Our Stories

Read the latest stories about what's going on at St. Joseph's Health Care London.

nurses

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...
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The Moylan Family and Friends

Runs in the family

Between the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, majestic mountains, lava fields and landscapes, a group of runners in this year’s Reykjavik Marathon in Iceland had St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) on their minds. Ten members of the Moylan family and a few friends recently ran the...
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PET-CT

A powerhouse combination

In a Canadian first, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) and Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson), in partnership with GE HealthCare, will become a centre of excellence in personalized treatment of cancer and other diseases by advancing the powerful blend of precision diagnostic...
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Fueling system transformation

Fueling System Transformation

Anticipation filled the air as more than 200 guests of St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) crowded under a large white tent to celebrate a transformational donation. Yet they were unaware of just how significant it would be for the community and the future of mental health care. On June...
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Cassandra Fisher

Breaking down barriers

In an innovative partnership, victims of sexual assault in Oxford County are able to receive specialized follow-up care close to home. Considered the first agreement of its kind in the province, the Oxford County Community Health Centre (OCCHC) is collaborating with the Regional Sexual Assault and...
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Sumani Vij

Creating pharmacists of tomorrow

As the complexity of chronic diseases evolves - and as rates rise in Canada - St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is helping to create a new generation of pharmacists with expertise in outpatient care for a rapidly growing patient population. St. Joseph’s recently launched a residency...
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Llse Blum

A flutter with colour

In a quaint courtyard outside of Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care (Mount Hope) lies an oasis of flowers, gardening tools, watering cans – and the occasional fluttering butterfly. The garden, named the Butterfly Garden, is a recently renovated outdoor space that gives Mount Hope residents the...
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Jason Gray

Strength in storytelling

As a writer and independent filmmaker Jason Gray knows how to tell a powerful story. But the most compelling and perhaps unexpected story he’s sharing is one that’s not yet finished - his own. Jason’s story didn’t begin in a hospital room but it’s there he took pen in hand and began to write it. In...
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Norton and Lucille Wolf at grand opening of Breast Care Centre

Changing the course of breast care

“Your generous gift is an investment in the future of countless people…the patients of the Breast Care Centre and in the lives of all the people who care about them, people you do not know personally, but people whose lives will forever be positively affected by your gift.” Upon hearing this...
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Ambassador Sullenberger on stage

Courage is contagious

Nearly 1,000 people gathered together for St. Joseph’s Tribute Dinner on October 20 – and were inspired by the many messages of courage, conviction and determination. The compelling stories about four patients’ care journeys and the commitment from the team at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute set the...
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