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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...

When James Telfer was asked several years ago by his endocrinologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital for a loan of his creative design talents, he was happy to oblige. The request was for a special medal to be presented each year to patients with insulin-dependent diabetes who reach 50 years since their...

“Stress is something we all experience and everyone deals with it differently. Cortisol is known as the body's stress hormone. When cortisol levels remain high for long periods, it can contribute to increased blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and weight gain. Lowering cortisol helps...

As of Monday, March 3, 2025, Ontario has adopted testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) - the leading cause of cervical cancer - as the new standard for cervical cancer screening, replacing the traditional pap smear. The HPV test sample is collected using the same method as the pap smear and is...

As Canada's population ages, every older adult deserves care that helps them stay healthy and independent. This is the goal that has guided Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane throughout her career for nearly three decades. As Medical Director of the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwest Ontario at St. Joseph's...

When the Sisters of St. Joseph first stepped off the train in London to begin their journey of healing in Southwestern Ontario, it was Mother Ignatia Campbell who would lead this compassionate charge. Opening Mount Hope in 1869, initially a home for orphans and the aged, Mother Ignatia would go on...

When an older adult experiences changes in gait, balance, or cognition, families often fear the worst: Alzheimer's disease or some other form of irreversible dementia. But in some cases, the underlying cause may be something entirely different - and potentially treatable. Dr. Ameya Patwardhan, a...