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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...

Unique North American resource touts health benefits of fermented foods

Break out the sourdough bread and spoon up a side of sauerkraut – there’s growing evidence that fermented foods can be as good for your gut health as for your palate. And now, a unique-in-North-America resource called the Canadian Fermented Foods Initiative (CFFI) is bringing together consumers...

Highlighting volunteers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London

Meet Cyril Hartland, Nathalie Ross and Carolyn McPherson, three volunteers at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) who collectively contributed 5,000 hours of volunteer service between 2023-2024. Through their efforts, Cyril, Nathalie and Carolyn have not only supported the hospital but...

Jennifer Field in a cream sweater sits with Veteran Joseph "Lou" Warren in a plaid shirt at a dining table

A little goes a long way

Sometimes, it’s the little changes that make the biggest difference. And thanks to a recent grant through St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation made possible through the generosity of donors, that’s what’s happened in the 2 Perth unit in the Veterans Care program. After several months of...

How St. Joseph’s Diabetes Care Team is transforming lives through innovation and compassion

When patient Matt Griest switched to insulin pump therapy, he had no idea just how life-changing it would be and how the support, knowledge and compassion from the Diabetes Care Team would highly impact his transition. “They provide a wealth of knowledge and extensive resources,” says Griest. “I...

Drug combats underlying causes of Alzheimer-related dementia

A “game-changing” new drug offers both hope and time to some people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, says the head of a St. Joseph’s program that played a key role in the medication’s clinical trials. Health Canada has newly approved lecanemab (brand name Leqembi, developed by Eisai Co. and...

Darryl Burgess while he was serving in the army

Meaningful and actionable change

A year after leaving the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), veteran Darryl Burgess was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). That was 1998. He’s been in the care of St. Joseph’s Dr. Don Richardon since then – making a regular 600 km round trip from his northern Ontario hometown of Burk’s...

Finding solutions to a triple negative problem

For Dr. Armen Parsyan, clinical practice and scientific research are equally important components of his career. This Armenia-born clinician-researcher studied at Boston University, Harvard University, the University of Cambridge, McGill University and the University of Toronto before landing at...

Self-scheduling now available for breast screening appointments at St. Joseph’s Health Care London

A new online booking portal is making it easier for eligible patients to schedule their Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) mammograms at St. Joseph’s Hospital. With recent changes to OBSP guidelines lowering the minimum screening age to 40 and broadening eligibility, thousands more people in...

Transforming frontline care

“The thing about spasticity is that if you've ever been in long term care, you've definitely seen it. You may not have known what it is, but you've seen it before,” says Amanda McIntyre, professor and nursing scientist, about the focus of her current study at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long...