Explore Career Paths that Combine Life Sciences with Computer Sciences
Hey UBC Students! Have you wondered to where skills and knowledge from computer science classes could lead a future to? You’re invited to explore this cross-point of health and computer sciences with us on Tuesday, November 13. In collaboration with Society for Canadian Women In Science and Technology, UBC Computer Science, we are pleased to […]
iCON Punjabi Health Forum Coming Up!
The iCON Project is excited to host an interactive forum focusing on diabetes and cardiovascular health. Join us in Surrey and learn about disease prevention, symptoms, and strategies to keep your mind healthy and effective tips for self-care. The forum will be presented in Punjabi. Living Well With Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease The Grand Taj Banquet Hall, […]
Could Your Smartphone Help You Manage Your Diabetes?
mDAWN is a study which explores how SMS text messaging, online resources, and biosensors can be used to help people with Type-2 diabetes get the information they need to stay healthy.
UBC China Council launched
UBC has now officially established the UBC China Council, a commitment that will strengthen UBC long-standing engagement with one of the most dynamic nations in the world and reaffirm UBC as the pre-eminent Canadian university collaborating with China. Dr. Kendall Ho, director of eHealth Strategy Office, is one of the UBC China Council members. For […]
iCON On The Radio With Deborah Moore
Tune into Fairchild Radio AM 1470 with popular radio and television personality Deborah Moore for an exclusive interview with Dr. Tigerson Young, Dr. Kendall Ho, Barbara Ho from the iCON Project! They will be discussing the concept of eHealth, iCON’s upcoming diabetes forum at the Health Fair 2013 and perks of being a member of the […]
iCON at Health Fair 2013! Upcoming Diabetes Forum
Coming up in September, iCON will be at the Health Fair 2013! The annual Health Fair is a collaborative effort between The Chinese Canadian Medical Society (BC), S.U.C.C.E.S.S, The Chinese Canadian Dental Society of British Columbia, and the eHealth Strategy Office to offer up-to-date health education to the public in Cantonese and Mandarin to the Chinese community in the Lower […]
My Health My Community Survey Launch: Free Public Forum
My Health My Community is a new web-based health and wellness survey that will give residents the opportunity to help influence their community’s health priorities. This innovative new initiative was created through a joint partnership between Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Fraser Health (FHA) and the UBC Faculty of Medicine eHealth Strategy Office. My Health My […]
Acro Yoga Flashmob Thursday June 27 Noon to 1 PM
Support the acro yoga flashmob/media event that will launch My Health My Community. No equipment or yoga experience required. Everyone who participates gets a FREE pair of sunglasses. Should be fun! June 27 Noon to 1 PM at West Georgia side of Vancouver Art Gallery (if it rains: Robson Square Ice Rink.) The flashmob starts when the music starts. […]