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For most of us, we took our first steps before we turned a year old. On tiny unsteady feet, we explored the world around us, experiencing the wonder of independence. However, as we age and move into adulthood, our lack of mobility might slow us down. Dr. Tim Doherty treats people who have mobility...

In his younger years, 95-year-old veteran John Kirkland traipsed the Bruce Trail, hiked the Rockies, paddled through Algonquin Park and sailed Canada’s east and west coasts. Unable to travel much these days, he believed Newfoundland would remain an unfulfilled wish on his list of cross-Canada...

After sharing his rehabilitation story with a room full of Western University students, local filmmaker Jason Gray quoted post-apocalyptic television show, The Last of Us. “Paying attention to things; it’s how we show love.” The words struck a chord with fourth-year undergraduate student, Vaishnavii...

It’s only fitting that some of the biggest breakthroughs in diabetes research continue to happen in London, Ontario – the birthplace of insulin. On October 31, 1920, Sir Frederick Banting woke up in the middle of the night with an idea that led to the discovery of insulin, from his home at the time...

Ellen Bentulan describes the experience of being Niya Manu’s nursing preceptor like watching a butterfly spread its wings. Over the course of her eight-week placement on the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s (St. Joseph’s) Parkwood Institute, Ellen watched the young nursing...

This June, St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation hosted its annual Hall of Heroes celebration, an event highlighting the unwavering support of the community and the inspiring spirit of Canada’s Veterans. The Veterans Care Program at Parkwood Institute is home to nearly 100 Veterans and service men and...

Building upon a long history of supporting and fostering healthy communities, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) has become the first hospital in Southwestern Ontario to align its investments with its values to make an impact across the region. St. Joseph’s is collaborating with VERGE...