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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...

In the heart of neighbourhoods and the tranquil setting of community libraries, vital digital health education is reaching those who need it most, delivered with much collaboration, creativity and ingenuity. The joint Virtual Care Program of St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) and London...

Tucked in the back of the Microbiome and Probiotic Research Lab at St. Joseph’s hospital sits the Fly Room – a small space that houses even smaller insects whose microscopic innards could hold clues into the link between antibiotic use and the formation of kidney stones. Kidney stones are a growing...

In London, Ont. more than 1,700 people are experiencing homelessness. Recognizing the growing crisis, more than 200 individuals from 70 organizations across the city came together and developed the Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response – a strategic roadmap for supporting unhoused...

At a gathering of breast cancer survivors – a summer camp of sorts – Stephanie Knowles spotted a wooden trail post sign with the words: “Tell the story of the mountain you climbed. Your words could become a page in someone else’s survival guide.” For 37-year-old Knowles, that motivational sign has...

In an outpouring of support for those facing the turmoil of sexual assault, a gift of dignity recently arrived at the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program (RSADVTP) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Numerous items of clothing donated by Joe Fresh means individuals who...

As the complexity of chronic diseases evolves - and as rates rise in Canada - St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is helping to create a new generation of pharmacists with expertise in outpatient care for a rapidly growing patient population. St. Joseph’s recently launched a residency...