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Study suggests that cognitive and motor dysfunction in older adults with MCI share common changes to the brain. Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso’s research demonstrates that gait testing, such as walking while performing a cognitively demanding task like counting backwards (dual-task gait),can be an...

St. Joseph’s proudly finishes in the top four in the Canadian Blood Services’ annual Hospital Challenge. St. Joseph’s is proud to be a top finisher in annual Hospital Challenge of Canadian Blood Services (CBS), coming in fourth among 14 hospitals and contributing to more than 500 units of blood...

Human lungs are coated with a substance called surfactant which allows us to breathe easily. When lung surfactant is missing or depleted, which can happen with premature birth or lung injury, breathing becomes difficult. In a collaborative study between Lawson Health Research Institute and Stanford...

Confusion. Fear of the unknown. Worry about the future. Somehow, Niki Foulon manages not to be overwhelmed by these emotions as she shares the story of how her brain injury has affected her life. Instead, she lets them flow through paint strokes onto the stark white canvas of a mask. Niki and other...

Guests celebrated the accomplishments of our scientists, staff, trainees and partners. Over 300 guests attended the fifth annual Lawson Impact Awards on Wednesday, April 18 at the London Convention Centre to honour research making a difference and to recognize the accomplishments of our scientists...

Everyone knows Richard has talent. The room falls silent as he clears his throat, pulls the microphone close, strums an intro chord and eases into a soulful ballad. Richard is a patient of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program at Parkwood Institute. He’s performing one of his original songs, just...

Victims of sexual assault or human trafficking who choose to give a statement to police can now do so without leaving the supportive environment of the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program (RSADVTP) at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In an expanded partnership between St. Joseph’s...

A tireless group of volunteers grace the hallways at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care twice a week, helping residents stay close to God. Transporting 70 residents to and from Mass twice a week is a big job, but every single volunteer feels it is well worth the time, effort and...

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...