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Congrats Allison Campbell! UBC Public Scholars Award Recipient
Congrats Allison Campbell!
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UBC Health Care Workers in Ukraine: Dr. Luba Butska
Dr. Luba Butska, our professor, has gained recognition in UBC news, CBC, and the BCMJ for her humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Alongside her family, she dedicated her summer to volunteering with Ukrainian Patriot, an organization committed to providing aid to both frontline individuals and innocent civilians affected by the conflict. UBC News In May 2022…
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Welcome, New UBC Midwifery Director! Dr. Kellie Thiessen
This September 1st, Kellie Thiessen, PhD, RM, RN, started as UBC Midwifery’s new director. Dr. Thiessen comes to us after directing the Midwifery Education Program at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Thiessen is a Midwife Clinician Scientist with an extensive clinical background in maternal/child health; she is a registered midwife and a registered nurse. For the…
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Midwifery, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed “Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices” onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the universal significance of midwifery across diverse cultures.
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