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Tall dream comes true

With a list of burning questions in hand, Patricia Prance answered an incoming video call. On the other end of the line – a giraffe and his zookeeper. Prance has virtually visited not one but two giraffes thanks to St. Joseph's Health Care London's Palliative Care Unit at Parkwood Institute. Her interest in giraffes first sparked when she visited African Lion Safari as a kid. “I just fell in love with the way they ran and their tall necks. And I'm tall and lanky and run kind of like a giraffe,” she laughs. Prance always dreamed of meeting a giraffe and being able to pet it, but travel...

From India with Love

After more than six decades of courage, care, and giving back, Dr. Mohan Merchea and his family are creating an award to support ophthalmology residents at St. Joseph’s.

Lawson Strategic Research Fund winners using imaging to improve patient care and outcomes

Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute are being recognized for their advanced imaging work by winning two Strategic Research Funds which will supports projects that advance science and generate high impact health solutions for patients. Using advanced imaging to improve hip replacement...

Did the pandemic derail your regular breast screening?

COVID-19 has inadvertently provided further proof of the importance of timely screening for breast cancer. Book your appointment today. If you missed your breast screening appointment due to the pandemic, book it now. A serious side effect of COVID-19 has come to light showing the impact of...

Do you have dementia?

Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Do you lose your keys or your cell phone or find yourself searching for a word in a conversation? Are you worried these are signs you may have memory problems and even dementia? While 40 per cent of us will experience some type of...

All in the family

A new exhibit at St. Joseph’s Hospital showcases generations of families that have contributed to the legacy of the hospital dating back to its earliest days. American author Alex Haley famously wrote “in every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” At St. Joseph...

Helping to heal

“I was surprised when I got the call,” smiles Chris Boyd. “I never expected it and I could hardly believe it.” The unexpected call was from the Governor General’s office of Canada. Chris was given the exciting news that she was one of this year’s recipients of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers...

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Community cycling event hits higher gear for mental health

For the second year in a row, the Forest City Cycling Challenge rolled past its fundraising goal to support youth mental health research and the purchase of exercise bikes for patients at St. Joseph's.

Man gets eye checkup at Ivey Eye Institute

Protecting our most precious gift – our ability to see

Delicate and intricately complex, it’s essential for vision. It’s also a common culprit in the loss of that gift. The retina contains millions of cells that work together to detect light and communicate with the brain. But aging and various health conditions can lead to retina complications that can...

St. Joseph’s prescribes lifestyle as medicine

For years, 58-year-old Mark Alfieri had missed all the signs of type 2 diabetes. The ones he did notice – numbness and pain in his hands and feet – he dismissed as part of a long-standing back injury. He also admits to abusing his body with less than stellar eating habits and an addiction to sugar...