Press Release: Risk of fatal traffic crash higher during annual 4/20 cannabis celebration
Dr. John Staples found that April 20 was associated with a 12 per cent increase in the risk of a fatal traffic crash
Read MoreAugust 11, 2017
CHÉOS investigators are at the forefront of health outcomes research, including health economics, pharmacoeconomics and patient-reported outcomes. Their work evaluates the effectiveness of health interventions in populations to inform policies, transforming health systems at the local, national and international levels in the future.
Dr. John Staples found that April 20 was associated with a 12 per cent increase in the risk of a fatal traffic crash
Read More
On August 12th, the United Nations marks International Youth Day. At CHÉOS, a team of Scientists focus on empowering youth in Vancouver and throughout B.C.
Read More
A collaborative group of scientists in Vancouver have published results from a study showing the acceptability of point-of care testing at St. Paul’s Hospital.
Read More
New CHÉOS research has concluded that the B.C. physician incentives program has had a mild to modest effect on mental health care, but that more is needed to close existing gaps in treatment.
Read More
A recent study led by CHÉOS investigators has highlighted the impact of different chronic health conditions on missed workdays and employee productivity in Canada.
Read More
New research shows that about 50 per cent of British Columbians with depression are not receiving even the most basic level of care. Authors say the findings highlight the challenges of accessing mental health services across Canada.
Read More