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St. Joseph’s nurses making a difference

As we mark National Nursing Week May 6 - 12, St. Joseph’s recognizes the 1,400 hard working nurses for the significant work they do and the integral role they play in the health care system. The Canadian Nurses Association theme this year is ‘Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.' We acknowledge nurses’ critical role in providing compassionate care and their innovative contributions to the future of health care. No matter their area of expertise, the core mission of every nurse is the same - to improve patient health and well-being. As part of National Nurses Week, St. Joseph’s is showcasing three...

Participants at Kicks for Strength event pose underneath soccer net

Ripple Effects

Ryan Finch’s $5 million donation to mental health care research at St. Joseph’s is creating a ripple effect. Several community events, including Kicks for Strength and the popular Forest City Cycling Challenge, were inspired by his generosity. As news of the landmark donation spread in June 2023...

At your cervix

For anyone with a cervix age 25 and older, St. Joseph’s Health Care London, in collaboration with the South West Regional Cancer Program, hosted a unique, one-day only Pop-Up Pap Test Clinic – no appointment necessary. It was so 'pap-ular', a second clinic will be held May 10. Twenty years ago...

John and Jane Downs together at RBC Place London

Finding joy in giving

John and Jane Downs describe themselves as ‘average Canadians’, but their commitment to investing in and learning about healthcare is anything but average. What started as an annual donation from the local couple who were grateful for their care has grown into a deep relationship with St. Joseph’s....

Next-generation 3D imaging can guide surgeons’ hands

In a Canadian first, Dr. George Athwal at St. Joseph’s Health Care London has introduced the revolutionary next step in mixed reality technology that can track surgical instruments in real time and precisely point the way for surgeons. St. Joseph’s is one of two centres in the world to debut the...

A gift of dignity

In an outpouring of support for those facing the turmoil of sexual assault, a gift of dignity recently arrived at the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program (RSADVTP) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Numerous items of clothing donated by Joe Fresh means individuals who...

Speech language pathologist with patient

Rediscovering life’s pleasures

So many of life’s pleasures revolve around food – celebrations, traditions, rituals, holidays and gatherings. For those who have difficulty swallowing, however, these joys can become hardships, often isolating those struggling with this debilitating condition. It’s called dysphagia and Penny Welch...

Highest honours for Dr. John Denstedt

Presented by the American Urological Association (AUA), the Ramon Guiteras Award is among the distinguished AUA awards, which annually recognize leading urologists from across the globe. The Ramon Guiteras Award for outstanding contributions to the art and science of urology is the AUA’s highest...

Celebrating health research excellence with the 2023 Lawson Impact Awards

For the first time since 2019, Lawson Health Research Institute hosted its annual Lawson Impact Awards in-person on November 28 at RBC Place London. Approximately 130 people gathered to celebrate scientists, staff members, learners and partners who have made remarkable contributions to hospital...

A life changing journey

Larry Fulton recalls the moment doctors told him that he would likely not live past the age of 40. He was only 18-years-old at the time and had just been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. “Back then, the life expectancy for people living with diabetes was only around 20 years or so,” recalls Larry...