Knowledge, support and sisterhood - the power of BRA Day
It’s so much more than people at a podium. Those who attend Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day at St. Joseph’s Hospital will be immersed in a sisterhood of support and a sense of community like no other. And they will leave with knowledge gained directly from experts on the frontlines of care...
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Hooked on helping
When asked how many fish he caught on a recent salmon run in Owen Sound Ontario, retired Master Corporal Dan Hawco says, “Just one, but, even though a fishing trip can quickly move from feast to famine, there is one f that is constant in every outing, friendship.” Dan grew up fishing off the coast...
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The enduring legacy of Mother Ignatia
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...
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Gardening for the mind, body and spirit
Digging into the benefits of gardening is quickly growing into an empowering and healing activity for mental health care patients at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). Recreation therapists at the Finch Family Mental Health Care Building at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute recently...
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Protecting our community during respiratory season
As we enter the fall respiratory virus season, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) are joining hospitals across the region in adjusting masking...
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2023 Excellence in Professional Practice Awards and Bursaries
St. Joseph’s Excellence in Professional Practice Awards recognize nursing and other allied health discipline staff who are at the heart of patient and resident care. Each year, recipients are nominated by their peers or leaders for leading by example and for exemplifying the Mission, Vision and...
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Aligning values with investments
Building upon a long history of supporting and fostering healthy communities, St. Joseph’s has become the first hospital in Southwestern Ontario to align its investments with its values to make an...
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Aligning values with investments
Building upon a long history of supporting and fostering healthy communities, St. Joseph’s has become the first hospital in Southwestern Ontario to align its investments with its values to make an impact across the region. St. Joseph’s is collaborating with VERGE Capital, which provides growth...
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Donations create magic
Saying ‘thank you’ seldom feels like enough for what your gifts help to make possible every day at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. That is why we created Donor Matters. A new publication that shows the impact you are having on so many people in our community – and the depth of our gratitude for...
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