Our Stories

Read the latest stories about what's going on at St. Joseph's Health Care London.

Most Recent
Popular
Featured

Harnessing the power of bacteria

More than half your body is not actually human, according to scientists. Human cells are outnumbered by trillions of microorganisms, known as microbes. These bacteria, viruses and fungi play an important role in keeping you healthy – from fighting harmful pathogens, to affecting the way medications work, to regulating your immune system. And the exploration of this hidden microbial world is rapidly transforming how we understand health and disease. “The microbiome touches everything in human health,” says Jeremy Burton, PhD, Director for the Canadian Centre for Human Microbiome and Probiotics...

Breaking new ground in facial reconstruction surgery

St. Joseph’s Corey Moore, MD, and Louis Ferreira, PhD, have developed a ground-breaking surgical technique using robotic technology to improve the lives of people with skin cancer.

Staying Connected

Your generous support of new televisions gives veterans like Terrence Abbott access to news and entertainment and keeps them connected to the world around them.

A Gift of Gratitude

Big-hearted and beloved by many, Lorraine Yeoman left a gift in her Will to support St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program.

Best Foot Forward

Your compassion helps people with diabetes to step in the right direction.

Warm Fuzzies

During the past year, you provided warmth and assistance to people during their most vulnerable moments.

Man in lab coat stands in front of equipment

Breaking the mold

When Louis Ferreira, PhD, launched a research project to make hand splints with a 3D printer, the technology his team developed was some of the most advanced in the world. Since then, that tech has rapidly evolved – and so too has the work of his research team. In March 2025, Ferreira’s team was...

Photo of Dr. Tamara Spaic, endocrinologist at St. Joseph's.

Study offers hope for hard-to-treat type 2 diabetes

Lisa Mercer had tried just about everything to regulate the ups and downs of her blood sugars, from a strict diet to medication to four-a-day-day insulin shots. But her busy life with type 2 diabetes finally started to feel better when she enrolled in a clinical trial at St. Joseph’s Health Care...

A voice for mental health care

Improving systems, addressing stigma and raising awareness– these are the goals of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Patients’ Council. Through volunteering their time, skills and experience, Patients’ Council members find their voices as they support and advocate for their peers. The council is...

Smiling woman with blue shirt and red glasses

The giving journey

Vikkie Gibson, a long-time St. Joseph’s volunteer, care partner and donor, knows her way around the health care system – and around the halls of Parkwood. She spent her career as a nurse in various clinical roles, including caring for patients receiving hemodialysis and cancer care. Her favourite...