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One year after a major stroke, Pam is sharing a message that could save a life

One year after a major stroke, Pam is sharing a message that could save a life When Pam Salmoni experienced what she now knows was a transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a "mini stroke," she didn't think it was an emergency. She noticed something was wrong when she couldn't pick up an earring she had dropped and her speech became garbled. Her husband, Alan, immediately recognized the warning signs. "He looked at me and said, 'We've got to go to the hospital,'" recalls Pam. But the couple was travelling in the United States at the time and Pam insisted on returning home to Canada...

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Tiny Homes, Big Impact

St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is building on its legacy of caring for veterans. This time by working with Homes for Heroes to support veterans who find themselves without a home. In collaboration with the City of London and the Homes For Heroes Foundation (H4HF), St. Joseph’s has...

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...

From war hero to doctor

At 102 years old, Second World War veteran Sir George Beardshaw continues to add remarkable achievements to an already extraordinary life. On June 9, Beardshaw received an Honorary Doctor of Laws from Wilfrid Laurier University. What made the occasion even more special was having his family in the...

St. Joseph’s is the first Canadian hospital to join the global Sacred Moments Initiative

London, Ont. — In health care, it is often the smallest moments that carry the greatest meaning — a quiet conversation with a patient, a shared reflection with colleagues, or a hand held in silence. These brief yet powerful connections remind health care workers why they chose the profession...

Raising the standard in long-term care at Mount Hope

At Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, a three-year journey focused on advancing sustainable improvements in resident care has led to a significant achievement – a Best Practice Spotlight Organization – Long-Term Care (BPSO-LTC) designation. The designation by the Registered Nurses Association of...

At the elbow support

In the moments that matter most, confidence is built through real-time mentorship, coaching and at-the-elbow support across St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). St. Joseph’s Clinical Scholar Nurse (CSN) Program supports St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) nurses at every stage...

Finding community in a moment of connection

The impact of feeling heard and seen- even for a moment - can make a meaningful and lasting difference. When individuals feel understood, it can help ease frustration and bring a sense of calm. For a recent patient of St. Joseph’s, that moment came through the support of two volunteers who...

Nursing Week 2026

Garrett Lowry What is your role at St. Joseph’s? I am a registered nurse in the Allergy and Immunology Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital. My job involves skin testing patients for environmental, venom or medication allergies, teaching about food allergies and avoidance and administrating and...

Emerging health researchers showcase innovation

Great health discovery comes from great questions: Can we use a simple blood test to gauge the progression of patients’ multiple sclerosis? How do we prevent e-scooter injuries among children? What’s the best way to combat allergy misinformation on social media? On April 29, more than 350 of London...