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The At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS – pronounced ‘Arise') began in 2005 at the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use to bridge these gaps. The study evaluates programs and services through data based on the lived experiences of street-involved youth who use substances. ARYS involves a dedicated team of interviewers, nurses, data analysts, and peer research associates. Nurse Research Associate Michelle Bridgeman plays a critical role in building trust with participants and providing much-needed care. Read a Q&A with Michelle Bridgeman on her role within the study and how she supports its young participants: https://lnkd.in/gSzaNcwQ

Join the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use for the next edition of What’s New in Addiction Medicine, “A Review of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Treatment: A Historical Perspective, Loading vs. Symptom-Triggered Benzodiazepine Protocols, Barbiturates and Beyond.” Learn to review the history of alcohol withdrawal syndrome treatment including different agents and protocols (eg. CIWA-Ar) described in the literature, and to review recent studies comparing fixed, loading and symptom triggered (eg. CIWA) benzodiazepine protocols, phenobarbital, and beyond. To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/gWpgJEbf #research #healthcare #healthresearch #addictionmedicine #webinar #event

The Government of Canada has announced an investment of $140 million in projects associated with Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH) — a UBC-led national research hub with more than 50 academic, industry, not-for-profit and health sector partners. The CIEBH projects were announced as part of a larger investment by the Government of Canada to further grow the domestic biomanufacturing and life sciences sector and prepare Canada for future health emergencies. Several Providence Research scientists are a part of the teams that have received this funding. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g-4CftKR #research #healthcare #healthresearch #lifesciences #biomanufacturing

Join the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes for their next WiP seminar, “PharmaPay: Exploring the intersection of practice and payment.” On June 1st, 2023, the BC government legislated a policy permitting BC pharmacists to prescribe for 21 minor ailments and contraception services (MACS) further expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice. This seminar will cover research to understand pharmacists’ experiences concerning their expanding scope, including their perceptions of current payment models. To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/gWsyVT9E #research #healthcare #seminar #event #pharmacy #healthresearch

Join the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use for their next BC Echo on Substance Use session, “Caring for People Who Use Opioids: How to Get Started”. Learn to identify the opioid agonist treatment (OAT) options available in BC, describe the benefits associated with OAT, describe primary care practices for treating OUD, including wraparound supports and providing continuity of care, and identify steps to becoming an OAT prescriber in BC. To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/gnCeKfKt #research #healthcare #healthresearch #substanceuse #substanceuseresearch #addictionmedicine

We are celebrating #NationalNursingWeek by highlighting work by our Advancing Health researchers within nursing! Today features Aggie Black (UBC School of Nursing (Vancouver)) who is responsible for several knowledge translation initiatives at Providence Health Care including the PHC Practice-based Research Challenge. This year, Aggie received recognition for her visionary leadership in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and spearheading groundbreaking programs aimed at enhancing both patient care and clinician well-being by the Canadian College of Health Leaders. https://lnkd.in/gbiaWTPm One of the programs Aggie helped create, Mend & Tend, provides nursing care to patients who drop into the Evelyne Saller Centre in Vancouver's downtown eastside. The program offers low-barrier health service which is easier for people to access. https://lnkd.in/du36sV7D Her passion for health extends beyond her day-to-day work to improve care. Last year, she embarked on a deeply personal journey by becoming an anonymous living kidney donor. Learn more about her experience: https://lnkd.in/gx33A69G #NursesWeek2024 #NursesWeek #NationalNursesWeek

Join the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS for the BC-CfE Update. The focus of this event will be syndemic conditions, including syphilis and other sexually transmitted and bloodborne conditions, and comprehensive care clinical models. To learn more and register, visit https://lnkd.in/gf6YDccf #research #healthcare #healthresearch #syndemicconditions #event

We are celebrating #NationalNursingWeek by highlighting work by our Advancing Health researchers within nursing! Today features Dr. Richard (Rick) Sawatzky (Trinity Western University), whose research focuses on the validation and utilization of patient-reported outcome measures. Dr. Sawatzky, Program Head of Patient-Reported Outcomes, has been with us for >12 years. Some of his work looks at the quality of life in patients living with dementia. “Patients understand the importance of having care built around their needs.” https://lnkd.in/gjJDkWTG Just this year, Dr. Sawatzky was appointed a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Equitable People-Centred Health Measurement. https://lnkd.in/gB4gTcgj This research focuses on novel methods for equitably measuring diverse perspectives of health and health care. #NursesWeek

A novel longitudinal outreach program for people with opioid use disorder (OUD), led by Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute scientist Dr. Andrew Kestler, resulted in greater participant housing, retention in substance use care and initiation of opioid agonist therapy. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gXuwEKZP #research #healthcare #healthresearch #substanceuse #emergencymedicine #substanceuseresearch

Step into the forefront of innovation with BIOTECanada’s latest issue of Insights magazine, dedicated to showcasing the best of Canadian biotechnology.   Canada’s biotech industry is positioned for significant expansion. The coming years also promise to be a pivotal era for biotechnology in Canada, and together, will shape the future of this vital industry.   Providence Research was pleased to be featured in the spring issue of Insights, that showcases exclusive interviews with industry leaders, federal government perspectives, and ground-breaking research highlighting the dynamic landscape and future potential of Canada’s biotech sector.   Explore the next chapter of Canadian biotech, a narrative of collective momentum and innovation. Read more.