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Speech, hearing matter to St. Joseph’s patients and professionals

St. Joseph’s celebrates the life-changing work of speech-language pathologists and audiologists It’s the “little moments” of progress that spark Lori Keenan’s days as a speech-language pathologist. Now working at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute with people who have acquired brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, Keenan has a decades-long highlight reel of helping children, seniors and every age in between gain or regain their communication skills. “When someone is able to speak fluently for the first time, or when they can eat a favourite food again because their swallowing function has...

Lest we forget

Secord World War veteran George Beardshaw enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 18. Beardshaw would go on to fight in France, landing at Juno Beach to help liberate French cities from Nazi Germany’s control. “We lost a lot of men during that time,” says George. Near the end of the war...

Veterans memorial at Parkwood Institute during autumn

Hall of Heroes

Thank you to the Hall of Heroes donors, who give to the specialized needs of Veterans cared for in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute. We are so grateful for your ongoing support. Each year, your contributions help enhance the lives of our Veterans in so many special ways...

Wearing a Poppy Correctly

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Terry Louise Woods and her table display

Knitting Together a Caring Life

It’s hard to miss as you stroll through the Artisan’s Loft at The Market at Western Fair District: a table filled with pumpkins painted neon pink. Sitting beside them is a photograph of a group of dogs wearing pink balloons and the message, “Get those puppies checked!” It’s Terry Louise Woods’s way...

An advocate for mental health awareness, the late Dr. Joseph Rea is being awarded the Community Partner of the Year Award

A well-known family physician in the London area, the late Dr. Joseph Rea, is being recognized with a 2022 Lawson Community Partner of the Year Award for his advocacy and passion to improve mental health outcomes. “My brother in his life experienced mental illness and for him it was very important...

London researchers discover novel method to diagnose long COVID

Published this week in Molecular Medicine, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute have found that patients with post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) have unique biomarkers in their blood. The team is now working on developing a first of its kind blood test that could be used to diagnose...

Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler

Dr. Jeff Weiler recognized for his role in helping launch the Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity Dedicated to helping enhance research to improve patient care, Dr. Jeff Weiler has won the 2022 Lawson Staff Award of Excellence. Dr. Weiler began his career with Lawson in 2020 and has been...

New community hub to ease trauma of abuse for children and youth

Creating a safe space for children and youth who have been abused, where they only have to tell their story once, is the goal behind a new partnership in London and the upcoming opening of the Beacon House Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC). St. Joseph’s is a proud partner in the initiative...

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.