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The Shenouda family in formal attire at the 2023 Tribute Dinner

Building a stronger future

Amir Shenouda came to Canada in 2001 from Alexandria, Egypt with a backpack full of dreams. He dreamed of being successful, starting a family, raising children and giving them a chance for a good life. Although he was uncertain about what the future would hold, he was excited to explore what Canada...
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A soldier's story of finding hope

Ten years ago, Wes McTeer, was on the battlefields in Afghanistan. At 21 years of age, alongside fellow soldiers, he cleared main supply roads of improvised explosive devices and mentored the Afghan National Police. It was an extremely dangerous mission, but from an early age, Wes knew he wanted to...
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Dr. Neville Suskin

A national leader in shaping cardiac rehabilitation

Anyone who has suffered a frightening heart-related event understands the importance of safely limiting the risk of developing more heart trouble, resuming life and improving wellbeing. This is the critical role of cardiac rehabilitation and a St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) physician...
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Partnered to create a homeless hub at Parkwood Institute

In partnership with Atlohsa Family Healing Services and as part of the Health and Homelessness: Whole-of-System Response, St. Joseph’s became an official site for a homelessness hub in London and continued to re-develop the Indigenous-led shelter –Wiigiwaaminaan – in J Building at Parkwood Institute...
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Sean and Claudette at Southwest Centre

A day in the life of the Forensic Rehabilitation Team

The overnight nurses complete a handover of care to the nurses starting the day-shift – reporting on how patients did overnight – medication is administered, and breakfast is served to patients. By 8:30 am, the unit’s care station is filled with a flurry of activity. The clinical team gathers to...
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Dr. Michael Silverman

Endocarditis exacts heavy toll for marginalized people: study

A study of five-year survival rates shows treatment for vulnerable people should include in-hospital addiction support and community care, with special attention to the needs of marginalized young women. LONDON, Ont. and REGINA, Sask. – People who inject drugs are dying at an alarming rate from...
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