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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...

Dr. Lise Bondy and Clinical Manager Kelly Muhsin

Four Decades of Progress: How HIV care has transformed

When the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was first discovered in 1983, the diagnosis was devastating. There were no effective treatments and the care was palliative. “In the 80s, it was basically a death sentence,” recalls Dr. Lise Bondy, Infectious Disease Care Program physician at St. Joseph’s...

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Recognizing courage and change

It started with a song. The Veterans choir welcomed a room of donors, friends and fellow Veterans for St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation’s annual Hall of Heroes event. This special occasion honours the steadfast generosity of the community and the remarkable spirit of Canada’s Veterans. Since...

A commitment to continuous learning

Compassionate and curious, the late Dr. David Meltzer was committed to continuous learning throughout his nearly half-century career. Today, the Dr. David B. and Zivia Anne Meltzer Fund for Nursing Education, a fund established in his and his wife’s honour, grants financial awards for nurses who...

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Thirty-five seasons of celebration

With the flip of a switch, London’s evening winter sky turns a hazy shade of pink. It happens like clockwork every year on the fifteenth day of November. And it signifies the outpouring of generosity from people far and wide through St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation’s Season of Celebration...

Recovery in motion

James (Jamie) Hackland prides himself on his independence. He is a proud Scottish-Canadian, military veteran, father and grandfather. And his journey has taken him from the decks of Navy ships to model airplane builds at the Legion, and most recently, to a new chapter of healing at St. Joseph’s...

A bright new day

One resident at Mount Hope is reflecting on a life full of music, love, family and finding joy in unexpected places. At 84, Fern McNab calls herself “a healthy, happy woman,” grateful for every day and every memory that’s brought her to where she is today. “I wake up and am thankful for every new...

A Decade of Partnership Supporting Recovery and Reintegration

Ten years ago, Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care (Southwest Centre) and the St. Leonard’s Society launched a new partnership to help forensic patients transition from hospital to community living. The milestone was marked on Nov. 13 with a celebration event recognizing the meaningful...

His best self

Bill Thompson has worn many hats in his life: husband, father, grandfather, funeral director, orderly, farmer. But he says that one that he’s particularly proud of is being an older adult with mild cerebral palsy who is healthy, happy and thriving. He credits the interdisciplinary care in St. Joseph...

With a little help from her friends

When Doris Edgar came home after spending almost a year in the hospital, there was a surprise waiting for her. Terry Lynn and Lu, two of her closest friends, had worked together to clean and revamp her space. There was food in her fridge, assistive devices in place and puzzles and books to keep her...