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A lasting impact in breast care
The seeds of excellence in breast care in London were planted and grew from the drive and passion of a remarkable physician – Dr. Lauren McCurdy, former Director of Breast Imaging at St. Joseph’s. On June 5, the talented radiologist passed away at age 70, but her impact on patient care lives on....
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Revolutionary new breast imaging technology comes to St. Joseph’s
St. Joseph's Hospital, part of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, has become the first Canadian hospital to install the latest in mammography technology that allows patients to personally control and adjust the rate of compression during the exam. The Senographe Pristina designed by GE Healthcare is a...
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At the elbow support
In the moments that matter most, confidence is built through real-time mentorship, coaching and at-the-elbow support across St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). St. Joseph’s Clinical Scholar Nurse (CSN) Program supports St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) nurses at every stage...
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St. Joseph’s adopts the latest in breast imaging technology
Contrast-enhanced mammography and 3D mammography are resulting in quicker, more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer for patients of St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program. The latest wave in breast imaging technology has arrived at St. Joseph’s Hospital and is making a significant difference in precision...
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Food allergies – don’t swallow everything you hear
When it comes to food allergies, rampant misinformation is far too easily digested. From food sensitivity testing to allergy prevention in babies, incorrect information is actually contributing to an increase in food allergies. For Food Allergy Awareness Month in May, allergist Dr. Samira Jeimy with...
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Recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21
An important milestone in celebrating the heritage and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada; June 21, 2021, marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. In recognition of this significant day, the Two Row Wampum Flag was risen for the first time at St. Joseph’s Parkwood...
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A Lifetime of Impact
You likely wouldn’t know Dr. Graham King is one of Canada’s most accomplished orthopaedic surgeons unless you heard it first from a patient, colleague or international specialist. Quietly modest, he isn’t apt to tell you the elbow implant he and his team developed is now one of the most widely used...
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Self-scheduling now available for breast screening appointments at St. Joseph’s Health Care London
A new online booking portal is making it easier for eligible patients to schedule their Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) mammograms at St. Joseph’s Hospital. With recent changes to OBSP guidelines lowering the minimum screening age to 40 and broadening eligibility, thousands more people in...
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National award honours innovator Frank Prato’s excellence in medical physics
Frank Prato is a man of many firsts: First in Canada to conduct magnetic resonance brain imaging. A pioneer in magnetic resonance cardiac imaging. Driving force behind the installation of Canada’s first PET/MR scanner. Founder of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) while president...
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