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More than a Medal: Mark Ideson’s journey to his fourth Paralympics

When Mark Ideson takes the ice at his fourth Paralympic Winter Games in Italy this March, Canada will see a seasoned competitor, a national team leader and a dedicated athlete. What they don’t see is the years of dedication, specialized rehabilitation and ongoing support that help make these moments possible. As the skip of Team Canada since 2018, Ideson has helped keep the country among the world’s wheelchair curling powerhouses. Under his leadership, the team has earned bronze medals at the 2018 and 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. But before the medals, there was recovery and a lot of strength...

New Kidney Stone Treatment Clears Fragments In One Go

In a North American first, an exciting evolution in the treatment for kidney stones has debuted at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) that offers the possibility of completely clearing stone fragments in a single procedure and significantly decreasing the risk of recurrence. Using a...

patient with care provider participating in IHTR

Health-care organizations launch new tool to champion inclusive employment

The “Inspire, Hire, Train, Retain” (IHTR) project, led by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital and Halton Healthcare alongside ten other Ontario organizations, including St. Joseph’s, offers a free online resource to help support health-care employers when it comes to disability-inclusive...

All-in on getting better

Mike Tidy was at work when his world started to shift. It was August of 2022, and this automation company executive suddenly started garbling his words and feeling dizzy during a virtual meeting. His coworkers noticed and quickly got him medical attention. It turns out he’d just experienced a stroke...

Celebrating the small victories

For people receiving care in St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Program, life changed in an instant – but the road to recovery can take a lot longer. They might be facing physical, mental and emotional challenges after an illness or injury, requiring an in-hospital stay or specialized outpatient or...

Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s and cancer studies receive $7.2M boost

The quest to advance detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and to personalize cancer care has received a major boost, with $7.2 million in funding to Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) for first-of-its kind research. Lawson scientists will...

Rodney and Caroline Hancock at a restaurant in Hawaii

A lifetime of helping others

Caroline Hancock and her late husband Rodney have a close connection with St. Joseph’s that goes back decades. All five of their children were born here, and they’re grateful to have access to great health care so close by. It’s what inspired them to start making gifts to the organization years ago...

$65.75M grant positions Lawson as Canadian leader in workplace-injury research

A “game-changer” investment of $65.75 million to Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph’s Health Care London will transform the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of workplace injuries and illness for Ontarians. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s visionary 10-year commitment is WSIB's...

Amanda’s journey

A joyous Christmas night with family turned into tragedy, when Amanda K was thrown from the horse drawn carriage she was riding in. St. Joseph’s exceptional care team gave her the care and tools she needed to return to the warm embrace of her family and community and live a full life. Amanda K. is...

Visionary giving

From the time of a serious motor vehicle accident in 2008 to an unexpected eye diagnosis in 2023, Chris Leavens has depended on the leading expertise of the medical team at St. Joseph's Health Care London through the years. “As a lifelong resident and businessperson in London, Ontario, I believe we...