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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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Jennifer’s Choice
The threat of breast cancer led Jennifer Murphy to make an agonizing decision. The young mom will talk about that choice at Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day on Oct. 17 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
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New breast cancer surgery approach improves survivorship and leaves women looking and feeling whole
Surgical oncologist Dr. Muriel Brackstone, Medical Director of the Breast Care Program of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, is co-founder of Canada’s first, hands-on oncoplastic surgery course. She is the keynote speaker at the Best in Breast Care Conference on Oct. 19 in London.
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Historic $7.5 million donation to launch new clinical research centre in mobility and activity at St. Joseph’s
London, Ontario – Local couple Bill and Lynne Gray have made a historic $7.5 million investment in healthcare that will open a new clinical/research area at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, and fuel...
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Know the ABCs for a safe school year for children with food allergies
Dr. Samira Jeimy at St. Joseph’s Hospital has 10 important tips for parents of youngsters with food allergies starting school this fall. Starting school is a major life step for youngsters as well as...
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One warrior to another: Veterans create and deliver ‘warrior beads’ to patients at Children’s Hospital
London, ON - John Doucette gently placed his thumbprint into the soft bead of clay, offering a prayer and making a wish. He knew someday this bead – after it is painted and kiln fired – might bring...
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Smart Homes for community living
Study testing smart technologies to support people with severe mental illness. Release originally published by Lawson Research LONDON, ON – A first-of-its-kind research study by Lawson Health Research...
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Author Mark Lukach inspires guests with poignant keynote address at Breakfast of Champions
London, Ontario – Mark Lukach spoke openly about his family’s heart-wrenching mental health journey on the stage at Breakfast of Champions this morning. His presentation touched on themes from his...
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Food allergies – don’t swallow everything you hear: May is Food Allergy Awareness Month
London, Ontario – When it comes to food allergies, rampant misinformation is far too easily digested. From food sensitivity testing to allergy prevention in babies and children, incorrect information...
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Bestselling author Mark Lukach to share family’s heart-wrenching mental health journey
London, Ontario – Mark Lukach will take the stage at Breakfast of Champions to tell the story of his family’s mental health journey. His bestselling memoir My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward chronicles...
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Celebrating Doctors' Day
On May 1, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of Ontario doctors. May 1 marks the 8th Annual Provincial Doctors' Day, recognized by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) as a day to celebrate...
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Celebrating Doctor's Day
On May 1, we recognize the extraordinary contributions of Ontario doctors. May 1 marks the 8th Annual Provincial Doctor's Day, recognized by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) as a day to celebrate...
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