Campus Health

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About Campus Health

We explore factors that influence campus well-being using community-engaged participatory action research methods via the VOICE research project.

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VOICE Research

The goal of VOICE research is to improve the way our campus is designed so that it’s healthier for all of us! The VOICE research project started in 2006.

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We couldn’t accomplish the work that we do without our partners! Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to take part in the VOICE project.

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Welcome to Campus Health

Campus Health is a multidisciplinary research and development unit that houses the VOICE longitudinal research study. Our interests are people, environments, and policy at the intersection of health, sustainability and economics.

Campus Health works with students, staff, faculty, and other community members to improve the well-being of our campus community.

Campus Health News

Introducing our COVID-19 Ambassadors

Introducing our COVID-19 Ambassadors

03/05/2021

Campus Health has teamed up with UBCO Risk Management and Student Services to launch a student-led COVID-19 prevention ambassador project

Meet our Campus Health Students – Kaitlin Ukrainetz and Sara Erickson-Montague

03/04/2021

UBCO COVID-19 ambassadors, Kaitlin and Sara

New enhanced service available in several Okanagan communities

New enhanced service available in several Okanagan communities

03/04/2021

UBC Okanagan’s Harm Reduction Team, in partnership with Interior Health, is taking its confidential drug-checking service to communities across the region in an effort to save lives

Meet Campus Health Student – David Byres

03/03/2021

UBCO student David Byres, helping to keep the global campus community connected

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In August 2020, the government of Canada reported

In August 2020, the government of Canada reported 20 cases of E-cigarette/vaping lung injuries. 16 of these patients were hospitalized with shortness of breath, cough, fever and weight loss.
Another study by Bellinghausen et al. (2020), reported that almost 30% of young adults used e-cigarettes in the previous 30 days.

Vaping is not risk-free. If you choose to vape, the Government of Canada recommends
reducing your risks by avoiding illegal vape devices and not modifying your vape – devices that produce vapour at higher temperatures are associated with more exposure to harmful chemicals. Unregulated devices can be more harmful because of the temperatures as well as levels of nicotine consumed. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) like nicotine gum, patches, or
cartridges is another great way to reduce your risk and work towards quitting nicotine.

If you are interested in quitting vaping or smoking visit @quitnowbc at : https://quitnow.ca/ or call 1-866-366-3667 to talk to a quit coach. If you need support related to substance use, or want to support a loved one, check out @recovery_ubc, e-mail us at campushealth.ubco@ubc.ca or contact UBCO Health and Wellness (250-807-9270).

For more information about this study, or to parti

For more information about this study, or to participate in this study, please contact Dr. Laura Struik (School of Nursing, UBCO) at laura.struik@ubc.ca or Zil E Huma, (Irving K. Barber School of
Sciences, UBCO) at zilehu93@mail.ubc.ca! Quitting or cutting down your vape use can reduce the risk/severity of COVID-19. For more information about supports that exist to help people quit smoking or vaping, you can also contact Health & Wellness (250-807-9270). If you'd like to connect with peers who are at various places in their substance use journey, check out @recovery_ubc

#vaping #study #UBCO #quit #interview # technology #nicotine #addiction #vape

This marks our 11th week of drug checking in Kelow

This marks our 11th week of drug checking in Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton - here's a breakdown of our results. A reminder that the Interior Health Drug Alert for benzodiazepines is in effect until April 8th (we continue to find benzos in down).

As always make sure that you have naloxone on hand for yourself, your friends and your neighbours. If you are using without someone around, download the lifeguard app or BraveApp. If wifi is an issue call National Overdose Response Service (NORS) at 1-888-688-6677

Our drug checking service is open to students, staff, faculty AND community members! We operate on Tuesday (Vernon, 11am - 2pm), Wednesday (Kelowna: UBCO 10am-1pm, Living Positive Resource Centre 2pm-5pm) and Saturday (Penticton 10am-3pm). Text or call our Harm Reduction work phone at 250-864-1431 to arrange a sample pick up or drop off.

UBCO students can also attend @recovery_ubc - a great peer based resource that supports all pathways to recovery (harm reduction to 12 step, and everything in between!) You can also e-mail us at campushealth.ubco@ubc.ca or contact UBCO Health and Wellness (250-807-9270) if you are looking for substance use related supports for yourself or a loved one.

#ubc #ubco #kelowna #okanagan#vernon #penticton #drugchecking#drugcheckingservices#harmreduction #drugalerts#harmreductionsaveslives #naloxone#naloxonesaveslives #endoverdose#stopthestigma #community

Do you want to be entered in a draw to win 1 of 3

Do you want to be entered in a draw to win 1 of 3 $25 gift cards for Okanagan Lifestyle Apparel? Click the link in our bio to fill out our quick feedback form on your experiences with virtual health promotion for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at UBCO. All student feedback is welcome and greatly appreciated. All feedback received will be used to influence the way we and the university at large plan and execute services for the 2SLBGTQIA+ community. The feedback form closes on Monday, April 5th. We can’t wait to hear from you!

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow at 12pm as w

We can't wait to see you all tomorrow at 12pm as we honor the professors that have made this year amazing!

If you're looking for more information on this awe

If you're looking for more information on this awesome group, please contact @foundrykelowna at 236-420-2803 or email harleen.jhawar@cmha.bc.ca. Don't forget, as students at UBCO, you can still contact Health & Wellness (250 - 807 - 9270), use the Student Assistance Program (24/7 access to resources, online or over the phone counselling in numerous languages), or register for the Wellness Centre: Online through Canvas. Know of more great resources? Drop them in the comments below!

#community #group #depression #mentalhealth #anxiety #virtual #mood #feelings #therapy #newskills #behaviour

This marks week 10 of drug checking in Kelowna, Pe

This marks week 10 of drug checking in Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon. This week we have continued to see a rise in benzodiazepines in samples of fentanyl/down. There continues to be a drug alert for this for all communities of the Interior until April 8th, 2021. This past week we have seen multiple samples of fentanyl/down with methamphetamine. We are very thankful that our communities have access to drug checking services for the very reason that the current drug supply is incredibly unpredictable and you can never be certain what you are buying. Please make sure to carry naloxone with you at all times, it can be picked up for free at your local pharmacy or during our operating hours.

If you are interested in checking your drugs/want to show your friends/want to just what we do, you can find us on Tuesday (Vernon, 11am - 2pm), Wednesday (Kelowna: UBCO 10am - 1pm, Living Positive Resource Centre 2-5pm) and Saturday (Penticton 10am-3pm). Text/call our Harm Reduction work phone at 250-864-1431 to arrange a sample pick up/drop off.

We encourage our community to use with a buddy if possible, and if not to use an app (BeSafe or @lifeguarddigitalhealth) or call the overdose prevention hotline: National Overdose Response Service (888-688-6677). Go slow and always carry naloxone. UBCO students can also attend @recovery_ubc - a great peer based resource that supports all pathways to recovery (harm reduction to 12 step, and everything in between!) You can also e-mail us at campushealth.ubco@ubc.ca or contact UBCO Health and Wellness (250-807-9270) if you are looking for substance use related supports for yourself or a loved one.

#ubc #ubco #kelowna #okanagan#vernon #penticton #drugchecking#drugcheckingservices#harmreduction #drugalerts#harmreductionsaveslives #naloxone#naloxonesaveslives #endoverdose#stopthestigma #community

Join us on March 31st at 12pm to celebrate the sta

Join us on March 31st at 12pm to celebrate the staff and faculty that have gone above and beyond this year. Despite the challenges that have come with this year we have seen people do exceptional work on our (virtual) campus.

Register at the link in our bio!

#UBC # UBCO #GoldenApple #Awards #IAmAccessible #wellbeing #accessibility #accessible #classroom #academia #students

We will learn how to build a healthy, balanced mea

We will learn how to build a healthy, balanced meal following the new Canada’s Food Guide recommendations. The recipe will be for an easy meal for 1-2 people, and will be shared in advanced in case you want to follow along!

You will get to cook with: Julie Stachiw, MPH, RD, PMP, Manager, Nutrition & Wellbeing, UBC Okanagan
& Sarah Dalman, UBC Dietetics Student

#UBCOkanagan
#food #cooking #classes #nutrition #foodguide #dietician #recipe #meal #balanced #foodskills #cookingclasses #mealforone

Buying weed can be complicated. What strain do you

Buying weed can be complicated. What strain do you pick? Do you want high THC or CBD? What's the difference? It's good to know what you're ingesting and the risk factors for Cannabis Use Dependence. This post highlights a review by Schlang et al. (2021). They found that weed with high THC and low CBD was frequently associated with cannabis use dependence.

If you are interested in exploring your relationship with substance use and are a student at UBCO you can get connected to a counsellor at Health and Wellness by calling 250 807 9270 to book an appointment. The Problematic Substance Use Clinic is running as well (250-807-8241, press “1” for reception), and is open to community members and UBCO students, faculty and staff.

Additionally if you are looking for a community of like minded individuals who practice recovery at UBC you are welcome to check out @recovery_ubc - they support all pathways to recovery whether that you're sober curious, in recovery, or somewhere in between.

#ubc #ubco #kelowna #university #weed #smoking #marijuana #cannabis #highthc #lowcbd #strain #research #study #facts #informeddecisions #substanceuseeducation #support #resources

As of March 08, The Canadian Centre on Substance U

As of March 08, The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) launched a six week public consultation as part of an initiative to update existing drinking guidelines. The original guidelines were published in 2011 to help Canadians make informed decisions about their drinking. Since then, research has evolved and we know more about the effects of alcohol on our physical and mental health. This consultation is an opportunity for Canadians to give feedback about the current guidelines and receive a broad range of perspectives. The survey itself only takes 10 minutes and they are seeking feedback from a broad range of perspectives to inform their decision making. Have your say!

If you are concerned about your drinking lately and want to discuss this with someone, UBCO Students are welcome to reach out to a counsellor at Health & Wellness, appointments can be booked by calling 250-807-9270. UBC also has a student recovery community (@recovery_ubc) made by students in recovery for students in recovery and welcome all pathways of recovery if you are someone wanting to explore your relationship with alcohol in a supportive community environment

#ubc #ubco #kelowna #university #student #alcohol #lowriskdrinking #lowerriskdrinking #consultation #harmreduction #drinking

Did you know combining alcohol and cannabis increa

Did you know combining alcohol and cannabis increases impairment and should be avoided? To reduce other risks if you choose to use cannabis, you can follow Health Canada's lower-risk cannabis use guidelines:
1. The only way to totally prevent risk is to not consume cannabis
2. Waiting to try cannabis, at least until after adolescence, reduces the likelihood or severity of harmful health outcomes
3. Use products with lower THC content and more even CBD:THC ratios
4. Avoid synthetic cannabis products like K2 and Spice
5. Avoid smoking burnt cannabis and use edibles to decrease harm to your lungs
6. If you choose to smoke cannabis, avoid inhaling deeply or breath-holding.
7. Avoid frequent or intensive use by limiting yourself to one day a week, just on weekends, or less.
8. Do not drive or operate other machinery for at least 6 hours after using cannabis.
9. People with a personal or family history of psychosis or substance use disorders, as well as pregnant women, should not use cannabis at all.
10. Avoid combining high-risk cannabis use behaviours as listed here. Multiple high-risk behaviours will amplify the likelihood or severity of adverse outcomes.

If you need to talk to someone about your substance use, you can connect with a UBCO counsellor by calling 250-807-9270 during business hours, or through the Problematic Substance Use Clinic at 250.807.8241 (press “1” for reception). Another great resource for students in the student recovery community (@recovery_ubc).

#voiceresearchproject #campushealth #UBC #UBCO #UBCOkanagan #studenthealth #university #universitystudent #cannabis #cannabiseducation #thc #cbd #harmreduction #drugeducation

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