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Feeling hopeful
“I never expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer – not just once but twice.” Krista Wilde has been on a physical and emotional rollercoaster since late 2021 when she first found a lump in her breast. A single mom, with no history of breast cancer in her family, she was terrified. “One day you...
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Meet the Trailblazing Women Redefining Success
What is the most rewarding part of your role at St. Joseph’s? Working in the operating room (OR), we see patients at one point in their health care journey, but it’s a time of instant gratification because having their surgery is a time of relief for them. This is especially true for our breast care...
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Caring and connecting
If there is common denominator among this year’s recipients of the Sisters of St. Joseph Awards for Excellence, it’s their secret – or not so secret – superpower. The ability to create connections with profound empathy, compassion and sincerity. The three recipients fill very different roles yet all...
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One step at a time
“I wouldn’t be walking today if it wasn’t for the staff at Parkwood,” says Lynda Vanderaa, who was initially left paralyzed in both legs following a car accident. It was the summer of 2008 when a car that Lynda was travelling in hit some gravel and went off the road. She spent two weeks in hospital...
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A Perfect Match
Rob Kelland knows firsthand that it takes a village to make a difference. As a Portfolio Manager and founder of the Kelland Portfolio Management Group at ScotiaMcLeod, Rob leads a team of 18 associates and staff who together manage one of the largest asset bases at ScotiaMcLeod across Canada. The...
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When medication is mixed with sunshine, beware the side effects
Brighter, warmer, longer summer days are a few things most Canadians look forward to. But if your medication doesn’t mix with sunshine, a sunny day may end with a nasty sunburn. While most know to avoid alcohol or certain foods that can interfere with some prescription medications, there is less...
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Women Leading with Purpose
What is the most rewarding part of your role at St. Joseph’s? The people, without a doubt. In my current role within the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario, I am meeting new people within our local communities across the southwest. Each person has a passion to improve the care for...
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DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 24 - Heart health in women with Dr. Ashlay Huitema
Chest pressure, burning sensation, jaw or neck pain - did you know these could be signs of a heart attack in women? Sometimes women ignore these symptoms, thinking they may be because of other illnesses. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Ashlay Huitema a...
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