The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 5,,2005 - A?

UNIVERSITY. OF |
NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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‘Health Care

The Northern Medical Program is. ae are
, adding to UNBC's Capacity in nursing, .
" social work, psychology, biochemistry
and molecular biology, and community . ee

| On Monday, 25 Northern Medical
ae . | Program students will begin their studies _
| “at the University of Northern British ~
Columbia, in a new program focused
on helping northern communities res solve
el the challenge of physician recruitment
| . and retention. The Northern Medical
Program is offered by UBC’s Faculty of
Me dlici ine in partnership with UNBC.

health science. Currerit research is

exploring the health effects of stress 88
-and smoking, cancer, and the effects

of environmental contaminants on

First Nations populations.

The Environment
Northern British Columbia is rich

ty

° . Various communities in the Noi rthwest, in natural resources and has shaped ve
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| including Terrace, have also partnered UNEC's world-class programs in _ .
, 7 esource management, enviranmenta _
; ; . with UNBC as members of the, Northern « planning, wildlife and fisheries, and ee

“ Me dical Progra ms Trust, environmenta engineering, along

° " SS : with research on cliniate change, the ies _
a Seb [ek Pe ae mountain pine beetle, and cleanin rs er

‘These-aré only the latest examples of F BIB
" | oe contaminated sites.

-how the U niversity of Northern British
Columbia is working with northern, ee. -_ : Northern Identity wo
communities and governments to _ | UNBC’s diverse programs and research

an “Increase-educationa/ opportunities: a
conduct relevant research, and help
diversify the regional economy.

in the social science

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explore northel rr lang

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governance, the economy, and society.

These activities protect, enhance, and
celebrate the cultures and vitality of the
North, and help northern communities

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realize their aspirations.

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