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This post was originally published here. For children affected by cancer or blood disorders, staying active might mean performing gentle shoulder circles from a hospital bed. On other days, it could mean racing up and down the stairs to collect stuffed animals or learning how to play a new game or sport. Whatever the activity, … Read more
This post was originally published here. After living with chronic pain for more than a decade, University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) researcher Dr. Cynthia Thomson is helping reshape how clinicians across Canada understand and treat it. Supported by Fraser Health, Cynthia, an associate professor of kinesiology at UFV, is leading a national advisory panel planning project to … Read more
Pain hurts! It’s real. You can’t see it, but you know when you feel it. One in five Canadians experience persistent pain. Unfortunately, many are recommended sub-optimal, second-line, or even non-recommended treatments. When it comes to treating pain, large gaps exist between evidence and practice. Most people, including health care professionals, view pain through an … Read more
The Faculty of Health Sciences at UFV hosted a vibrant and engaging Health Fair on March 18, bringing together students, faculty, and community partners for a day focused on wellness, learning, and connection. Held on the Chilliwack campus at the University of the Fraser Valley, the event showcased a wide range of health-related initiatives and … Read more
Watch the CBC News video here This post was originally published here. 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 … Read more
By Samantha Riarh This semester, Debbie Job from the Practical Nursing program and Samantha Riarh from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program collaborated on a simulation-based learning experience. The goal of the session was to deepen students’ understanding of how effective collaboration influences patient care and to strengthen their readiness for professional practice. … Read more
By Samantha Riarh During her BSN preceptorship, Austyn Newhook demonstrated outstanding compassion and innovation while caring for a patient with a significant hearing impairment on Baker 2 Medicine at ARHCC. The patient lacked access to hearing aids and was unable to communicate, creating a substantial barrier to safety and care. Without the ability to hear … Read more
Date: Wednesday, October 29 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: CEP-Building A 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 … Read more
Using the Science of Stress and Chronic Disease to Facilitate Reconciliation in Canadian University Students. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a stepwise reflection process that occurred over a 12-week period would result in attitudinal change and increased empathy regarding intergenerational trauma associated with the Indian Residential School System in a sample … Read more
Iris A. Lesser, PhD. CSEP-CEP, Pre and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Recently Davenport et al. released postpartum physical activity guidelines recommending that women engage in at least 120 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. While the notion of returning to physical activity postpartum (previous recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical … Read more