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Dr. Susan McNair

An “extraordinary career”

Over more than four decades, Dr. Susan McNair has worked tirelessly to transform care and services for victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence in London and across the province. Today, her dedication is being recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). McNair has...
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Revolutionary new breast imaging technology comes to St. Joseph’s

St. Joseph's Hospital, part of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, has become the first Canadian hospital to install the latest in mammography technology that allows patients to personally control and adjust the rate of compression during the exam. The Senographe Pristina designed by GE Healthcare is a...
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Scott McKay Arms Crossed

Living the legacy of community care

“We know people before we know what their illnesses will be.” The late Dr. Ian McWhinney, the founding father of family medicine in Canada, often spoke of the unique nature of general practice. “What we do is defined by the relationship with our patient,” explains Dr. Scott McKay, Chair/Chief of...
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Celebrating the small victories

For people receiving care in St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Program, life changed in an instant – but the road to recovery can take a lot longer. They might be facing physical, mental and emotional challenges after an illness or injury, requiring an in-hospital stay or specialized outpatient or...
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Ryan Finch standing in his garage with vintage cars

$5 million gift to fuel mental health transformation

A generous $5 million personal donation from Ryan Finch will fuel new research with a goal of transforming the mental health care system locally. The donation will support an innovative new term research Chair in Mental Health System Transformation – that will work to develop collaborative...
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Brian stands next to the eye examination equipment

Looking to the future

Brian Francis knows firsthand what it feels like to fear losing your vision. But he also knows the relief and joy of having access to life-changing eye care at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute. Brian’s lived a busy life. He and his late wife, Sharon, met when he volunteered to renovate her cottage...
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an Indigenous woman raises the Wampum flag at Parkwood Institute, as two flag holders look up at it

Recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day: June 21

An important milestone in celebrating the heritage and diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada; June 21, 2021, marks the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. In recognition of this significant day, the Two Row Wampum Flag was risen for the first time at St. Joseph’s Parkwood...
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Wearing a Poppy Correctly

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Getting screened for colon cancer is now easier than ever

The Endoscopy Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital is London’s designated site of Ontario’s ColonCancerCheck screening program. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Joseph’s, in partnership with Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) is encouraging people ages 50 to 74 to talk to their family...
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