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Do you know where to go for care over the holidays?
There are many options to receive care over the holiday season. Please review the resources below so you know where to go to find the services you need. Southwesthealthline.ca is dedicated to helping residents of 8 Ontario counties -- London-Middlesex, Oxford, Elgin, Norfolk, Huron, Perth, Bruce...
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St. Joseph’s fosters the spirit of giving back
Inspired by St. Joseph’s mission to advocate for the vulnerable and those without a voice, staff and physicians rallied together in support of the health and well-being of our community through our annual employee giving campaign, Share the Spirit. Now in its 12th year, the four-week campaign...
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Lawson ranked eighth in the country for hospital-based research
Lawson Health Research Institute is ranked eighth in the country according to the 2019 edition of “Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List” by Re$earch Infosource. This strong national position has been maintained by Lawson for the past six years and also keeps the institute within the top five in...
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St. Joseph's Director of Professional Practice recognized for her role in adapting care to best serve patients
Congratulations to Amanda Thibeault, St. Joseph’s director of Professional Practice for receiving the Iota Omicron Chapter’s 2019 Excellence Award in Nursing Leadership, an Honour Society of Nursing connected with Western University. “Amanda is an enthusiastic visionary for nursing,” says Karen...
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How the immune system may play a role in neurodegenerative dementias
Dr. Elizabeth Finger is collaborating with Lawson Imaging scientists to study the potential role of inflammation in the brains of patients with neurodegenerative dementia. The immune system is one of our greatest defenses against disease and injury. But what happens when it betrays us? With...
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Home for the holidays
In the fall, the thought of spending Christmas at home was a distant hope for Floyd Blanchard. The 80-year-old had suffered a stroke that left much of his body paralyzed. Shortly after his acute care, Floyd became an inpatient in the Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Institute...
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The gift of caring
Twelve years ago, registered nurse Lyndsey Wintle, wondered what she could do to help bring a little extra holiday cheer to the older adult patient population she worked with in the mental health care program at St. Joseph’s. While brainstorming with colleagues around a table, little did she know...
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Meet Denise Taylor, Otolaryngology Nurse, Head and Neck Surgery
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. Role As a nurse in St. Joseph’s...
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Harm reduction research is improving care for patients who use substances
Research from Lawson Health Research Institute is helping to advance harm reduction strategies in hospitals for people who use substances. In an announcement today, Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and...
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