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The newsroom is a listing of all of the latest updates about St. Joseph's Health Care London. This includes all media releases from the organization as well as stories about our performance, accountability, care, teaching, research and innovation.
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St. Joseph's stroke services accredited with distinction Awarded by Accreditation Canada
St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Parkwood Institute is proud to announce it has received Accreditation Canada’s Stroke Distinction™ for demonstrating clinical excellence and an outstanding commitment...
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MEDIA RELEASE: St. Joseph’s becomes first Ontario hospital to use planet-friendly masks
The green alternative is medical grade and certified while also biodegradable and compostable. London Ontario – St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is the first hospital in Ontario to...
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A message to our community from President and CEO Roy Butler: Indigenous-led winter shelter
We are pleased to share that St. Joseph’s is once again working in partnership with Atlohsa Family Healing Services (Atlohsa) and the City of London, to assist in a solution for our Indigenous...
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Re-paving project at Parkwood Institute
A re-paving project is happening at Parkwood Institute. Please read the Q&A below and refer to the map to learn how this project may affect your visit. Phase 1, marked in red on the map, is now...
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MEDIA RELEASE: The secret super powers of poop
Fecal transplants are saving lives and their potential is flush with possibility. But there’s a desperate need for donors. London Ontario – It’s quite the conversation starter. At parties or...
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Rogers Network interruption
St. Joseph’s Health Care London is aware of the current Rogers network interruption. St. Joseph’s systems within the hospital are unaffected.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Masking to remain in place at all St. Joseph’s facilities
London, Ontario – While the Ontario government will be lifting most of the remaining COVID-19 mask mandates for indoor settings, including in hospitals, St. Joseph’s Health Care London will continue...
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Dream Lottery is back with so much to WIN!
With a history of early sellouts, it’s clear if you want your chance to WIN BIG you want to get tickets Fast! The Dream Lottery, in support of London’s regional hospitals, is back for the spring...
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A Message to Our Community
St. Joseph’s joins all South West hospitals in maintaining masking requirements indefinitely. Hospitals across the south west have updated their ongoing protections against COVID-19 and confirm that...
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MEDIA RELEASE: 3D holograms a very real, new operating room tool at St. Joseph’s
London Ontario – At the Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dr. George Athwal has become a Canadian pioneer in the development and use of digital 3D holograms to...
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St. Joseph’s lowers flags for National Day of Observance
Today – March 11 – St. Joseph’s marks National Day of Observance with the lowering of our flags to mourn the loss of Canadians due to COVID-19, and to acknowledge the immeasurable impacts of the...
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Visitor parking rate changes as of April 1, 2022
As part of St. Joseph’s ongoing efforts to ensure parking rates are fair and consistent while maintaining the sustainability of our lots, some changes are being made to visitor parking rates...
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