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Shop local this fall with St. Joseph’s new vendor program
Local artisans and entrepreneurs are invited to sell their locally made goods within on-site stores located at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) beginning this Fall. Our Volunteer Services Department is launching a new ‘Local Vendor Program’ designed to support community entrepreneurs...
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The enduring legacy of Mother Ignatia
When the Sisters of St. Joseph first stepped off the train in London to begin their journey of healing in Southwestern Ontario, it was Mother Ignatia Campbell who would lead this compassionate charge. Opening Mount Hope in 1869, initially a home for orphans and the aged, Mother Ignatia would go on...
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When medication is mixed with sunshine, beware the side effects
Brighter, warmer, longer summer days are a few things most Canadians look forward to. But if your medication doesn’t mix with sunshine, a sunny day may end with a nasty sunburn. While most know to avoid alcohol or certain foods that can interfere with some prescription medications, there is less...
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From Hospital to Home
For many individuals living with a severe or persistent mental illness, recovery continues long after discharge from hospital. Access to safe, stable and affordable housing plays a vital role in helping people maintain their health, stay connected to supports and thrive in their communities. This is...
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St. Joseph's Breast Care Program: The best in breast care
The stats are startling. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. But what’s also known is that the chances of successful treatment are greatly improved when breast cancer is found early. At St. Joseph’s, the best in breast screening, diagnosis and...
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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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Exemplary physician, compassionate cheerleader
Dr. Laura Lyons at St. Joseph’s Family Medical and Dental Centre was one of seven physicians in the province named Regional Family Physician of the Year in 2021 by the Ontario College of Family Physicians. It’s an honour that celebrates the vital contributions family doctors make to their patients...
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Four Decades of Progress: How HIV care has transformed
When the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was first discovered in 1983, the diagnosis was devastating. There were no effective treatments and the care was palliative. “In the 80s, it was basically a death sentence,” recalls Dr. Lise Bondy, Infectious Disease Care Program physician at St. Joseph’s...
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Getting screened for colon cancer is now easier than ever
The Endoscopy Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital is London’s designated site of Ontario’s ColonCancerCheck screening program. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Joseph’s, in partnership with Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) is encouraging people ages 50 to 74 to talk to their family...
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