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A dream come true
As a college student in the Philippines, Bryan Sanchez dreamed about working as a nurse in Canada. Today, he is fulfilling his dream working as a registered nurse in the Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Institute. Thanks to the Supervised Practice Experience Partnership (SPEP) Program through the...
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Poop in a pill helping advance cancer care
It’s one of the most exciting areas of research in cancer care. Making waves in scientific and health care circles worldwide, it holds the potent potential to “jazz up” cells that attack cancer and boost the body’s response to treatment. So what is this powerful ally? It’s poop in a pill – home...
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Closing the gap in gender-based violence care
St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is breaking new ground in Canada with the creation of a specialized primary care clinic for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of trauma. The Trauma and Violence Specialized Primary Care Clinic, with a key focus on care for...
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Surviving COVID-19 – the recovery reality
Wendi Heal had heard the horror stories about those who ended up on a ventilator with COVID-19. And here was the lead COVID-19 physician at her bedside explaining her deteriorating condition and just that grim possibility. “I remember asking him what my chances were for recovery once on a ventilator...
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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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Now Serving: Carb counts with inpatient meals
For many people living with diabetes, every meal comes with a small calculation and a few questions. How many carbohydrates are on the plate? How will they affect blood sugar? How much insulin might be needed? People at home answer these questions by reading nutrition labels and measuring portions...
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Top 10 tips for a safe school year for children with food allergies: What your allergist wants you to know
Dr. Samira Jeimy at St. Joseph’s Hospital has important advice for parents of youngsters with food allergies starting school this fall. Starting school is a major life step for youngsters as well as their parents. But when a child has a food allergy, that happy milestone can also be fraught with...
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Walking Beside Families on Life’s Final Journey: Inside St. Joseph’s Palliative Care Program
For more than 25 years, St. Joseph’s Health Care London has walked alongside patients and families during what can be a very challenging time —end of life care. Since opening in 1999, the Palliative Care Unit (PCU) at Parkwood Institute has been a place of dignity and compassion for individuals...
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April’s Story: Recovery is a journey
My name is April, and I have bipolar disorder. I am also a recovering alcoholic. I would like to share a short version of my experience, including my strength and sense of hope that might help inspire others. This summer marks 29 years of sobriety for me and I am very proud of that. My friends and...
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