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Museum London marks century of nursing education
A new Museum London exhibit highlights a century of nursing education in London. Throughout the exhibit, the common theme is that educating nursing professionals was – and is – about public health, bedside care and solid research.
Sensors set stage for happier patients post-op
A simple technology may offer more specific rehabilitation plans, smoother recoveries and clearer expectations about the future for thousands of knee-replacement patients nationwide.
Campaign urges students to take #Five2Vote
Give them #Five – that is all University Students’ Council (USC) officials are asking.
Faceoff brings university hockey tradition to Forks
More than a century of tradition will be on display this week as Western takes to the ice Thursday against the Guelph Gryphons for the inaugural Faceoff at the Forks under the Budweiser Gardens lights.
Alumnus touts ‘roller coaster’ at velodrome
For six years, Craig Saari, BA’01 (Kinesiology), BEd’02, has been president, coach, manager, troubleshooter and mobilizer at the Forest City Velodrome as part of a large team of volunteers/members who also love to cycle.
Researchers team up for freshwater fish focus
Biology professor Bryan Neff will be – ahem – fishing for answers with his latest project exploring the health of Canada’s 200-plus freshwater fish species in the face of increasing (mostly human-made) challenges.
Grant bolsters Western-led MSK network
Patients suffering the effects of musculoskeletal problems like arthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, and more may find relief closer than ever thanks to a federal multi-million dollar investment in a Western-led research network.
Atkins: Should I share a mental health story?
As an anti-stigma advocate, storyteller and researcher, I am inspired by the people who share their personal stories, and by those who call on corporations like Bell to do more for people living with mental illness.
Nursing professor gives local fundraising a ‘tri’
Nursing professor Abe Oudshoorn is planning to swim, cycle and run one triathlon each day for a month to raise money for Atlohsa’s homelessness relief efforts.
Coronavirus information for Western community
Western has started to receive questions regarding the Novel Coronavirus from students, faculty and staff.
The University is monitoring the situation and working closely with our on-campus medical professionals as well as the Middlesex-London Health Unit who provided the following directive on January 24:
Individuals should stay home and contact the Health Unit at 519-663-5317 if they have a fever (38° Celsius or higher) and are sick with symptoms such as coughing, difficulty breathing, congestion, aches, pains AND any of the following:
• Travel to Wuhan, China within 14 days of becoming ill; OR
• Close contact with a person who is sick and has been to Wuhan, China within 14 days of becoming ill; OR
• Close contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Novel Coronavirus 2019
If you have any of the conditions above, stay home and do not go to work, school or other public areas until you are no longer sick. If it is necessary to go out while you are ill (for example, to attend a medical appointment), please wear a surgical mask over your nose and mouth, and use a private vehicle for any necessary travel.
If you experience severe symptoms such as chest pains or shortness of breath, call 9-1-1 immediately or visit your nearest hospital emergency department.
If you do not have a fever or are not sick, but you travelled to Wuhan, China recently, there is no need to visit a doctor at this time. However, if you develop fever, cough, or difficulty breathing in the next 14 days, call the Health Unit at 519-663-5317 and tell them you were travelling in Wuhan, China.
Travel Safety
Western International has also provided a communications update for any students, faculty, or staff planning to travel to China.
As always, when travelling internationally, we encourage all members of the Western community (students, faculty and staff) to closely follow the safety steps on our Safety Abroad website, and check back regularly for updates and information on specific regions.
Cold and Flu Season
All Western community members and visitors are reminded that this is cold and flu season and we encourage the following preventative measures:
Individuals 6 months of age and older should get the flu shot
Wash your hands frequently and use hand sanitizer when needed
Cough or sneeze into your elbow
If you have a severe cold or the flu, stay home
Who should I contact at Western if I have questions?
Contacts for Western students
Health-related inquiries:
Student Health & Wellness, Western Student Experience
519-661-3030
health@uwo.ca
Non-health related inquiries:
Student Support & Case Management, Western Student Experience
519-661-2111 x89152
sscm@uwo.ca
Contacts for Western employees
Health-related inquiries:
Contact your family doctor, Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000, or Workplace Health at Western at 519-661-2047
Non-health related inquiries:
Workplace Health at Western
519-661-2047
Read. Watch. Listen. with Panagiota Tryphonopoulos
True crime. Quick wits. And a whole lot of modern classic grooves by Gorillaz when Nursing professor Panagiota Tryphonopoulos takes a turn on Read. Watch. Listen.
Study: Controlled-release opioids linked to infections
Injection drug users prescribed controlled-release hydromorphone are three times more likely to develop endocarditis, a serious bacterial heart infection, when compared to those prescribed other opioids, according to a new study from Western, Lawson Health Research Institute and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES).