A new exhibit of fascinating artifacts is now on display in the history corner of St. Joseph's Hospital. Be sure to visit. In the large and eclectic collection of artifacts from St. Joseph’s Hospital in London, every object has a story to tell. Sometimes the story emerges by following clues, other...

Patricia Mowry has been a calming presence for many women who walk nervously through the door of St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program. Patricia provides them with a gown, helps administer paper work – and more often than not, simply holds their hand. “Sometimes I don’t say anything,” says Patricia....

Occupational therapist and preceptor to more than 100 students, Clark Heard shares what is at the centre of the OT practice model and how it can be applied across all care areas. ‘You are capable. You have a unique and interesting potential as a human, and so do I.’ This is the philosophy that Clark...

When Stephanie Wilds was 45 she was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in both breasts. A mom to two young girls, she feared the worst: that she wouldn’t make it past five years. Stephanie underwent a lumpectomy performed by Dr. Muriel Brackstone at St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program, along with 15...

Casandra Haas’ mom Diane lived her life fully. She was driven at work and passionate about her hobbies, taking up scuba diving despite a fear of water. When she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer Diane was determined to be “fine”. And for five years she was. When Diane entered the...

There are certain times in our lives that stand out for us. For Paul Martin it was the day he learned about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). His wife Lois has battled bipolar depression most of her life. Over the years, the depression had grown into additional ailments, such as anxiety and...

St. Joseph's Hospital, part of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, has become the first Canadian hospital to install the latest in mammography technology that allows patients to personally control and adjust the rate of compression during the exam. The Senographe Pristina designed by GE Healthcare is a...