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Homelessness and boredom – the overlooked, understudied link
A pilot study published last month in the Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy examines how boredom arises from limited opportunities for homeless people to participate in meaningful activities.
Confronting opioid dependency through patient focused care
Research examines whether patient-centred care has helped people recover from substance use disorder across Canada
PHCRI Research Day 2019
The 15th annual Providence Health Care Research Institute (PHCRI) Research Day event celebrates our research community’s many accomplishments over the past year. Network with your colleagues, browse exhibits from our research groups, and listen to inspiring speakers.
Filtered diesel exhaust may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more than unfiltered
Filtered air pollution from diesel engines could make allergy-induced lung impairment worse than exposure to unfiltered diesel exhaust, according to new research.
How diagnosing Alzheimer's early could impact health care
A new study, IMPACT-AD, is investigating how biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s disease impacts patients and the health care system.
Karin Humphries receives Distinguished Researcher Award
Dr. Humphries was recognized for her outstanding clinical research to improve health outcomes of populations.
Researchers hopeful after second person seemingly free of HIV following bone-marrow transplant
The BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS at St. Paul’s Hospital is optimistic about the encouraging announcement that a second person has been cleared of HIV.
New research could revolutionize how we treat chronic lung disease
Scientists have discovered a new way to identify people at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Half of interdisciplinary care staff at long-term care facilities exhibit signs of burnout
Almost half of interdisciplinary care staff at PHC’s five long-term care facilities exhibit signs of burnout, according to an article published this week.
PHC Knowledge Translation (KT) Community of Practice meeting
Sarah Munro, PhD presents: Patient-centred knowledge translation – What it means and how we get there
Researchers discover how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation
Drs. Pascal Bernatchez and David Granville, Principal Investigators at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI) at St. Paul’s Hospital, are among the study’s co-authors.
Report recommends legally regulated heroin sales in BC
The BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) has released a report that recommends the controlled regulation of heroin sales in BC.
PRESS RELEASE: New St. Paul’s Hospital officially moving forward
Improved access to life-saving health care is on the way to downtown Vancouver with the approval of the business plan for a new St. Paul’s Hospital.
First in Canada pilot project at St. Paul's Hospital ED to provide take-away treatment to opioid overdose patients
A leading-edge pilot project in the St. Paul’s Hospital Emergency Department, in collaboration with the VCH Regional Addiction Program, will provide opioid overdose patients with take-away doses of treatment upon discharge.
Celebrate Research: A Closer Look at Cancer Research
Join us for an informative evening talk to learn about cutting-edge research on prostate, colorectal and childhood cancers.
Wear Red Canada
Attend an informational event where cardiovascular experts and patients will share their knowledge and experiences.
Dr. Julio Montaner honoured with Senate medal
The Executive Director and Physician-in-Chief of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS received the Senate 150th Anniversary Medal.
Is it a heart attack? Study seeks to improve diagnosis and care for women
Dr. Karin Humphries, Scientific Director at the BC Centre for Improved Cardiovascular Health, is among the experts speaking at a Feb. 13 event on women's heart health.
Congratulations CIHR Fall 2018 Project Grant recipients
CIHR has announced the recipients of its Fall 2018 Project Grants and several PHC-affiliated researchers are among the successful principal investigators.
Join the 2019 PHC Practice-Based Research Challenge
The 9th annual competition is now open to point-of-care PHC staff.