Please visit @ihlcdp.bsky.social YouTube channel to watch 'The Canadian Network for Psychedelic-Assisted Cancer Therapy (CAN-PACT): Who are we and what are we up to www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycvG... @interiorhealth.bsky.social @castanet.net @advancinghealth.bsky.social @survivornetca.bsky.social

Plz join Dementia Friendly Communities 'Memory Cafe' * Sun. Oct 18, 1:00 - 4:00 pm PST * Laurel Packinghouse, Kelowna * Entertainment, Activities, Music, Refreshments Family, caregivers, community welcome. @castanet.net @embraceaging.bsky.social @interiorhealth.bsky.social

In recognition of World Cancer Research day Living with a life-limiting cancer diagnosis Watch on the IHLCDP YouTube channel youtu.be/u90s-sesh1M News.ubc.ca Castanet.net InteriorHealth.bsky.social UBCAging.bsky.social UBCMedicine.bsky.social

Please join the IHLCDP Thursday, Sept 24, 10:00 am PST via Zoom - ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... Free and open to the public - Everyone is welcome @ubcokanagan.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca Castanet.net

Stronger integration could improve access to mental-health care, support physicians and save billions. Full story here: UBC Okanagan News news.ok.ubc.ca/2026/09/08/u... @ubcokanagan.bsky.social @news.ubc.ca @castanet.net

The Institute remained committed to its mission of advancing interdisciplinary research and community-engaged scholarship that promotes healthy living and prevents chronic disease across the lifespan. Read the report here: ihlcdp.ok.ubc.ca/2025-2026-ih... @ubcokanagan.bsky.social

Please join Dr. Jessica Lougheed - Talking to teens about sexual health & development * Thurs. Oct 1, 10:00 am PST * via Zoom - PLEASE REGISTER ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @CMHAVernon.bsky.social @InteriorHealth.bsky.social @UBCOkanagan.bsky.social @JPLougheed.bsky.social @News.ubc.ca

Dr. Katrina Plamondon - UBCO Impact Research Chair in Applied Health Equity Science: From Knowledge to Action Read the full story here: research.ok.ubc.ca/2026/06/25/i... UBCOkanagan.bsky.social

Researchers engineer a probiotic that’s heading to human trials READ the full story here:UBC Okanagan News news.ok.ubc.ca/2026/06/19/r... UBCOkanagan.bsky.social News.ubc.ca

Meet IHLCDP Associate Member: Dr. Khalad Hasan, Associate Professor, Dept of Computer Science, Faculty of Science UBCOkanagan.bsky.social Research interest is in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) AginginPlaceUBCO.bsky.social Castanet.net InteriorHealth.bsky.social UBCAging.bsky.social News.ubc.ca

Please join Dr. Dorman: an overview of how the relationship between MAiD and hospice palliative care is presented in academic literature. * Tues May 5, 11:00 am PST * via Zoom webinar REGISTER ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @UBC-VNursing.bsky.social @InteriorHealth.bsky.social @UBCAging.bsky.social

Join the discussion about the latest research, evidence, and experiences in decision-making for atrial fibrillation self-care. * Mon. March 23, 5:30 - 7:00 pm * Okanagan Regional Library Kelowna REGISTRATION bit.ly/3NFR0BK @aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @castanet.net @interiorhealth.bsky.social

Plz join Dementia Friendly Communities 'Memory Cafe' * Mon. Mar 2, 11 am - 2 pm * University of British Columbia Okanagan * Entertainment, Activities, Music, Refreshment Family, caregivers, community welcome. Registration recommended www.eventbrite.ca/e/memory-caf... @aginginplaceubco.bsky.social

Palliative Care Club at UBCOkanagan.bsky.social inspires honest conversations about what it means to show up for others. “Grief can look like failing your first year or being homesick or watching the world shift under your feet.” Read story: news.ok.ubc.ca/2026/01/19/s... UBCOStudents.bsky.social

Meet Dr. Carla Hilario, School of Nursing @ubcokanagan.bsky.social. She is advancing child and youth health through scientific research. Learn more @ Child and Youth Healthy Futures Lab nursing.ok.ubc.ca/research/par... @interiorhealth.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Dr. Susan Holtzman, researcher @ubcokanagan.bsky.social says awareness can shift daily phone habits. Read full story: news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/12/02/m... @interiorhealth.bsky.social @castanet.net #mindfulness #smartphone

Community care, not individual coping skills, at the core of youth suicide prevention Read full story here: news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/12/09/n... @UBCOkanagan.bsky.social @UBCOStudents.bsky.social @interiorhealth.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social @castanet.net

Meet IHLCDP Associate Member Dr. Katrina Plamondon, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health & Social Development @ubcokanagan.bsky.social Learn more here: nursing.ok.ubc.ca/about/contac... #publichealth #equityscience

Co-creating a Compassionate Campus: Conversations about Grief and Loss Watch on IHLCDP YouTube youtu.be/AGO24BbtAM8 UBCOStudents.bsky.social UBCOkanagan.bsky.social @embraceaging.bsky.social @aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @castanet.net

You’re Invited - Join us for the Digital Health Literacy for Older Adults (DHLOA) In-Person Knowledge Mobilization Event! Sign up as a Person with Lived Experience: tinyurl.com/bp5bn6wr Sign up as a General Attendee: tinyurl.com/48x8x5e2 /1

UBC health experts take on the stroke recovery research gap Thurs. Nov 13, 7 - 8 pm PST *In-person or virtual* stroke risk factors, treatment and new research Register-Info smp.med.ubc.ca/community-engagement/medtalks @aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @embraceaging.bsky.social #stroke #strokerecovery

Please join the panel Tues. Nov 18, 10 am PST to learn ways in which members of the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus community are co-creating a compassionate campus to build awareness and skills in offering compassion to others and ourselves. via Zoom - ubc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Dr. Gainforth's CRC position enables more dedicated time to community-engaged research. “At the end of the day, everything I do is in service to the communities that benefit from my work.” Read the full story here hes.ok.ubc.ca/2025/10/22/d... @ubcokanagan.bsky.social @interiorhealth.bsky.social

A new student-led study from UBC Okanagan has found that young adults who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ report receiving significantly less affirming and inclusive sexual health education than their cisgender, heterosexual peers. news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/10/06/u... @ubcokanagan.bsky.social

Please join Dementia Friendly Communities 'Memory Cafe' Fri. Nov. 28, 11 am - 2 pm Kaleden Community Hall Activities, Music, Snack Family, caregivers, community welcome. Registration recommended - info below. @aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @pentictonlibrary.ca #DementiaAwareness #DementiaFriendly

“No Fixed Address: The White Cart Memorial - a documentary film that highlights an often-overlooked part of the homelessness crisis: how people grieve the loss of someone they care about. *Wed. Oct 15, 1:30 pm and Fri. Nov 7, 6:00 pm *Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna Free REGISTER / info bit.ly/4gWVdvk

Please join the IHLCDP and Tranq Sleep Care with Panel Experts for a community forum on sleep wellness. * Wednesday, October 15, 2025 * 6:00 - 8:00 pm PST * Kelowna Art Gallery PLEASE REGISTER bit.ly/4n6kjdv #sleepless #sleepwell

IHLCDP Associate Member, Dr. Joanna McGrenere, is elected new Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada. Her research pioneering contributions in human-computer interaction (HCI) to enhance the user experience of everyday interactive technologies. Full story bit.ly/4m8He6s #HCI #InteractiveTechnology

Please join Dementia Friendly Communities 'Memory Cafe' Friday Sept 19, 11 am - 2 pm Creekside Conference Centre, Vernon More info below - families, caregivers, community welcome. @aginginplaceubco.bsky.social @cmhavernon.bsky.social #DementiaFriendlyCommunities #DementiaAwareness

August 12 - International Youth Day Dr. Jess Lougheed @jplougheed.bsky.social @ubcokanagan.bsky.social Director of the Emotion Dynamics Lab emotion-dynamics-lab.psych.ubc.ca Research focus includes adolescent emotional development; parent-adolescent relationships, #mentalhealth and #wellbeing