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Did the pandemic derail your regular breast screening?
… put on hold or patients afraid to come in,” explains Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Radiology Lead at St. Joseph’s … of the effectiveness and importance of timely screening.” Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Radiology Lead at St. Joseph’s … began, a major US study recently reported a 38 per cent drop in breast cancer detected through screening in 2020 …
A lifelong passion to serve and a focus on family
… A lifelong passion to serve and a focus on family Meet Dr. Adam Dukelow When asked why he became a physician, Dr. Adam Dukelow’s face lights up. His answer is brief, but … Medical and Academic Affairs and his plans for the role. Dr. Adam Dukelow, Vice President Medical and Academic …
Celebrating medical residents
… and their commitment to quality care for patients. Dr. Evan Michaelov, left, a first year ophthalmology resident, and Dr. Joey Liu, a first year internal medicine resident, are … are teachers, trainees, clinicians and researchers,” says Dr. Lois Champion, Integrated Director of Medical Education. …
Global initiative aims to prevent falls in older adults
… aims to prevent falls in older adults Image Chaired by Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, Scientist at Lawson Health … proportionally. This is not the case for falls,” says Dr. Montero-Odasso, who is also a Geriatrician at St. … with lived experience in falls and mobility problems,” says Dr. Montero-Odasso. “They provided feedback, comments and …
More than a Medal: Mark Ideson’s journey to his fourth Paralympics
… multiple fractures and a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. The months that followed were focused not on … Sochi, securing the gold medal. “It’s extraordinary,” says Dr. Steven Macaluso, a physiatrist and sports medicine … a very caring, thoughtful guy and a leader in all aspects.” Dr. Macaluso has worked with Ideson for years and has …
Champions of all that sets St. Joseph’s apart
… the 2023 recipients of the Sisters of St. Joseph Awards: Dr. Caitlin Cassidy , physiatrist, Transitional and Lifelong … been a total of 191 individual and team recipients – and hundreds of nominations. Individuals and teams are nominated by … nominated and to be a recipient is a distinguished honour. Dr. Caitlin Cassidy Dr. Caitlin Cassidy When Dr. Caitlin …
A unique way to give back
… after doing his business. The other kind of business. Dr. Michael Silverman, Medical Director of St. Joseph Health … immune response to tumours, explains Lawson scientist Dr. Michael Silverman, an infectious disease specialist who … about the results.” A relentless pursuit of results has driven Bays to success in his career. In 2009, he founded …
Specialized diabetes care may help prevent recurrent emergency department visits
… to prevent adverse outcomes and optimize health,” says Dr. Justin Yan, Associate Scientist at Lawson Health … a reduction in recurrent ED visits and hospitalizations.” Dr. Yan and his colleagues studied de-identified data from … multidisciplinary support to patients with diabetes” says Dr. Selina Liu, Associate Scientist at Lawson, …
Endings, beginnings and the confidence to grow
… from St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute to LHSC’s Children’s Hospital, we look back on the evolution of … population will now be located and delivered through Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) as … in the early 1980s. At the time, there was a need to address life-threatening mental and physical health conditions …
A lucky break
… even after a break occurs, explains endocrinologist Dr. Kristin Clemens. Fractures caused by this … Leda experienced – don’t get checked for the disease, adds Dr. Clemens. At St. Joseph’s, a partnership between … Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where endocrinologist Dr. Kristin Clemens is leading a fracture prevention program …
From nightmare to normal: Sniffing out better care
… at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) by Dr. Leigh Sowerby, a surgeon with the Otolaryngology- Head … He is working in collaboration with anesthesiologists Dr. Geoff Bellingham, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Pain Management Program, and Dr. Mohammad Misurati. The randomized controlled trial is …
A Celebration of Healing
… with little time to think about her choice, Gen’s surgeon, Dr. Sarah Knowles, posed a question – “In three years, what … of the biggest factors for me was age,” said Gen, something Dr. Knowles was incredibly understanding about. “It really … is a very big thing,” said Gen. “From the beginning with Dr. Knowles, I didn’t feel like just another patient walking …
Championing Inclusivity and Leadership at St. Joseph’s
… with an exceptional group of people – with my leaders, Dr. Dukelow and Dr. Northcott, St. Joseph’s physicians, my director … service excellence and high-quality care and because when Dr. Gillian Kernaghan became the organization’s President & … with an exceptional group of people – with my leaders, Dr. Dukelow and Dr. Northcott, St. Joseph’s physicians, my …
Championing inclusive classrooms
… spaces that go beyond tolerating differences,” explains Dr. Arlene MacDougall, scientist with Lawson Health Research … community are 14 times more likely to die by suicide,” says Dr. MacDougall, who in addition to her Lawson role, is also … stigma and substance use.” Iylah Neves, left, and Dr. Arlene MacDougall, both with Lawson Health Research …
A lifesaving finding
… were amazing, so clear despite my very ‘busy’ breasts.” Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Radiology Lead with St. Joseph’s … the GM Healthcare Dense Breast Tissue docuseries on YouTube Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Radiology Lead with St. Joseph’s … with the administration of a contrast agent, explains Dr. Anat Kornecki, Breast Radiology Lead with St. Joseph’s …
Endocarditis exacts heavy toll for marginalized people: study
… people: study Almost half of persons who inject drugs (PWID) with endocarditis will die within five years; … women. LONDON, Ont. and REGINA, Sask. – People who inject drugs are dying at an alarming rate from endocarditis, a … heart-valve infection. But their odds of survival improve dramatically, even five years after their first admission to …