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On the island she’s known as Dr. Jo and her enthusiasm for health education is contagious. Already in its thirteenth year, the Champions for Health Promoting Schools program in Antigua, West Indies continues to raise the bar on international educational experience. The program is intended to improve the life chances of children within Antigua, West … Read more
Mia Harries is the 2018 recipient of the Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Medal. Harries will accept her award at the Faculty of Health Sciences convocation ceremony today at 9:30 am in Abbotsford. Meet Mia: Where are you from? I was born in Ottawa, Ontario and have lived in Chilliwack for the last 13 years. … Read more
The people of Makeni, Sierra Leone, have suffered greatly over the past 25 years, due to a decade-long civil war and its lingering after effects, coupled with the Ebola breakout of 2014. Already scarce, healthcare prospects for a city made up of over 112, 000 people became largely unavailable. The war left infrastructure destroyed and … Read more
Erin Sawatzky decided to become a Certified Dental Assistant because she wanted to be a part of a professional certification body that allowed her to build a career educating people about the importance of oral health care. She graduated from the Certified Dental Assistant program in 1997. Sawatzky began her practice as a Certified Dental … Read more
The annual Undergraduate Research Excellence Awards ceremony took place on May 24 at the Ramada Inn in Abbotsford. The well attended, highlight of the year event is hosted by the Research, Engagement, and Graduate Studies department to showcase excellence in undergraduate student research activities across the disciplines – an opportunity unique to the learning experience … Read more
Denice Power always knew in the back of her mind that a career in a dental office was the right fit for her. The only regret she has is not pursuing her dream of becoming a Certified Dental Assistant earlier. “I wanted to do this program when I graduated from high school 20 years ago, … Read more
At a young age, Tsandlia Van Ry knew she had a strong desire to pursue a career as a health care practitioner, and the first place she thought to evaluate was the need in her own Stó:lō community. Van Ry, a Stó:lō woman from Skowkale First Nation located along the Chilliwack River, has decided to … Read more
The following story has been retrieved from Champions for Health Promoting Schools by UFV Kinesiology student Julia Nord-Leth. Dear Friends, Family, Alumni Champions and Supporters, My name is Julia Nord-Leth and this is my second year on the island participating in the Champions for Health Promoting Schools Program. We finally arrived on the island after … Read more
Are you interested in helping athletes achieve optimal mental wellness to enhance their performance in sport? Do you want to dig deeper into how sport and exercise affect mental, emotional, and physical health? Join professionals in the sport psychology field at UFV for upcoming applied sport psychology continuing education opportunity. The BC region of the … Read more
Exam season has come to a close and marking is well on its way to completion. It’s time to reflect on the semester and check in with your mental wellbeing. After a busy and productive term, when was the last time you did something for your mental health? The University of the Fraser Valley Faculty … Read more