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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...

Nurse Educator Reem Gray demonstrates Nursing Anne’s capabilities in the training lab you helped to fund.

Learning by doing

Reem Gray’s ears perk up. There’s a voice shouting for help inside the newly renovated Parkwood Simulation and Education Lab – but it’s not coming from a person. It’s the voice of Nursing Anne, a highly realistic, fully programmable human model lying in a hospital bed. Gray, a nurse educator, is...

St. Joseph’s Cognitive Clinical Trials research group who are leading the BioMIND study.

Unlocking alzheimer's mysteries

To researchers, Alzheimer’s disease is mystifying. It has no known cause, and no cure – so far. But early detection can open the door to fresh hope. A research team at St. Joseph’s Lawson Research Institute is pioneering a new local initiative, made possible through your support. Its goal is to...

A medical professional in green scrubs uses a handheld tonometer to measure the eye pressure of a seated patient.

The apple of their eyes

Our patient care is lifechanging, says Kate Gelinas, an ophthalmic technician at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute. “I hear this all the time from our patients, some of whom travel five hours one way for care, and who are so grateful.” Her colleague, Dunia Kadri, who is also an ophthalmic technician...

Helping the planet, one inhaler at a time

Prescription inhalers can be lifesavers for people with chronic breathing conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Ironically, though, many of these devices are not as healthy for the planet as they are for patients. A recent study shows that metered-dose inhalers...

The journey to where you’re meant to be

For Cassandra Fisher, identifying and addressing gaps in the health care system has shaped her entire career. Her current role as Clinical Manager of the Trauma and Violence Specialized Primary Care Program (TVSPCP) at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) represents the realization of a...

A tradition of caring: 15 years of Christmas cheer at Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care

For the past 15 years, Santa has taken on a different form at Parkwood Institute’s Mental Health Care Building — arriving through the generosity of community members and partners from Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex (CMHA). St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Patient’s Council has teamed up...

Making spirits bright

The candles flickered, the music soared and Jim Gill’s heart swelled. Gill, a resident in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, was watching a special candlelight concert held just for residents thanks to generous donor support. He really enjoyed the experience – just like so...

The Veteranomes band perform their debut performance at Parkwood Institute

Music can change the energy of a room and in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, it’s helping veterans return to their roots. Music therapists Jill Kennedy and Emily McCarthy have spent years working alongside the veterans who call Parkwood Institute home. Over time, they...

A life lived alongside diabetes

When Kenneth Lampman talks about living with type 1 diabetes, he speaks with the calm certainty of someone who has managed the disease since childhood. Lampman, a patient at St. Joseph's Health Care London (St. Joseph's), has been living with type 1 diabetes for 73 years, but his experience with...