Our people - a powerhouse for change
Innovation in health care happens when we ask tough questions, dare to explore beyond conventional boundaries, take bold risks and breakdown barriers to better serve those who rely on us for care. At St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), I am grateful for the staff, physicians, volunteers, researchers and care partners who inspire change and innovation with excellence, respect and compassion.
In this issue of My St. Joseph’s, we highlight just some of the remarkable changemakers within our organization. These are individuals and teams who continuously strive to transcend the limits of possibility. Regardless of their role, they are visionaries, trailblazers, pioneers, influencers and the driving force behind our collective success.
Read about Dr. Sukhmeet Singh Sachal, a resident physician whose arduous journey into medicine and global advocacy epitomizes the resilience of a true changemaker. While just getting started in medicine, he is already recognized internationally through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as a thinker and doer who will make a difference in the world and a better future for all.
Learn how Lujane Al-Azem, a young care partner and aspiring nurse, found purpose and passion in a diagnosis of diabetes, which has changed her life and that of others who are now benefiting from her mentorship and the hope she inspires.
Similarly, the story of Judy Purves, who was able to return to life’s everyday pleasures with the exceptional care and creativity of speech language pathologist Penny Welch-West, showcases the powerful blend of compassion and innovation.
These stories and more provide a glimpse into the drive, dedication, spirit of generosity and ingenuity that defines St. Joseph’s.
I invite you to explore this issue of My St. Joseph’s and the people, programs and services making a profound difference in the lives of our patients and our community. Roy Butler, PhD President and CEO, St. Joseph’s Health Care London.
Roy Butler, PhD
President and CEO, St. Joseph's Health Care London
My St. Joseph's features compelling stories of care, compassion, innovation, discovery, dignity, community giving and spirit.
These are stories of impact, excellence and inspiration that shed light on who we are, what we do, and our enduring legacy of care – body, mind and spirit.
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Ask the farming Heeman family about their giving philosophy and the response is fittingly down to earth – both literally and figuratively. “The community is a lot like a plant – if you nurture it, invest in it and care for it, it will thrive and prosper,” says Will Heeman. Sitting around the table...
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