St. Joseph’s: Parkwood Institute
Chronic pain can affect every facet of a person’s life. “When someone is in pain, they can have significant difficulty with activities we all do in our daily life, from getting out of bed to walking to the mailbox. It can also impact their mental wellness.”
When: Thursday October 19th, 2023 9am – 4pm (check in starts at 8am) Where: Parkwood Institute Auditorium B2 - 109 Agenda: Dr. David Hill – Opening Remarks Speakers include: Dr. Naveen Poonai (Chair HSREB) Dr. Steve Smith (Ontario Hospital Association, Research and Innovation Committee) Mr. Jonathan...
Led by Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso and his team at Lawson Health Research Institute, the first large-scale Canadian clinical trial using personalized lifestyle intervention delivered at home to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment is getting underway with support from a Weston Foundation...
In a study published in MDPI Journal, a team of researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have shown that the use of technology may assist in better outcomes for those living with both mental health and physical disorders.
A new study at Lawson Health Research Institute will offer online exercise and behavioral intervention for adults who are mobility impaired. The goal is to reduce barriers to accessing activity programs.
A new study aims to assess the use of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), a type of imaging, to provide neurofeedback during stroke rehabilitation with a goal of eventually improving patient outcomes. fNIRS is used to detect changes in brain oxygen levels using light. More recently it has...
Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have launched a pilot study and pilot project called Queer in the Classroom, to examine the benefits of a proactive, inclusive approach within the education system for those who are part of the 2SLBTGQIA+ student community. {"preview_thumbnail":"/sites...
Chaired by Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, a group of experts have come together to develop the “World Guidelines for Falls Prevention and Management for Older Adults: A Global Initiative.”
A team at Lawson Health Research Institute is hosting forums for communities across the country to better understand homelessness in Canada, including the number of people experiencing it. The first six forums have been scheduled in communities across Ontario, including Thunder Bay, North Bay...
