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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...

Dr. Joy Mangel, hematologist and Physician Wellbeing Lead at London Health Sciences Centre, and Dr. Tamara Spaic, endocrinologist and Physician Wellbeing Lead at St. Joseph’s Health Care London

Physician peer support program strengthens wellbeing

Long hours, high demands and heavy responsibility can weigh down even the most resourceful of physicians. That’s when a listening ear from a peer can make all the difference. St. Joseph's Health Care London (St. Joseph's) and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)’s Peer Support Program brings that...

One decision at a time: Barbara Weryk recognized for empowering people living with diabetes

Barbara Weryk knows what's in her campers' bags because she carries most of it herself: insulin, glucose monitors, backup supplies, an emergency plan. Barbara has lived with diabetes for 12 years and wears an insulin pump and glucose sensor. She's also the camp nurse. Since 2018, Barbara has...

From Hospital to Home

For many individuals living with a severe or persistent mental illness, recovery continues long after discharge from hospital. Access to safe, stable and affordable housing plays a vital role in helping people maintain their health, stay connected to supports and thrive in their communities. This is...

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...