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Read the latest stories about what's going on at St. Joseph's Health Care London.
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Tips for preventing falls at home
For Canadian seniors, falls are one of the leading cause of fatal injuries. November is Fall Prevention month. At St. Joseph’s, your safety is important to us. Here are some tips for preventing falls at home. Tips for preventing falls at home Eat well, stay fit and use a walking aid as recommended...
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Students helping stroke patients with unique kits
When learning that people suffering from strokes were being negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, third year science students from Western University Varunaavee Sivashanmugathas and Ganathyashan (Yashan) Chelliahpillai acted fast. “We had heard how patients with strokes were struggling...
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Celebrating our medical radiation technologists
With a caring touch, 93 registered medical radiation technologists (MRTs) support patient care and diagnosis across St. Joseph’s Health Care London, performing more than 155,326 medical imaging exams each year. Using ultrasound, radiological (X-ray and CT), nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging...
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Dual honours for a remarkable physician
In compelling testimony to his exceptional commitment, expertise and energy, Dr. Michael Silverman is the recipient of both the Joint Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Award and the St. Joseph’s MAC Award this year. It’s the first time an individual has won two MAC awards in the same year. This...
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Coming Together to support mental health in our community
Our world has become much smaller during this time of self-isolation. COVID-19 threatens our health, but for those who are already experiencing mental illness isolation, uncertainty and fear are posing the greatest threat during this pandemic. To address this important need, community champions and...
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Thinking outside the box
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty, anxiety and concern around the globe. But it has also created sweet moments of opportunity, generosity and gratitude. Girl Guides of Canada thought outside of the box – quite literally – and found a new and clever way to sell the...
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Designing his future
When James Telfer was asked several years ago by his endocrinologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital for a loan of his creative design talents, he was happy to oblige. The request was for a special medal to be presented each year to patients with insulin-dependent diabetes who reach 50 years since their...
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Assessing the pandemic's impact on Canadian Veterans and their spouses
Multiple studies are reporting the pandemic’s impact on the mental health of Canadians, but what effect is it having on our nation’s Veterans and their spouses? “With concerns about COVID-19 infection and drastic changes to everyday life, the pandemic is taking a toll on the health of Canadians,”...
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Business is blooming
Every spring, thousands across the Forest City travel to Heeman’s to begin their gardening journey. It’s a sensory experience unlike any other and a local tradition that goes back many decades. It’s also something that the family owned and operated business works hard to make just right. “Our...
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