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Machine learning could predict medication response in patients with complex mood disorders
Mood disorders like major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder are often complex and hard to diagnose, especially among youth when the illness is just evolving. This can make decisions about medication difficult. In a collaborative study by Lawson Health Research Institute, The Mind...
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Our People: Meet Cy Hartland, Volunteer
What do you know about the people you pass in the hall or see in the cafeteria every day? What do they do at St. Joseph’s? Here we will introduce you to a member of the St. Joseph’s family, recognizing their contribution to respect, excellence and compassion. Role When you walk through the front...
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New interview room eases turmoil for victims of sexual assault
Victims of sexual assault or human trafficking who choose to give a statement to police can now do so without leaving the supportive environment of the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program (RSADVTP) at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In an expanded partnership between St. Joseph’s...
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From Different Generations: Marilyn & Johnny’s Story of Friendship at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s)
Despite being about seven decades apart in age, Marilyn Smith, 89 and Johnny Horton, 21 have formed a friendship through volunteering at Parkwood Institute Main Building (Parkwood Institute) General Store. Johnny participated in Project SEARCH, a program designed to help young adults with...
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A voice for mental health care
Improving systems, addressing stigma and raising awareness– these are the goals of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Patients’ Council. Through volunteering their time, skills and experience, Patients’ Council members find their voices as they support and advocate for their peers. The council is...
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World Labyrinth Days highlight how this form of ‘walking meditation’ can benefit everyone
Following a labyrinth is a spiritual practice that’s good for body, mind and spirit. It leads to increased calm, reduced blood pressure and stress, and improved mental health and well-being, say researchers and patient care experts at St. Joseph’s Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care...
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A life changing journey
Larry Fulton recalls the moment doctors told him that he would likely not live past the age of 40. He was only 18-years-old at the time and had just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. “Back then, the life expectancy for people living with diabetes was only around 20 years or so,” recalls Larry...
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Lawson Strategic Research Fund winners using imaging to improve patient care and outcomes
Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute are being recognized for their advanced imaging work by winning two Strategic Research Funds which will supports projects that advance science and generate high impact health solutions for patients. Using advanced imaging to improve hip replacement...
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St. Joseph's participates in London's Pride Parade
Despite the call for rain, more than 40 participants from St. Joseph's Health Care London marched in London’s Pride Parade. Staff and physicians were joined by their family and friends for the walk, which was back after a two-year pandemic hiatus. The parade route started at the Western Fairgrounds...
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