Our Stories

Read the latest stories about what's going on at St. Joseph's Health Care London.

Most Recent
Popular
Featured

Beverly and James Thompson standing in front medical imaging equipment

Generations of giving

Down-to-earth, quietly generous, and community minded are just a few of the words that come to mind when you think about Beverly and the late James (Jim) Thompson and their family. Along with the generations of the family that came before them, they have been enriching communities across Ontario for more 100 years. Bev, Jim and their family will be honoured at the 2024 St. Joseph’s Tribute Dinner this October in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to care and research at St. Joseph’s and their strong commitment to helping people in the local community and beyond. Born and raised...

Courage is contagious

Nearly 1,000 people gathered together for St. Joseph’s Tribute Dinner on October 20 – and were inspired by the many messages of courage, conviction and determination. The compelling stories about four patients’ care journeys and the commitment from the team at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute set the...

Creating pharmacists of tomorrow

London, Ontario - As the complexity of chronic diseases evolve – and rates rise in Canada – St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is helping to create a new generation of pharmacists with expertise in outpatient care of a rapidly growing patient population. St. Joseph’s has launched a...

Mary MacLeod dedicates 40 years to volunteering

Volunteer Mary Macleod is among the recipients celebrating a 40-year career milestone.  Here’s her story. For more than four decades, Mary Macleod has been a steadfast and dedicated volunteer at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). Volunteering both her time and talents, Mary reflects...

Supporting the Sisterhood

Helen Berner knows why accessing the latest state-of-the-art breast imaging equipment is so important – it helped save her life. One morning while in the shower she discovered a grape-sized lump under her breast. At first, she didn’t think too much about it, but as the days passed she became more...

International hero touches down in London for St. Joseph’s Tribute Dinner

From international hero and serving as the inspiration behind a Hollywood movie to being the featured guest speaker at St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation’s largest fundraising event, Ambassador ‘Sully’ Sullenberger will take the stage at RBC Place London on Friday, October 20 for Tribute Dinner...

Knowledge, support and sisterhood - the power of BRA Day

It’s so much more than people at a podium. Those who attend Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day at St. Joseph’s Hospital will be immersed in a sisterhood of support and a sense of community like no other. And they will leave with knowledge gained directly from experts on the frontlines of care...

Hooked on helping

When asked how many fish he caught on a recent salmon run in Owen Sound Ontario, retired Master Corporal Dan Hawco says, “Just one, but, even though a fishing trip can quickly move from feast to famine, there is one f that is constant in every outing, friendship.” Dan grew up fishing off the coast...

The enduring legacy of Mother Ignatia

When the Sisters of St. Joseph first stepped off the train in London to begin their journey of healing in Southwestern Ontario, it was Mother Ignatia Campbell who would lead this compassionate charge. Opening Mount Hope in 1869, initially a home for orphans and the aged, Mother Ignatia would go on...

Gardening for the mind, body and spirit

Digging into the benefits of gardening is quickly growing into an empowering and healing activity for mental health care patients at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). Recreation therapists at the Finch Family Mental Health Care Building at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute recently...