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A time to remember
Robert Kennedy, Second World War veteran, reminisces about his time in the military while gazing at the war medals he received for service in the Atlantic, the Arctic, Africa, Burma, New Zealand and Russia. There is one that stands out above the rest – the Victory Star. “It marked the end of the war...
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Celebrating 50 Years of Service: Dr. Munro’s Lifelong Commitment to Care
Since March 17, 1975, when he first began assisting fellow family physician Dr. Ross Lewis at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dr. Munro has embodied the essence of compassionate, person-centered care that defines St. Joseph’s. Back then, St. Joseph’s Family Medical Program was located within the hospital and...
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Closing the gap in gender-based violence care
St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is breaking new ground in Canada with the creation of a specialized primary care clinic for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of trauma. The Trauma and Violence Specialized Primary Care Clinic, with a key focus on care for...
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Nourishing health, connection and our planet
Hospital food trays are not often seen as a place where innovation begins. But at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, the Nourish Project is transforming that everyday experience into something bigger - proving that meals can nourish patients, support the planet, and strengthen local communities...
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Meet Rachel Hudson: Championing patient and family voices in mental health care
Rachel Hudson believes some of the most powerful insights and important voices in mental health care, come from those who have experienced it firsthand. As patient council associate for St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program, Rachel supports three advisory groups that help shape care through lived...
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A Decade of Partnership Supporting Recovery and Reintegration
Ten years ago, Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care (Southwest Centre) and the St. Leonard’s Society launched a new partnership to help forensic patients transition from hospital to community living. The milestone was marked on Nov. 13 with a celebration event recognizing the meaningful...
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Partnered to create a homeless hub at Parkwood Institute
In partnership with Atlohsa Family Healing Services and as part of the Health and Homelessness: Whole-of-System Response, St. Joseph’s became an official site for a homelessness hub in London and continued to re-develop the Indigenous-led shelter –Wiigiwaaminaan – in J Building at Parkwood Institute...
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Feeding the good wolf
Lori Nicolson has experienced homelessness four times. But In 2019, after years in and out of hospital due to a persistent mental illness, Lori’s discharge from St. Joseph’s aligned with the opening of Indwell’s Woodfield Gate Apartments; a supportive housing residence in London. Learn how Lori’s mental health outpatient team, combined with Indwell’s programming, have helped keep Lori living well in her own apartment.
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A leader of distinction
Congratulations to Lori Higgs, St. Joseph's Vice President of Clinical Support and Chief Financial Officer, for being selected as a Fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (FCPA) – the profession’s highest mark of distinction. The designation of Fellow formally recognizes CPAs...
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