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… take to live well with diabetes. The 61-year-old London artist received a medal of his own design given to St. Joseph’s patients who reach 50 years living with insulin-dependent diabetes. Every year, recipients of St. Joseph’s Diabetes Half Century Awards receive a special …

… during a pandemic when her professional career is stretched and her personal life is taking a hit. As … dedication to regional and provincial work. “When COVID-19 started, all travel stopped. National and provincial work moved to virtual … during a pandemic when her professional career is stretched and her personal life is taking a hit. As …

… DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 28 - How you walk and your brain health w/Dr. Manual Montero-Odasso DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 28 - How you walk and your brain … that how you walk can indicate how healthy your brain is? Studies show how someone walks and how fast can be an early …

… Keeping care close to home The Nurse-Led Outreach Team at St. Joseph’s Health Care London is working with long-term … care (LTC) homes, a trip to the emergency department can be stressful or even frightening, particularly for those with complex health needs.   According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, about one in three LTC …

… science and spirit Celebrating science and spirit St. Joseph’s 2025 Tribute Dinner celebrated science and … and the power of pushing boundaries.  Nearly 1,000 guests gathered at RBC Place London on October 9 to hear from Timothy Caulfield, a health law expert, Canadian bestselling author and science communicator. The evening also …

… of bacteria Harnessing the power of bacteria Researchers at St. Joseph’s are investigating the role beneficial microbes and probiotics play … half your body is not actually human, according to scientists. Human cells are outnumbered by trillions of … Harnessing the power of bacteria Researchers at St. Joseph’s are investigating the role beneficial microbes …

… Strength in storytelling Strength in storytelling Image Jason Gray says writing about his … Strength in storytelling Image Jason Gray says writing about his … saved his life – and his brain. Now, as a care partner at St. Joseph’s Health Care London, this chapter of his story …

… Enhanced short stay capacity for mental health care patients  Enhanced short stay capacity for mental health care patients  Finch Family Mental Health Care Building St. Joseph’s advocated for funding for 12 new beds to … Enhanced short stay capacity for mental health care patients  Finch Family …

… Celebrating the great ones Celebrating the great ones Image St. Joseph’s 2024 Tribute Dinner had it all: hockey and health care star Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, a tribute to the Thompsons and … Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser during her presentation at the 2024 St. Joseph's Tribute Dinner. The 2024 Tribute Dinner was an …

… loved ones of those with severe mental illness through firsthand experience. Understanding how to support a loved one with a severe and persistent mental illness can be challenging and at times, even … loved ones of those with severe mental illness through firsthand experience. Understanding how to support a loved one …

… Moments of grace Moments of grace Image Students training in psychospiritual care at St. Joseph’s Health Care London enrich the lives of patients … and themselves. It’s not the usual interaction health care students have with patients and residents. These encounters …

… A Generous Gesture   A Generous Gesture   Just in time for the holiday season, an unexpected act of … A Generous Gesture   Just in time for the holiday season, an unexpected act of kindness was recently delivered to St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute. Retired nurses Rose …

… Feeding the good wolf Image At age 61, Lori Nicolson is no stranger to adversity. In and out of hospital over a span of 25 years due to a persistent mental illness, the loss of her business, the breakdown of her marriage and associated support system- all contributed to her instability. But some of the …

… Hand-decorated for the holidays Once again, members of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Patient’s Council teamed up … Association - Middlesex (CMHA) to help spread a little Christmas cheer to inpatients. In what’s now become an annual, … put together gift items for each patient within Parkwood Institute’s various mental health care programs who will be …

… Students helping stroke patients with unique kits Students helping stroke patients with unique kits Image When learning that … Students helping stroke patients with unique kits Image When learning that … When learning that people suffering from strokes were being negatively affected by the COVID-19 …

… for leadership and vision Frank Prato is a man of many firsts: First in Canada to conduct magnetic resonance brain imaging. A … resonance cardiac imaging. Driving force behind the installation of Canada’s first PET/MR scanner. Founder of the … for leadership and vision Frank Prato is a man of many firsts: First in Canada to conduct magnetic resonance brain …

… Lawson ranks in top ten of Canada’s research institutes Lawson ranks in top ten of Canada’s research institutes Image For the 12th year in a row, Lawson Health Research Institute has ranked top ten in the country for the 2022 … Lawson ranks in top ten of Canada’s research institutes Image For the 12th year in a row, Lawson Health …

… Pushing Boundaries in Stroke Rehabilitation Pushing Boundaries in Stroke Rehabilitation Dr. Robert Teasell is an international leader in stroke rehabilitation research. Now his legacy will continue … Pushing Boundaries in Stroke Rehabilitation Dr. Robert Teasell is an international …