Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

12/17/2025

As Canada braces for a dramatic rise in dementia cases by 2050, researchers at Simon Fraser University, including Advancing Health's Dr. Habib Chaudhury are turning to an unconventional solution rooted in nature and community.

A pilot care village in Surrey, Langley, is designed to look at "the cultural background, life history, celebrating that, preferences, choices, autonomy, dignity." Dr. Chaudhury said, "It's really taking a holistic perspective.”

🌳Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yz2KIk

12/12/2025

Upcoming Seminar: Building a Learning Health System for Correctional Health Services in BC

Chief operating officer at BC Mental Health and Substance Use Service, Jennifer Duff, and Advancing Health scientist Dr. Amanda Slaunwhite will describe efforts to build a learning where data, research, quality improvement, and clinical operations are integrated to support evidence-based action to reduce health inequities among incarcerated people in BC.

📆 Tuesday Jan 6, 2026, 12-1 pm PT
🗺️ In-person at SPPH or virtual

Register for free: https://bit.ly/4q6f8vh

12/11/2025

Ring the new year in right, with a Research Rounds Zoom Meeting with Dr. Nick Bansback!

Advancing Health scientist and UBC professor Dr. Bansback will be discussing how designing clinical trials with participants can improve enrollment.

📆 Date: Jan 12, 2026
🕧 Time: 5-6 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
🔗 Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/44m60dB

12/10/2025

A new early warning system could make significant headway in the prevention of cardiogenic shock, a with an approximate 50 per cent chance of survival.

A study led by Advancing Health and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Christopher Fordyce introduced the EARLY SHOCK risk scoring algorithm, a novel approach to detect the signs and symptoms of cardiogenic shock.

⚡https://bit.ly/4aahkNI

12/09/2025

🍃 Simon Fraser University researchers are laying the groundwork for an innovative long-term care model that combines nature-based therapy with village-setting care to enhance the quality of life for people living with .

Older adults in these homes often have restricted access to outdoor spaces. Advancing Health scientist Dr. Habib Chaudhury says, "We want to understand how exploring that natural environment and taking part in activities, such as, horticulture—working with the soil, engaging with animals—can enhance their quality of life.”

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rJQFgQ

12/05/2025

In the first half of this year, over 400 cases of syphilis were documented in BC. This highlights how sexually transmitted and blood born diseases (STBBIs), including hepatitis and HIV continue to contribute serious healthcare challenges in Canada.

Through his role with the CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research (CTN+), Advancing Health scientist Dr. Naveed Janjua is making strides in improving BC's research capacity through project STRIVE.

Dr. Janjua and Advancing Health Project Manager Dr. Judy Needham discuss the broader roles of the project, and how it'll improve care: https://bit.ly/446bNDP

12/02/2025

Chilly outside?

No worries! That's the perfect excuse to curl up with a warm drink and the latest issue of Evidence Speaks. ☕

This month, we're exploring:

🏥The risks of leaving hospitals early
🧠Predicting the most severe traumatic spinal cord injuries
🖥️How could simplify screening

Read them here: https://bit.ly/49KHAhk

11/21/2025

Join us this November for the Inaugural PHC CREST Conference!🎺

Focusing on elevating the nursing and allied health clinician-scientist, this event will feature two keynote speakers, a panel discussion, a workshop, and more. It will include presentations from Dr. Skye Barbic, Dr. Lillian Hung, Michelle Carter, and Iva Cheun.

Date: Nov 6, 2025
Place: St. Paul's Hospital and Virtual

Learn more and register:
https://bit.ly/4nBsOx9

11/13/2025

Frail patients with interstitial are less likely to be prescribed and tolerate antifibrotics, according to a new study led by respirarologist and Advancing Health scientist Dr. Alyson Wong.

Learn more about why, and how it impacts patients: https://bit.ly/4nWQwDL

11/12/2025

We're now over five years out from the start of the -19 pandemic, and researchers are beginning to apply lessons learned to potential future health emergencies.

Last week, Advancing Health's Dr. Naveed Janjua spoke on CTV about preparing for future health threats, both in Vancouver and across Canada.

CTV Your Morning Vancouver learns how to prepare for future health threats with Dr. Naveed Janjua.

11/06/2025

The cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19 and its vaccinations are an ongoing clinical challenge in Canada, such that and entire educational session at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2025 was dedicated to the scope of the problem and how to address it. Research presented included Advancing Health scientist Dr. Naveed Janjua's epidemiologic data on the cardiovascular impact of COVID.

Learn mroe:
https://bit.ly/43WTctH

11/03/2025

Happy (Belated) Halloween! 🎃

Here's Rana Young, Advancing Health's resident Mad Hatter— sorry, Human Resources Manager— with her young mime-in-training.

What did you dress up as? We'd love to see!