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Stephen Yeo, Spiritual Care supervisor-educator, in the chapel at St. Joseph’s Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care.

"A real strength for living" Patients benefit from Spiritual Care services at Southwest Centre

Years ago, during an evening chapel service for patients held at Southwest Centre, a volunteer from the community began the service by saying he was there to pray on behalf of “all these wonderful people,” so they would know they were loved. Afterward, Stephen Yeo, Spiritual Care supervisor-educator at Southwest Centre, rode the elevator with one of the patients on the way back to his unit. As he often does, he asked how the service had been for him. "He looked at me and said, 'He called us wonderful people,'" Yeo recalls. "Usually, patients will say the music was nice, or the reflection was...

The many forms of excellence

Mentors. Advocates. Innovators. Steady hands. Culture builders. People who listen, lead, teach, inspire and challenge the status quo – all while finding meaningful ways to care for patients and support one another. These qualities and more define the recipients of this year’s Excellence in...

Finding a place in the community

For Jeremy, volunteering at Gisela’s Thrift Shop in St. Thomas became more than a way to gain work experience. It gave him confidence, a sense of belonging and a connection to his community. Jeremy first started volunteering at the thrift shop as an inpatient of Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental...

Unexpected gifts

Kayla Green, who turned her cancer journey into connection, is paying that support forward at Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Most 32-year-olds would cringe at spotting a grey hair or new wrinkle. Kayla Green considers these small signs of aging “a privilege.”...

Finding the right path: How the GRACE Clinic helps older adults make informed decisions about surgery

When Stuart Powers learned he would need to consider major surgery as part of his cancer treatment, he and his wife, Sharon, were faced with a difficult decision. The procedure could be life-changing, but so could the recovery. Instead of navigating that decision alone, Stuart was referred to the...

A different path through familiar hallways

That's the answer former food service worker Nancy Jennings gives when asked why she chose to return to St. Joseph's Health Care London (St. Joseph's) as a volunteer. For years, Nancy started her mornings the same way. She worked in food services, first in the Tim Hortons at Mount Hope Centre for...

Noelle Tangredi and Ella Hopkins in front of the nursing archive display

First a name, then a story

Artifacts once used by health care workers at St. Joseph’s Hospital are being brought back into the spotlight. Today, they are part of an exhibit offering a glimpse into the people, places and experiences that shaped the hospital’s history. Sometimes, something as simple as a name can lead to a much...

Speaking their language

Bridging a communication gap has become a bit easier for patients and visitors at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph's). This summer, two new tools were introduced to help create a more welcoming and comfortable experience for individuals who visit St. Joseph's and whose first language is...

Kent Lewis (middle) received the Community Collaborator Award from St. Leonard's Society of Canada. Pictured with Michael Oates, Executive Director at St. Leonard’s Community Services, London & Region; and Anita Desai, Executive Director, St. Leonard’s Society of Canada

Better together: a decade of partnership recognized on the national stage

When Kent Lewis walked into a room full of St. Leonard's colleagues from across Canada in Calgary this June, he felt it immediately: a shared sense of purpose. Lewis, director of St. Joseph's Health Care London's Forensic Psychiatry Program, was in Calgary to accept the Community Collaborator Award...

Congratulations to St. Joseph's 2026 President’s Award Recipients

Compassionate, innovative and deeply committed to making a difference, the 2026 St. Joseph’s President’s Award recipients were recognized for their outstanding contributions to advancing St. Joseph’s mission, values and strategic priorities. The President’s Awards celebrate individuals, teams and...