December 15, 2021 Western's School of Health Studies and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Bath (UK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will lead to health-focused collaborations between the two institutions.
December 08, 2021 Researchers in Western's School of Physical Therapy are working shoulder to shoulder to develop a new patient education program that can help those suffering from arthritis in the upper extremities.
December 01, 2021 Memorial University and Western University researchers recently published their discovery of the first gene for otosclerosis, a common cause of conductive and mixed hearing loss in adults.
November 24, 2021 A new study, led by Nursing professor Lorie Donelle, has found it’s new moms who most often devour digital guidance about parenting – while dads-to-be rely on their women partners to sift and curate information for them.
November 08, 2021 Aging Globally: Lessons from Scandinavia, receives support from the Global Skills Opportunity program enabling nearly 200 students to participate in international internships, summer programs or academic exchanges with partners in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland.
October 28, 2021 A new study from Western's School of Kinesiology suggests brisk walking – as little as 15 minutes a day – may be the answer for many women struggling with PPD, though some severe cases may still require traditional medical care.
October 28, 2021 In an article for the Toronto Star, Nursing professor Abe Oubshoorn says that in order for Canada to be the best it can be, affordable housing is a must.
October 18, 2021 The International Centre for Olympic Studies at Western University in London, Ontario successfully hosted its 15th International Symposium for Olympic and Paralympic Research, on October 15-16, 2021, under the thematic banner: “Emerging Technologies and Emerging Sports in the COVID-19 Era.”
September 22, 2021 Congratulations to Faculty of Health Sciences professors Michelle Mottola (Kinesiology) and Ingrid Johnsrude (Communication Sciences and Disorders), on their inductions as fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS).
September 07, 2021 Rachel Forrester_Jones begins her appointment as the Director of Western's School of Health Studies and brings with her bold ideas for internationalization and global impact.
August 31, 2021 Jayne Garland, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, welcomes all students back to campus for the start of the 2021-22 academic year.
August 27, 2021 As the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games get underway, research led by Kinesiology profesor Laura Misener suggests a continued lack of understanding and knowledge about disability-specific issues in parasports.
August 20, 2021 On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at the age of 54, Dan Belliveau, an associate professor in the School of Health Studies, passed away after a lengthy illness.
July 16, 2021 Western is honouring a London couple, who were killed along with two other family members in an anti-Muslim attack In June 2021, with scholarships in their names.
July 06, 2021 In an article written for The Conversation, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD student Brianne Bruijns highlights how outdoor play in shorter, more frequent windows can boost physical activity in early learning settings.
July 06, 2021 School of Health Studies professor and International Centre for Olympic Studies member Ken Kirkwood spoke with CBC Radio's Here and Now to discuss cannabis use and Olympic competition.
July 06, 2021 Nursing professor Cheryl Forchuk explains how the Transitional Discharge Model (TDM) supports a smooth adjustment from hospital to the community for mental health patients and is saving Ontario's hospitals millions of dollars.
June 11, 2021 Kinesiology professor Michelle Mottola was one of three faculty members at Western to earn the 2021 Postdoctoral Supervisor of the Year Award. Congratulations, Michelle.
May 17, 2021 In celebration of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association’s 100th anniversary, more than one hundred individuals who have had a significant and meaningful impact on the physiotherapy profession were recognized with Centenary Medals of Distinction, including 15 recipients with ties to Western’s School of Physical Therapy.
May 10, 2021 During National Nursing Week, we are privileged to recognize this distinguished profession and all those who represent it, spotlighting the thousands of nurses in our region who epitomize this year’s theme: “We Answer the Call.”
April 22, 2021 Congratulations to Occupational Therapy professor Debbie Laliberte Rudman on being named a Distinguished University Professor, recognizing her career accomplishments in all areas of scholarship.
April 20, 2021 Health Studies professor Maxwell Smith provides insight into what countries and organizations should consider when examining the question of mandatory vaccination.
April 13, 2021 While it has long been known that too much sitting can have negative health effects, Kinesiology professor Harry Prapavessis argues that certain types of sitting are better than others.
March 29, 2021 Kinesiology professor Laura Misener and PhD candidate Erin Person discuss the impact of equitable access to vaccinations on the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.
March 12, 2021 Many parents assume children in centre-based child care experience higher levels of daily physical activity, but a first-of-its-kind study out of Western’s Child Health and Physical Activity Lab suggests they’re no more active over all than those who stay at home.
March 10, 2021 Health Studies professor Marnie Wedlake examines how COVID-19 has been poking at the emotional defence mechanisms many people rely on to create a sense of stability in their lives.
March 08, 2021 Health Studies professor Maxwell Smith, who is also a member of Ontario's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, joined CBC's Ontario Today to answer questions on Ontario's vaccine rollout, specifically the ethical dimensions of vaccine prioritization.
March 01, 2021 Angela Schneider, Director of Western's International Centre for Olympic Studies, was a guest on CBC Radio's Sunday Magazine and discussed Canada's moral obligation to call out China ahead of the 2022 Winter Games, but not by punishing our athletes in a boycott.
February 05, 2021 Western, and Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid, are leading the way in helping improve the quality of life for those living with hand osteoarthritis.
February 03, 2021 Nursing professor Anna Garnett, along with co-authors from McMaster and the University of Manitoba, penned a column for The Conversation that takes a look at how older caregivers are struggling with the extra burden of home care during COVID-19.
February 03, 2021 A study co-led by Physical Therapy professor Trevor Birmingham has shown that an under-used type of knee surgery – a procedure called a high tibial osteotomy – may reduce the need for total knee replacement.
January 26, 2021 Nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn was recognized among a distinguished group of Londoners for his significant contributions to the community by being named to the 2020 City of London Mayor's New Year's Honour List.
January 26, 2021 Physical Therapy professor Joy MacDermid was one of four Western faculty members recently named to Canada Research Chair positions for their global leadership in their respective fields. Joy will hold the Tier 1 CRC in Musculoskeletal Health Outcomes and Knowledge Translation. Joy’s work focuses on new approaches to orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal rehabilitation that integrate both technological advances and patient-centred factors.
