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Western University, St. Joseph’s Health Care London partner to improve lives of those with mobility issues
… their generosity," says St. Joseph's President and CEO, Dr. Gillian Kernaghan. "Their donation will provide the … mobility challenges will become even more prevalent, said Dr. Tim Doherty, co-lead of The Gray Centre and Chair/Chief, … "This new research Chair will uniquely position London to address mobility issues facing our community, including …
Partnership with Canon Medical means faster translation of imaging research from bench to bedside
… will build on that foundation of imaging excellence,” said Dr. Narinder Paul, Chair/Chief of the Department of Medical … provides for the establishment of a training academy,” said Dr. Davy Cheng, Acting Dean, Schulich School of Medicine & … images enabling more precise detection and diagnosis,” said Dr. Paul Woods, President and CEO, London Health Sciences …
Helping the planet, one inhaler at a time
… that metered-dose inhalers containing propellants called hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs) contribute significantly to … including recapturing the problematic propellant. Drop-off boxes for used inhalers of all types are located at … cent of these are MDIs,” says St. Joseph’s respirologist Dr. Constance Mackenzie, who spearheaded the initiative …
Popular cervical screening clinic reaches milestone
… 500 cervical screening tests in six clinics – helping to address a significant gap in access to routine preventive … and we didn’t know how many people would attend,” said Dr. Robert Di Cecco, Medical Director of St. Joseph's … future.” While he is proud of the clinic’s success, Dr. Di Cecco says it is also an unsettling indicator of how …
A Lifetime of Impact
… of Impact A Lifetime of Impact You likely wouldn’t know Dr. Graham King is one of Canada’s most accomplished … to his profession and a quiet confidence. Since 1992, Dr. King has been working alongside his colleagues in the … A Lifetime of Impact You likely wouldn’t know Dr. Graham King is one of Canada’s most accomplished …
Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
… general endocrine disorders; lipid disorders; pituitary/adrenal/gonadal disorders; thyroid cancer; and pregnancy and … Endocrinology, and Metabolism Clinics Endocrinologists Dr. Irene Hramiak Dr. Tisha Joy Dr. Robert Hegele Dr. Jeff Mahon Dr. Charlotte … general endocrine disorders; lipid disorders; pituitary/adrenal/gonadal disorders; thyroid cancer; and pregnancy and …
One-Stop Pituitary Clinic
… As endocrinologists we are experienced in the use of drugs to reduce the hormone overproduction and in the … which is used for taking blood samples and to administer drugs as required for the specific test. The CIU is located … examination of your eyes. Your eyes may be dilated with drops, so please bring a driver with you as your vision may …
What causes asthma? DocTalks Podcast Season 4, Episode 26
… the triggers, treatments and new science in asthma with Dr. Constance Mackenzie, a respirologist in the Asthma … the triggers, treatments and new science in asthma with Dr. Constance Mackenzie, a respirologist in the Asthma … the triggers, treatments and new science in asthma with Dr. Constance Mackenzie, a respirologist in the Asthma …
Study offers hope for hard-to-treat type 2 diabetes
… for people with type 2 diabetes Lisa Mercer and Dr. Tamara Spaic Lisa Mercer had tried just about everything … making it easier for patients to manage the disease,” says Dr. Tamara Spaic, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Diabetes … Not yet approved in Canada In February, the US Food and Drug Administration cleared the use of the Control IQ+ …
A sigh of relief
… or have reacted to the first vaccine dosing,” explains Dr. Harold Kim, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Allergy and … dose in her community. It too was uneventful. Allergist Dr. Harold Kim says people like Joel McLaughlin would be … may not need to hold back. This clinic is a game changer.” Dr. Kim agrees. Without the clinic’s cautious approach, many …
Why healthy aging means caring for both brain and body
… walking. This type of fragmented care is exactly what Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, a geriatrician and researcher at … advocates for a more holistic approach to care –one that addresses the full spectrum of aging challenges, from dementia … impairment, a condition that can lead to dementia. Dr. Montero-Odasso’s holistic approach to older adult care …
Viral mouth-taping trend ‘sus’ says Canadian sleep expert
… endorsing mouth taping without scientific evidence,” says Dr. Brian Rotenberg, researcher at Lawson, LHSCRI and … and whether or not it is safe.” Rotenberg collaborated with Dr. Elise Graham, paediatric otolaryngologist head and neck … communities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western …
Protecting our community during respiratory season
… of our responsive strategy this respiratory season,” adds Dr. Michael Silverman, Chair/Chief, Infectious Diseases in … and as we expected, it’s time for a renewed approach,” says Dr. Kevin Chan, Corporate Medical Executive at LHSC. … of our responsive strategy this respiratory season,” adds Dr. Michael Silverman, Chair/Chief, Infectious Diseases in …
Virtual patient care – the COVID-19 silver lining
… needs, keep connected with their health care team,” says Dr. Sarah Jarmain, Co-Chair of St. Joseph’s Quality Council … this is a model of care we must pursue post COVID-19,” adds Dr. Jarmain. This doesn’t minimize the struggle of those … we haven’t been able to be see during the pandemic, says Dr. Jarmain, “but what teams have been able to do very …
Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day: Two women, two stories, one message
… I had this feeling of constantly waiting for the shoe to drop. I was young in a new marriage with this thing that was … her breast cancer risk. She met with breast surgeon Dr. Muriel Brackstone at St. Joseph’s Hospital to talk about … and to putting cancer on the backseat rather than in the driver seat, where it had been,” says Kate, an early …
Revolutionary new breast imaging technology comes to St. Joseph’s
… departure from the mammogram exam as we know it,” said Dr. Anat Kornecki, Medical Director, Breast Imaging, at St. … the quality of the images we are able to obtain,” adds Dr. Kornecki. “Better images improve our ability to catch … much easier to manoeuvre and to position patients, says Sandra MacFarlane, Technical Coordinator, Mammography, at St. …
The journey to where you’re meant to be
… to be The journey to where you’re meant to be For Cassandra Fisher, identifying and addressing gaps in the health care system has shaped her … manager, she quickly formed a strong connection with Dr. Susan McNair, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Regional … The journey to where you’re meant to be For Cassandra Fisher, identifying and addressing gaps in the health …
Keeping an Eye on Care of the Future
… on Care of the Future Keeping an Eye on Care of the Future Dr. Khaldon Abbas is using his curiosity and passion for … with eye diseases and disorders. While in university, Dr. Khaldon Abbas had a deeply moving experience as a … and outcomes for people with eye diseases and disorders. Drs. Phil Hooper, Verena Juncal and Tom Sheidow, all retinal …
A powerhouse combination
… to allow more treatment options for patients,” says Dr. Narinder Paul, Lawson scientist, Chief, Medical Imaging … for cancers that are more difficult to treat. Dr. Narinder Paul, Chief of Medical Imaging at St. Joseph's … potential response to different treatment options,” says Dr. Paul. “We will be able to offer patients across our …