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His best self
Bill Thompson has worn many hats in his life: husband, father, grandfather, funeral director, orderly, farmer. But he says that one that he’s particularly proud of is being an older adult with mild cerebral palsy who is healthy, happy and thriving. He credits the interdisciplinary care in St. Joseph...
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Vacation safely – know about travel vaccines
Heading to an exotic destination this winter? Don’t end up with an exotic disease. Travel vaccines are your best shot at protecting your health while abroad. The Prescription Shop at St. Joseph’s Hospital can help. As part of St. Joseph’s focus on uncompromising quality and safety, Prescription Shop...
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Making spirits bright
The candles flickered, the music soared and Jim Gill’s heart swelled. Gill, a resident in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, was watching a special candlelight concert held just for residents thanks to generous donor support. He really enjoyed the experience – just like so...
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Recognizing courage and change
It started with a song. The Veterans choir welcomed a room of donors, friends and fellow Veterans for St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation’s annual Hall of Heroes event. This special occasion honours the steadfast generosity of the community and the remarkable spirit of Canada’s Veterans. Since...
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St. Joseph’s leads innovative hernia repair using da Vinci Xi surgical robot
His fingertips flit across the controls with a careful, deliberate touch while his right foot lightly taps two pedals on the floor. Like an organist at his console, each movement is so practiced as to seem effortless. Surgeon Dr. Ahmad Elnahas agrees there are parallels between musicianship and...
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Wearing a Poppy Correctly
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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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Tiny Homes, Big Impact
St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is building on its legacy of caring for veterans. This time by working with Homes for Heroes to support veterans who find themselves without a home. In collaboration with the City of London and the Homes For Heroes Foundation (H4HF), St. Joseph’s has...
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Thirty-five seasons of celebration
With the flip of a switch, London’s evening winter sky turns a hazy shade of pink. It happens like clockwork every year on the fifteenth day of November. And it signifies the outpouring of generosity from people far and wide through St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation’s Season of Celebration...
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