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Highest honours for Dr. John Denstedt
Presented by the American Urological Association (AUA), the Ramon Guiteras Award is among the distinguished AUA awards, which annually recognize leading urologists from across the globe. The Ramon Guiteras Award for outstanding contributions to the art and science of urology is the AUA’s highest...
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Gardening for the mind, body and spirit
Digging into the benefits of gardening is quickly growing into an empowering and healing activity for mental health care patients at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). Recreation therapists at the Finch Family Mental Health Care Building at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute recently...
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The Power of Nurses to Transform Health
National Nursing Week, May 6 to 12, is a time to recognize the essential role nurses play in health care. This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health,” chosen by the Canadian Nurses Association, highlights the profound impact nurses have on patient and resident care, as well as the...
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Celebrating professional excellence
St. Joseph’s Excellence in Professional Practice Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of nursing and allied health staff who are central to patient and resident care. These awards recognize individuals who exemplify the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph's through their leadership...
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With a little help from her friends
When Doris Edgar came home after spending almost a year in the hospital, there was a surprise waiting for her. Terry Lynn and Lu, two of her closest friends, had worked together to clean and revamp her space. There was food in her fridge, assistive devices in place and puzzles and books to keep her...
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New St. Joseph’s partnership empowers patients
To provide patients with easy access to and control over their medical imaging, St. Joseph’s Medical Imaging Centre is partnering with PocketHealth, a service that allows patients to access their images online and share them with others, in full diagnostic quality. Instead of returning to the...
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A soldier's story of finding hope
Ten years ago, Wes McTeer, was on the battlefields in Afghanistan. At 21 years of age, alongside fellow soldiers, he cleared main supply roads of improvised explosive devices and mentored the Afghan National Police. It was an extremely dangerous mission, but from an early age, Wes knew he wanted to...
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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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Cervical cancer w/Dr. Robert Di Cecco - DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 30
Each year, about 1,550 Canadians are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 400 will die from it. Yet cervical cancer can be prevented with regular cervical screening and follow-up of abnormal results. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Robert Di Cecco an...
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