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Speaking their language

Bridging a communication gap has become a bit easier for patients and visitors at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. This summer, two new tools were introduced to help create a more welcoming and comfortable experience for individuals whose first language is not English. In July, volunteers began wearing buttons that identify the language they speak, other than English. For one volunteer, the impact was immediate. Monica Naskret-Reyes has been volunteering at St. Joseph’s for seven years and speaks Spanish fluently. She was excited to wear her new ‘Hablo espanol’ (I speak Spanish) button and...

Standing up to Falls

By merging world class care with research and artificial intelligence, St. Joseph’s Health Care London is catching falls before they happen. They wreak havoc on independence and well-being, making them one Canada’s most pressing health challenges: falls. A leading cause of injury-related...

Lawson launch and open house attract hundreds to view health science in action

Featuring some of some of the best and brightest health research in the country, a launch event and open house on October 16 showcased the new Lawson Research Institute to staff, patients, members of the public and dignitaries representing health care, research, higher education and politics. Check...

Barbara Scott began working at St. Joseph's Hospital in 1974

50 years of dedication at St. Joseph's

Stepping through the doors at St. Joseph’s Hospital for her first day on the job on May 1, 1974, Barbara Scott was eager to start working. Back then, Pierre Trudeau was Canada’s Prime Minister, the average price of a home in London was $31,000 and The Exorcist and The Sting were box office hits...

Celebrating the great ones

The 2024 Tribute Dinner was an inspiring celebration of determination. Close to 1,000 people gathered at RBC Place London on October 9th to hear from Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and physician, and honour the greatness of the care teams and generous donors. Dr...

Endocarditis exacts heavy toll for marginalized people: study

A study of five-year survival rates shows treatment for vulnerable people should include in-hospital addiction support and community care, with special attention to the needs of marginalized young women. LONDON, Ont. and REGINA, Sask. – People who inject drugs are dying at an alarming rate from...

Interdisciplinary team explores London’s unique approach to addressing homelessness

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...

Climbing the mountain

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...

From nightmare to normal: Sniffing out better care

When Rebecca Bruzzese lost her sense of smell and taste after a bout of COVID-19, it was disconcerting. But when it returned a week later, it was downright debilitating. For over a year, Rebecca experienced what is called parosmia – a disorder that causes a distorted sense of smell, turning normal...

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...