Faculty of Health Sciences Archive
UFV’s annual Fall Health Fair supports public wellness
Health education is for everyone, and free local events like the University of the Fraser Valley’s upcoming Fall Health Fair make it more accessible than ever. On November 4 at the Chilliwack campus, students from UFV’s Nursing and Kinesiology programs will be on hand to educate the public on various health-related topics. Screenings, information, and…
New wheels, new connections for UFV Trishaw Rides
Marilyn Hornell and Dianna Stubling are rock stars. On an overcast Monday morning, they are cruising up and down the Rotary Trail, seated snugly in the University of the Fraser Valley’s brand-new trishaw. They’re waving like princesses, saying hello to everyone they meet, laughing and smiling, and even chatting up some fellas. Both women are…
UFV partnership opens new paths to inclusion through adaptive cycling
The University of the Fraser Valley is partnering with Tourism Chilliwack, the City of Chilliwack, and Indigenous partners Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and Stó:lō Research and Resource Management on a project that will help people with diverse physical abilities enjoy the natural beauty surrounding UFV’s Chilliwack campus. The Adaptive Cycling Project provides free access to specialized bikes,…
University of the Fraser Valley’s new experiential learning lab enhances
The University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) is opening an Experiential Learning Lab (ELL) on its Chilliwack campus, a flexible learning space with a layout and technology that mimic a health-care clinical environment. Historically, nursing students have benefited from experiential learning in hospitals, clinics, and laboratory settings. But with nursing shortages and more patients…
Lesser supports postpartum women returning to exercise
Dr. Iris Lesser was surprised to find a dearth of resources and information about postpartum physical activity when her first child was born. Nine years later, Iris, an associate professor of kinesiology at UFV, is meeting that need with inclusive, accessible exercise content for every mother who needs it. Even as an experienced athlete…UFV researchers help lay the foundation for food security in
Two UFV researchers from seemingly disparate backgrounds have found that by combining their strengths, they can offer support to Indigenous groups in northern Canada interested in improving food security. Dr. Cindy Jardine and Dr. Lauren Erland, both federally funded Canada Research Chairs at UFV (Cindy in Health and Community and Lauren in Berry Horticulture), decided…
Fall Health Fair promotes wellness and connection
Health education is for everyone, and free local events like the upcoming Fall Health Fair make it more accessible than ever. Do you have questions about nutrition, reproductive health, or vaping? On October 29 at the Chilliwack campus, students from UFV’s Nursing and Kinesiology programs will be on hand to educate the public on various…UFV researcher tackles toxic operating room cultures
Operating rooms are meant to save lives, but research by Dr. Alexander Villafranca, a faculty member at UFV’s Kinesiology department, suggests they can also be toxic workplaces. Now, he’s developing tools to help stop disruptive behaviour that can put both patients and staff at risk. Studies led by Alexander show that bad behaviour is commonly…
UFV student studies the dark side of competitive ballet culture
The world of high-performance sports can push an athlete to the limit, both physically and mentally. But when do the costs outweigh the benefits? When does participation do more harm than good? A research project led by UFV kinesiology student Meigan Picard examined those questions through the lens of competitive ballet culture. Her paper suggests…
UFV researcher links wildfire smoke to mental health
Luisa Giles always feels unsettled when wildfire smoke starts drifting into the Fraser Valley. She knows that the sun will be turning red, the blue sky will turn grey and soon she’ll be spending a lot more time indoors. “When I’m stuck inside my motivation for anything, especially physical activity plummets,” Luisa says. “And during…
UFV Chilliwack hosting Fall Health Fair
Students from UFV’s School of Health Studies and School of Kinesiology are inviting the community to visit UFV’s Chilliwack campus for the UFV Health Sciences Fall Health Fair. The campus will be buzzing Nov. 4, from 9 am to 3 pm, with UFV Health Sciences students interacting with fellow students, UFV staff and faculty, and…Learn about UFV Trishaw Rides program at World Bicycle Day
UFV celebrates World Bike Day on Monday, June 3 with a special event from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm on the Chilliwack campus. Staff and students from UFV’s Centre for Education and Research on Aging (CERA) will join the Yarrow chapter of Cycling with Age, along with community cyclists and walkers in a journey along…
