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‘Discovery comes from great questions’

When Lisa Porter was barely old enough to read, her parents bought a family-sized set of encyclopedias from a door-to-door salesperson. The A-to-Z world was suddenly at the six-year-old’s fingertips, in books that answered more questions than she knew how to ask. Today, as the new Vice President Research and Scientific Director at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, Lisa continues to ramp up her quest to learn more: so many puzzles yet to be decoded and problems yet to be solved. “To me, health research is curiosity, creativity and constantly asking questions. Discovery comes from exploring great...

Getting screened for colon cancer is now easier than ever

The Endoscopy Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital is London’s designated site of Ontario’s ColonCancerCheck screening program. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Joseph’s, in partnership with Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) is encouraging people ages 50 to 74 to talk to their family...

Our People: Meet Elizabeth Hardy, clinical social worker, Transitional and Lifelong Care program

What do you know about the people you pass in the hall or see in the cafeteria every day? What do they do at St. Joseph’s? Here we will introduce you to a member of the St. Joseph’s family, recognizing their contribution to respect, excellence and compassion. Role: “Relationships are key,” says...

Vacation safely – know about travel vaccines

Heading to an exotic destination this winter? Don’t end up with an exotic disease. Travel vaccines are your best shot at protecting your health while abroad. The Prescription Shop at St. Joseph’s Hospital can help. As part of St. Joseph’s focus on uncompromising quality and safety, Prescription Shop...

Celebrating medical residents

Each February, Resident Awareness Week is celebrated across Canada in appreciation for the role of medical residents in the delivery of care. This year’s recognition week takes place Feb. 10-14. The week serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of just who medical residents are and acknowledge...

Born to Move

For most of us, we took our first steps before we turned a year old. On tiny unsteady feet, we explored the world around us, experiencing the wonder of independence. However, as we age and move into adulthood, our lack of mobility might slow us down. Dr. Tim Doherty treats people who have mobility...

St. Joseph’s on display in Museum London

One hundred years of nursing education in London is celebrated in a new exhibit at Museum London that begins Feb. 1. St. Joseph’s illustrious legacy of care and teaching will be featured in a new exhibit at Museum London exploring the history of nursing education in London. The exhibit coincides...

Elderly couple holds up a thank you sign given to them by three children

A meaningful life

Mr. Ivey was known for many things — including a successful career in law and business — but it was his compassion and strong community values that left the greatest mark on London and beyond.

Home is where you make it

As an adventurous young woman who moved to the other side of the world, Anne Downs has an easy-going attitude to where she makes her home. Born and raised in Toronto, Anne began her career as a nurse. Curious about her distant relatives in Australia she decided to try living down under. While...

Hand-decorated for the holidays

In what’s now become an annual, seasonal tradition, a group from CMHA has put together gift items for each patient within Parkwood Institute’s various mental health care programs who will be spending time in hospital over the holidays. Pictured from left: Afsaneh Azari, CMHA; Cynthia Graystone, CMHA...