May 19, 2022 Led by Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) adjunct research professor Olivia Daub and co-authored by CSD professors Marlene Bagatto and Janis Cardy, a new study published in the Journal of Communication Disorders addresses the needs of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) when assessing the vocal development of CDHH younger than 22 months.
May 18, 2022 FHS professors Marnie Wedlake, Jennifer Irwin and Shauna Burke challenge the notion that we should not expect to give or receive honest answers to the question, "How are you?", in a newly published article in The Conversation.
May 17, 2022 Health Sciences professor Tara Mantler and Kim Jackson, professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, lead new research citing need for inclusive policy, social services to protect at-risk populations.
May 13, 2022 A new project led by Marie Y. Savundranayagam, a professor in the School of Health Studies and director of the Sam Katz Community Health and Aging Research Unit at Western, has received a $1-million innovation grant from Future Skills Centre to develop a unique virtual-reality training program to help caregivers communicate better with people living with dementia.
May 11, 2022 Siobhan Schabrun, the new William and Lynne Gray Endowed Research Chair in Mobility and Activity, and School of Physical Therapy professor, has made it her life’s work to study pressing challenge of chronic pain.
May 10, 2022 As part of Western’s new community-focused hub at 450 Talbot, our Western Living Lab (WeLL) will bring a community teaching, training and research space centred on human health and well-being to London’s downtown.
May 03, 2022 Led by Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing professor Anna Garnett and published in BMC Health Services Research, a new study highlights some significant barriers caregivers face when accessing support. These barriers include financial factors, lack of transportation, and lack of awareness about available services.
April 26, 2022 A research team from Western's National Centre for Audiology has won a Governor General's Innovation Award for developing the world's first pediatric hearing aid prescription software.
April 13, 2022 Health Sciences professor Trish Tucker and PhD candidate Monika Szpunar write about how children stayed physically active during the pandemic.
April 11, 2022 Leisure engagement helps older adults cope with life transitions by maintaining identity, according to a integrative review from PhD candidate in Health and Aging, Kristin Prentice, her supervisor, Carri Hand, School of Occupational Therapy, and advisory committee members, professor Laura Misener, School of Kinesiology, and professor Jeff Hopkins, Department of Geography, at Western University.
April 08, 2022 Professors Shauna Burke, School of Health Studies, Julie Theurer, School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Anita Cramp, School of Health Studies and Trevor Birmingham, School of Physical Therapy, are announced as four out nine recipients of the 2021-2022 Western Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The awards recognize instructors who actively engage and inspire students.
April 07, 2022 School of Physical Therapy (Musculoskeletal Health) PhD Candidate Stephanie Reischl's research is featured in Western Libraries' Inspiring Minds Showcase.
April 06, 2022 Pilot study of TEACH (Training EArly Childhood Educators) e-Learning course in physical activity and sedentary behaviour was well-received by both pre-service and in-service early childhood educators in new research from Trish Tucker, Associate Professor in the School of Occupational Therapy and team.
April 05, 2022 As actor Bruce Willis announced his retirement due to a diagnosis of aphasia, School of Communications Sciences and Disorders Professor Laura Murray and Director, J.B. Orange, explain that despite a typically low profile in media, aphasia is far more common than most people think.
April 04, 2022 Former elite gymnast and professor of kinesiology, Laura Misener, writes about the need to end toxic culture in sports such as gymnastics.
March 28, 2022 Cheryl Forchuk, Distinguished University Professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, at Western University, discusses the need to recognize homelessness as a national problem, and the corresponding need for bold national strategies and significant resources in an article she wrote for the Globe and Mail.
March 28, 2022 Explore Health and Rehabilitation Sciences MSc candidate Jakara Stampp's contribution to the Western Libraries Inspiring Minds Showcase.
March 22, 2022 A supporter of the university and the Faculty of Health Sciences, Sonia Labatt's legacy is marked with her commitment to make ‘a healthier, more equitable and more just place'.
March 18, 2022 Two faculty members from the Faculty of Health Sciences are among a group 17 newly named faculty scholars from across campus who are being recognized for their outstanding scholarly achievement and contributions to the institution.
March 11, 2022 New study from researchers, including Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing professors, finds that people with a recent experience of housing insecurity had a lower uptake of COVID-19 vaccine than the general adult population of Ontario for both first and second doses.
January 27, 2022 Health Studies professor Elysée Nouvet is helping bring together faculty members and students from across campus to examine issues related to global health.
January 24, 2022 Angela Schneider, Kinesiology professor and Director of the International Centre for Olympic Studies, joined The Sunday Magazine on CBC Radio to discuss how global politics can impact athletes.
January 17, 2022 Western is helping solve a health-care shortage by creating a shorter pathway for registered practical nurses (RPNs) to obtain earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
January 11, 2022 Nursing professor Marilyn Ford-Gilboe and her research team will be leading the way in developing the first free, Canada-wide app to help survivors of domestic violence find a path to safety and health.
January 11, 2022 A Western Nursing student is helping fill a health-information void with a new website that invites Ontarians to input results of their COVID-19 rapid tests.
January 05, 2022 During the week of January 3-7, 2022, Western and the Faculty of Health Sciences said goodbye to a pair of emeritus professors with the sudden passing of both Darwin Semotiuk and Larry Haylor.
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.
April 07, 2020 A new $1-million catalyst fund will support university research efforts focused on resilience and recovery from disease outbreaks – both related to the current COVID-19 pandemic and those beyond.
April 02, 2020 Health Studies professor Elysée Nouvet is currently leading a rapid qualitative study as part of the COVID-19 Research Roadmap – a social science working group convened by the World Health Organization (WHO).
April 02, 2020 After the medals are awarded, spectators and athletes return home and stadium lights shut off – what remains of the infrastructure and services developed for major athletic games when they leave town? Project Echo aims to shed light on just that.
March 27, 2020 In an article written for The Conversation, Health Studies professor Maxwell Smith and Kinesiology professor Laura Misener examine the ethical issues surrounding the postponement of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
March 12, 2020 Western, and the Faculty of Health Sciences, takes its directives related to COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) from federal, provincial and local health authorities. The information below is intended specifically for faculty/staff/students of the Faculty of Health Sciences, and is intended to supplement Western's official advisories regarding COVID-19.
March 06, 2020 Occupational Therapy professor Gail Teachman serves as a co-investigator with VOICE (Views On Interdisciplinary Childhood Ethics), a McGill University-led initiative that identifies and develops strategies for addressing ethical concerns relating to young people.
March 05, 2020 Two areas from Western's Faculty of Health Sciences can count themselves among the Top 50 programs in the World, according to the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
March 03, 2020 Recent Western-led research has shown that the use of commercial apps providing small but immediate financial incentives can help people increase their activity levels over the long term, and decrease the number of Canadians classified as physically inactive.
February 28, 2020 Faculty of Health Sciences students Samah Osman, Amalka De Silva and Dwayne Francis, recently earned the top prize at Western’s World’s Challenge Challenge, a pitch competition that invites student teams to present their solutions to world issues.
February 27, 2020 Canadian women experiencing intimate partner violence benefited from the use of a personalized digital lifeline linking them to information, supports and help, according to a new study into the use of the online tool by Western Nursing professor Marilyn Ford-Gilboe.
February 26, 2020 Can victims of abuse in sport trust sport organizations to carry out independent, qualified investigations? Kinesiology PhD candidate Taylor McKee examines this question in an article written for The Conversation.
February 25, 2020 Western bioethicist Maxwell Smith is on the frontlines of that decision-making as one of the World Health Organization’s top experts.
February 24, 2020 Be EPIC, a research program led by Health Studies professor Marie Savundrayanagam and funded by the Future Skills Centre, is helping Personal Support Workers provide enhanced care to the increasing number of Canadians living with dementia.
February 20, 2020 School of Health Studies professor Aleksandra Zecevic was named a 2020 3M National Teaching Fellow, widely seen as the top national award for teaching leadership at the postsecondary level. She is the first member of the Faculty of Health Sciences to earn this prestigious award.
February 13, 2020 Health Sciences professors Tara Mantler and Kimberley Jackson were co-investigators in a study that identified cognitive behavioural therapy as helpful for traumatized mothers-to-be. They then had that research translated to visual art and poetry.
February 11, 2020 Health Studies professor Treena Orchard enlisted the help of undergraduate students at Western to build insight into the choices that Generation Z is making when it comes to relationships and dating.
February 06, 2020 This year marks the 100th anniversary of nursing education at Western University. A new exhibit at Museum London pays tribute to this milestone. CBC London's Chris dela Torre spoke with Museum London curator Amber Lloydlangston and Victoria Smye, director of Western's Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing.
February 03, 2020 Health Studies professors Maxwell Smith and Jacob Shelley outlined what the declaration of the coronavirus outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern means for Canada.
January 31, 2020 To celebrate a century of nursing education at Western, Museum London has pulled from its extensive artifact collection, borrowed from other community archives and private lenders to trace the development of nursing education in London from its earliest days until today.
January 30, 2020 Led by two Physical Therapy professors from Western, the Canadian MSK Rehab Research Network was recently awarded nearly $2 million by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to extend and expand its operations for the next five years.
January 27, 2020 Nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn is planning to swim, cycle and run one triathlon each day for a month to raise month for local homelessness relief efforts.
January 24, 2020 With six months until the start of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Kinesiology professor Angela Schneider is ready to light a cauldron of change at Western as the newly named Director for the International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS).
January 17, 2020 Caffeine and exercise have been shown to separately improve certain aspects of cognition like attention and alertness, but the two energy boosters had never been compared head-to-head until Western's Exercise and Health Psychology Laboratory explored the idea.
January 15, 2020 In an article written for The Conversation, Kinesiology PhD candidate Taylor McKee and professor Janice Forsyth discuss recent scandals in the world of professional hockey involving harassment, abuse and discrimination, and how policies might be the solution to these culture problems.
January 14, 2020 Health and Rehabilitation Sciences graduate student Lisa Moszczynksi joins Gradcast hosts Connor Chato and Yimin Chen to discuss her research into the difficulties caregivers face - feelings of invisibility, lack of agency and inability to access support.
January 06, 2020 Led by Occupational Therapy professor Carri Hand, the year-long Oasis Senior Supportive Living Inc. program has been addressing some of the more common challenges faced by seniors living in private-sector accommodations, including adequate nutrition, isolation, loneliness, physical fitness and fear of injury and falls.
