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Mount Hope celebrates BPSO pre-designation
Mount Hope Centre for Long Term care begins a three-year journey for designation as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. St. Joseph's Mount Hope Centre for Long Term care is committed to excellence through continuous quality improvement and...
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A lifelong passion to serve and a focus on family
When asked why he became a physician, Dr. Adam Dukelow’s face lights up. His answer is brief, but filled with meaning, “to serve people.” Read below to learn more about St. Joseph’s new Vice President Medical and Academic Affairs and his plans for the role. When did you first know you wanted to be a...
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How quickly things change
The past six months have opened George’s eyes to how beautiful and precious life is – and how it can seemingly change in an instant. “We live in a fragile environment,” he says. “It’s incredible that a virus 50 times smaller than one of our red blood cells can bring the world to a complete stop.”...
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Bridging the gap between high school and university
Lawson Imaging attracts youth to medical research. Exposure to professional experiences can help students envision themselves in specific professions and Dr. Donna Goldhawk aims to do just this by introducing medical research to high school science students. As coordinator of Youth Outreach for the...
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The gift of the ‘Bag Ladies’
In the friendly and quaint village of London’s Old South, tucked away in the basement of the majestic Wesley-Knox United Church, there’s a sweat shop. No guff. Each assigned a specific task, 15 to 25 women sit in clusters at tables toiling all day long – well organized, perfectly choreographed and...
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Keeping an Eye on Care of the Future
While in university, Dr. Khaldon Abbas had a deeply moving experience as a volunteer with the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) that changed the trajectory of his life and career. The community-based organization helps victims of war and torture, and Abbas, whose family immigrated to...
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A national leader in shaping cardiac rehabilitation
Anyone who has suffered a frightening heart-related event understands the importance of safely limiting the risk of developing more heart trouble, resuming life and improving wellbeing. This is the critical role of cardiac rehabilitation and a St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) physician...
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No boundaries for compassion
International borders do not exist when it comes to delivering compassionate care as a nurse. No one knows that better than Luana Viernes, a registered nurse trained in the Philippines, who worked in Saudi Arabia and now cares for residents at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. Luana participated...
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Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler
Dr. Jeff Weiler recognized for his role in helping launch the Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity Dedicated to helping enhance research to improve patient care, Dr. Jeff Weiler has won the 2022 Lawson Staff Award of Excellence. Dr. Weiler began his career with Lawson in 2020 and has been...
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