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St. Joseph’s celebrates the life-changing work of speech-language pathologists and audiologists It’s the “little moments” of progress that spark Lori Keenan’s days as a speech-language pathologist. Now working at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute with people who have acquired brain injuries and spinal...

“Working in the field of trauma has taught me about the importance of ‘hopefulness’ for survivors – even in their darkest moments,” says Dr. Susan McNair, Medical Director of the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence and Treatment Program (RSADVTP) at St. Joseph’s. The physician leader has...

“You're in hospital and you're alive, don't look at what you're missing. Look at what you've got,” Bud Polhill reminded himself and others during his stay at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Parkwood Institute. The 85-year-old's relentless optimism is remarkable in the face of the events that led...

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...

Lacing up their skates and running their drills is second nature to the young athletes from the Lambeth Lancers Minor Hockey League. It's something they do hundreds of times a year to develop their hockey skills and compete. But once a year, their practices and games mean something more, and become...

Ryan Finch’s $5 million donation to mental health care research at St. Joseph’s is creating a ripple effect. Several community events, including Kicks for Strength and the popular Forest City Cycling Challenge, were inspired by his generosity. As news of the landmark donation spread in June 2023...

Between the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, majestic mountains, lava fields and landscapes, a group of runners in this year’s Reykjavik Marathon in Iceland had St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) on their minds. Ten members of the Moylan family and a few friends recently ran the...

Growing up in Chile, Daniel Paccot’s life couldn’t have been more different than Ryan Gao, who was born and raised in New Zealand. Despite the 9,000 kilometre distance between their homelands, they shared a connection through their career goals and appreciation for the value of mentors. As...

For Cyril (Cy) Hartland and Nathalie Ross, volunteering at St. Joseph’s Health Care London is a lifestyle. Between the two of them, they spend five—sometimes six—days a week at one of the organization’s facilities. Every day looks a bit different, with Cy and Nathalie filling various volunteer roles...