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The newsroom is a listing of all of the latest updates about St. Joseph's Health Care London. This includes all media releases from the organization as well as stories about our performance, accountability, care, teaching, research and innovation.
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MEDIA RELEASE: A sigh of relief
London, Ontario– Like so many people with serious health conditions, Joel McLaughlin lived in fear of contracting COVID-19. Yet, he was also terrified of what it would take to properly protect himself...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Announcing London's New Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST)
London, Ontario– A newly established outreach and support service is being piloted in London for individuals experiencing serious and/or acute mental health and addictions issues. Together, Canadian...
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Sharing our thoughts and prayers
We are shaken and deeply saddened by the targeted Islamophobic attack on June 6. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this disturbing act of violence and their loved ones as we pray for...
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Roy Butler announced as new President and CEO of St. Joseph’s Health Care London
London, Ontario – The St. Joseph’s Health Care London Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Roy Butler to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3...
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Joint Community Letter: National Nursing Week 2021
The profession of nursing is truly a calling, one that is deliberately chosen and aligned to the personal skills, qualities, and abilities of those who choose to answer it. During National Nursing...
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No service changes at St. Joseph’s at this time
St. Joseph’s Health Care London is developing a course of action in response to Ontario Health’s directive to ramp down services. We are assessing the needs in London and our region, and how our...
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St. Joseph’s launches education toolkit for concussion patients
London Ontario – It’s been almost nine years since Rob Staffen was in an accident that would change his life forever. Staffen was cycling down a mountain near Palm Springs, California in October 2012...
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Visitor parking rate changes as of April 1, 2021
As part of St. Joseph’s ongoing efforts to ensure parking rates are fair and consistent while maintaining the sustainability of our lots, some changes are being made to visitor parking rates...
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Kindness Krew keeps on giving
For the past year, the Kindness Krew at Parkwood Institute has been spreading goodwill through various pursuits and the pandemic has not stopped this charitable group of individuals from making a...
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MEDIA RELEASE: A lucky break
Patients like Leda Jarrett are being assessed for osteoporosis when they come to St. Joseph’s with a fracture that raises a red flag for the bone-weakening disease. November is Osteoporosis Awareness...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Designing his future
Available b-roll video download - Half Century Awards 2020.mp4 > From age 12, James Telfer knew what it would take to live well and long with diabetes. This year, the London artist will receive a...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Partner abuse remains major threat during COVID-19 second wave
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, St. Joseph’s Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program urges those in danger to reach out
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