Our Stories

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

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A voice for mental health care

Improving systems, addressing stigma and raising awareness– these are the goals of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Patients’ Council. Through volunteering their time, skills and experience, Patients’ Council members find their voices as they support and advocate for their peers. The council is composed of individuals with lived mental health care experience, including inpatients, outpatients and former patients. The council works in partnership with professional and clinical caregivers to ensure the best possible quality of life and standard of care is available at Parkwood Institute’s Finch...
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Globe-trotting surgeon

Dr. Muriel Brackstone is setting out on a globe-trotting, three-continent expedition to share her world-class expertise in breast cancer surgery. The surgical oncologist and breast surgery lead with St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program is the recipient of the prestigious James IV Travelling Fellowship...
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New interview room eases turmoil for victims of sexual assault

Victims of sexual assault or human trafficking who choose to give a statement to police can now do so without leaving the supportive environment of the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program (RSADVTP) at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In an expanded partnership between St. Joseph’s...
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Where they want to be

A tireless group of volunteers grace the hallways at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care twice a week, helping residents stay close to God. Transporting 70 residents to and from Mass twice a week is a big job, but every single volunteer feels it is well worth the time, effort and...
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