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A Passion for Our Past
… and sterilization prior and after use, and a circa 1930s drying oven used to remove moisture from chemicals during … Noelle Tangredi shows off the microscope that belonged to Dr. Frederick Luney, who set up St. Joseph's first pathology … indicates it was developed by an American manufacturer for Dr. B.L. Hession, a Western University graduate and St. …
FAST and slow - the varying speeds of a stroke journey
… her hands with mine and when I couldn’t, she called 911.” Dr. Ricardo Viana is urging everyone to know the signs of a … St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) physiatrist Dr. Ricardo Viana. Blood clots are the most common cause of strokes and special drugs called thrombolytic medicines can be used to break-up …
St. Joseph’s prescribes lifestyle as medicine
… centres. Registered nurse Amanda Mikalachki, left, and Dr. Sonja Reichert are part of a team that takes an … to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyle patterns,” says Dr. Sonja Reichert, a physician with the PCDSP and Principle … and wellbeing of people living with type 2 diabetes,” says Dr. Reichert. “Ultimately, we would like to create a health …
New HPV testing in cervical cancer screening: What you need to know
… cancer screening: What you need to know A conversation with Dr. Robert Di Cecco As of Monday, March 3, 2025, Ontario has … What’s changing happens in the lab. Here, gynecologist Dr. Robert Di Cecco explains the shift to HPV testing and … cancer screening: What you need to know A conversation with Dr. Robert Di Cecco As of Monday, March 3, 2025, Ontario has …
Capturing Bacteria’s Grand Ballet
… it should perhaps be considered an organ in its own right. Dr. Jeremy Burton, PhD, Research Chair of Human Microbiome … expertise – all fueled by the generosity of donors. Dr. Michael Kovacs, Program Lead, Lawson's Imaging Research … Lawson scientists, Michael Kovacs, PhD, Frank Prato, PhD, Dr. Michael Silverman, Seema Nair Parvathy, PhD, and Neil …
Four Decades of Progress: How HIV care has transformed
… “In the 80s, it was basically a death sentence,” recalls Dr. Lise Bondy, Infectious Disease Care Program physician at … of long-term survival.” Today, that landscape has changed dramatically. The evolution began in the mid-1990's with … understanding. “You can have sex without barriers, have children, and live a full, healthy life,” says Muhsin. …
A gift of dignity
… The donation included clothing for women, men and children of all sizes. “When supporting our patients with the … away with the Sexual Assault Evidence Kit,” explains Cassandra Fisher, Coordinator of the RSADVTP. “This donation … from Joe Fresh – a gift of dignity for women, men and children who come to the program for care. The RSADVTP, located …
Veterans Care: Operational Stress Injury Clinic
… Substance misuse is the harmful use of substances (like drugs and alcohol) for non-medical purposes. The term “substance misuse” often refers to illegal drugs. However legal substances can also be misused … of Research Consortium group being led by psychiatrist Dr. Don Richardson. The consortium includes representation …
Diabetic supplies or groceries – sometimes the choice is difficult
… than changing the lancet each time he pricked his finger to draw blood seven to 10 times a day, he would use the same … “I have felt angered and jealous at times that people with drug addictions are provided simple things such as needles, … lives and the health of patients, says endocrinologist Dr. Tamara Spaic. “We live in the era of great advances in …
Coping with holiday and winter blues
… of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a specific syndrome, caused by a seasonal change and shorter days. … to four months of life every year in those affected,” says Dr. Iouri Rybak, psychiatrist in the Mental Health Care … “And don’t forget about the importance of exercise,” adds Dr. Rybak. “Physical activity is known to be a strong …
Forensic Mental Health Care Program
… Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health 401 Sunset Drive St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 3C6 Phone: 519 646-6100 ext. … 519-631-8510 ext. 49354 Fax: 519-631-2361 Medical Director Dr. Ajay Prakash Phone: 519-631-8510 ext. 49221 Fax: … 519-631-8510 ext. 49232 Fax: 519-631-2361 Psychiatrists Dr. Naghmeh Mokhber Phone: 519-631-8510 ext. 49221 Fax: …
A new path to veteran healing from PTSD
… symptoms, making it easier to engage in psychotherapy. Dr. Don Richardson, Scientific Director of the MacDonald … improve PTSD treatment given the complexity of their cases. Dr. Don Richardson, former Medical Director of the OSI … they both work. But when you combine them, medication can address certain things that allows veterans to participate in …
Born to Move
… Born to Move Born to Move Faces of Mobility Dr. Tim Doherty, Chair/Chief of Physical Medicine and … into adulthood, our lack of mobility might slow us down. Dr. Tim Doherty treats people who have mobility loss. A … how movement and activity affect one’s health. We asked Dr. Doherty about mobility. Q: WHY IS MOBILITY AN IMPORTANT …
Top 20 Under 40: an exceptional trio from St. Joseph’s makes the list
… They comprise an exceptional three between 33 and 39: Dr. Heather MacKenzie, a physician in the Department of … and creating opportunities for others to shine as well. Dr. Heather MacKenzie, David Ross, and Lisa Walters. More … my job.” One of those clinicians is 20 Under 40 recipient Dr. Heather MacKenzie, selected for both her research and …
New primary care clinic to target gap in gender-based violence care – the first of its kind in Canada
… will serve all ages, with a key focus on women and children affected by sexual assault, abuse, sex trafficking and … Care Clinic, with a key focus on care for women and children affected by sexual assault, abuse, sex trafficking and … trauma and violence-informed clinic is urgent,” says Dr. Susan McNair, Medical Director of the Regional Sexual …
Smart technology in the home effective for supporting mental health care, study finds
… a high level of care to maintain community living,” says Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Assistant Scientific Director at Lawson … a high level of care to maintain community living,” says Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Assistant Scientific Director at Lawson … a high level of care to maintain community living,” says Dr. Cheryl Forchuk, Assistant Scientific Director at Lawson …