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Physician peer support program strengthens wellbeing
Long hours, high demands and heavy responsibility can weigh down even the most resourceful of physicians. That’s when a listening ear from a peer can make all the difference. St. Joseph's Health Care London (St. Joseph's) and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)’s Peer Support Program brings that...
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Engineering a better tomorrow
From the classroom to the real-world, Western University engineering students recently teamed up with staff from St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute to design medical devices that help solve present-day patient care issues. The first-year engineering students are part of an innovative course offered at...
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Better together: a decade of partnership recognized on the national stage
When Kent Lewis walked into a room full of St. Leonard's colleagues from across Canada in Calgary this June, he felt it immediately: a shared sense of purpose. Lewis, director of St. Joseph's Health Care London's Forensic Psychiatry Program, was in Calgary to accept the Community Collaborator Award...
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A deep dive inside the human body
If you were to travel deep inside the human body, you would be able to see the hum of activity inside each tiny cell and the electrical conversation between them. You could visualize miniscule details of the soft tissue that makes you, you. While it may sound like an episode of The Magic School Bus...
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More than a Medal: Mark Ideson’s journey to his fourth Paralympics
When Mark Ideson takes the ice at his fourth Paralympic Winter Games in Italy this March, Canada will see a seasoned competitor, a national team leader and a dedicated athlete. What they don’t see is the years of dedication, specialized rehabilitation and ongoing support that help make these moments...
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‘Poop pill’ benefits may extend to treating kidney cancer, lung cancer and melanoma
Clinical trials suggest fecal transplants can prevent side effects in treating kidney cancer. It can also dramatically improve outcomes for people with lung and melanoma cancers. A groundbreaking study show that the toxic side effects of drugs to treat kidney cancer could be virtually eliminated...
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One decision at a time: Barbara Weryk recognized for empowering people living with diabetes
Barbara Weryk knows what's in her campers' bags because she carries most of it herself: insulin, glucose monitors, backup supplies, an emergency plan. Barbara has lived with diabetes for 12 years and wears an insulin pump and glucose sensor. She's also the camp nurse. Since 2018, Barbara has...
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Congratulations to St. Joseph's 2026 President’s Award Recipients
Compassionate, innovative and deeply committed to making a difference, the 2026 St. Joseph’s President’s Award recipients were recognized for their outstanding contributions to advancing St. Joseph’s mission, values and strategic priorities. The President’s Awards celebrate individuals, teams and...
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One year after a major stroke, Pam is sharing a message that could save a life
When Pam Salmoni experienced what she now knows was a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a "mini stroke," she didn't think it was an emergency. She noticed something was wrong when she couldn't pick up an earring she had dropped and her speech became garbled. Her husband, Alan...
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