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Resiliency and strength tame ‘uninvited visitor’ who never leaves
Mary Ann Morgan of London, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 60 years, is among this year’s recipients of St. Joseph's Diabetes Half Century Awards. Mary Ann Morgan calls it an “uninvited, unwelcome, very demanding, 24/7 visitor that wants its own way at any cost.” She could have become a...
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COPD patients breathe in benefits of fitness
Just a few months ago, Jim Kenny would have described himself as fragile. He couldn’t walk to the end of his lane to take out the garbage. He was depressed with no social life and dwindling independence. “I was in desperate shape.” For Byron Ducharme, 76, taking a shower and putting on socks and...
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Our People: Meet Dr. Tim Doherty, MD, PhD, FRCPC
What do you know about the people you pass in the hall or see in the cafeteria every day? What do they do at St. Joseph’s? Here we will introduce you to a member of the St. Joseph’s family, recognizing their contribution to respect, excellence and compassion. Dr. Tim Doherty, Chief physiatrist at...
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Our people - a powerhouse for change
Innovation in health care happens when we ask tough questions, dare to explore beyond conventional boundaries, take bold risks and breakdown barriers to better serve those who rely on us for care. At St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), I am grateful for the staff, physicians, volunteers...
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Meet the Trailblazing Women Redefining Success
What is the most rewarding part of your role at St. Joseph’s? Working in the operating room (OR), we see patients at one point in their health care journey, but it’s a time of instant gratification because having their surgery is a time of relief for them. This is especially true for our breast care...
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Ripple Effects
Ryan Finch’s $5 million donation to mental health care research at St. Joseph’s is creating a ripple effect. Several community events, including Kicks for Strength and the popular Forest City Cycling Challenge, were inspired by his generosity. As news of the landmark donation spread in June 2023...
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A gift of dignity
In an outpouring of support for those facing the turmoil of sexual assault, a gift of dignity recently arrived at the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program (RSADVTP) of St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Numerous items of clothing donated by Joe Fresh means individuals who...
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In Good Hands
“I went down face first, denting my helmet. It felt like I fell into a cheese grater. My right arm was extended and I bounced off the deck and hit hard on my right side.” – Louis Martin It was a moment Louis Martin will never forget. While cycling in Elgin County on a downhill descent, he fell on an...
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Lawson ranks in top ten of Canada’s research institutes
For the 12th year in a row, Lawson Health Research Institute has ranked top ten in the country for the 2022 edition of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List by Re$earch Infosource. Lawson, the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, has...
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