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Ting Yim-Lee, director of PET/CT

Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s and cancer studies receive $7.2M boost

The quest to advance detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and to personalize cancer care has received a major boost, with $7.2 million in funding to Lawson Research Institute (Lawson) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) for first-of-its kind research. Lawson scientists will...
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Sweet dreams

A good night’s sleep – it’s something we all dream of. And there are no shortage of tips and tricks on how to reach the rapid eye movement (REM) stage and enjoy your slumber. But for the more than five million Canadians who live with sleep apnea, a disorder in which breathing stops and starts...
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St. Joseph’s nurses making a difference

As we mark National Nursing Week May 6 - 12, St. Joseph’s recognizes the 1,400 hard working nurses for the significant work they do and the integral role they play in the health care system. The Canadian Nurses Association theme this year is ‘Changing Lives. Shaping Tomorrow.' We acknowledge nurses’...
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The Power of Passion: Discovering Joy Through Recreation Therapy

Across St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph's), recreation therapy is used to achieve the highest level of independence and quality of life. Therapeutic recreation staff work with patients, residents, families, and other health care professionals to create a seamless routine of leisure and...
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Cassandra Fisher

Breaking down barriers

In an innovative partnership, victims of sexual assault in Oxford County are able to receive specialized follow-up care close to home. Considered the first agreement of its kind in the province, the Oxford County Community Health Centre (OCCHC) is collaborating with the Regional Sexual Assault and...
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Drs. Burrens and Gao

Providing access to world-class training

Growing up in Chile, Daniel Paccot’s life couldn’t have been more different than Ryan Gao, who was born and raised in New Zealand. Despite the 9,000 kilometre distance between their homelands, they shared a connection through their career goals and appreciation for the value of mentors. As...
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Engineering a better tomorrow

From the classroom to the real-world, Western University engineering students recently teamed up with staff from St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute to design medical devices that help solve present-day patient care issues. The first-year engineering students are part of an innovative course offered at...
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Dr. Adam Dukelow

A lifelong passion to serve and a focus on family

When asked why he became a physician, Dr. Adam Dukelow’s face lights up. His answer is brief, but filled with meaning, “to serve people.” Read below to learn more about St. Joseph’s new Vice President Medical and Academic Affairs and his plans for the role. When did you first know you wanted to be a...
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