Media Releases Archives: 2018
Severe breastfeeding pain experienced by new mothers can impact infant health
October 30, 2018
Breastfeeding pain is not often recognized as a problem, but a majority of first-time mothers experience this type of pain,…
New clinical protocol after general surgery cuts opioid prescribing in half
October 24, 2018
In recent years deaths from opioid overdoses have become one of the most common injury-related deaths in North America. The…
New Western Chair in Sport and Social Impact honours Special Olympics pioneer
October 22, 2018
Western University is poised to lead research on the role sport plays in benefiting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities,…
$805-million response to Campaign builds ‘Extraordinary’ Western legacy
October 19, 2018
Western University’s Be Extraordinary Campaign, the most ambitious campaign in the university’s history, has raised a record-breaking $805,668,372. This success…
Western University to celebrate close of Be Extraordinary fundraising campaign
October 18, 2018
Media is invited to an announcement, which celebrates the close of Western University’s Be Extraordinary campaign, on Friday, October 19…
Opioids: A Country in Crisis – a panel discussion at Western University
October 18, 2018
More than three people in Ontario died every day as a result of an opioid overdose last year. While Canada…
Physical activity throughout pregnancy enhances physical and mental health and reduces risk of pregnancy complications
October 18, 2018
Physical activity is a critical component of achieving a healthy pregnancy according to a new evidence-based pregnancy & physical activity…
Western University cannabis experts available to speak with media
October 17, 2018
With cannabis officially legal in Canada today the following multidisciplinary experts from Western University are available to speak with the…
Western Chancellor’s $5-million gift supports Engineering, honours President
October 12, 2018
Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, Western University’s 22nd Chancellor, and his wife Sharon, BA’64, have generously donated $5 million to support…
Boy meets world: Life-long space buff and Western graduate student discovers exoplanet
October 11, 2018
Ever since Chris Fox was a young boy, he wanted to visit alien planets. With no immediate plans for such…
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