Lujane Al-Azem has always believed in the power of human connection. It’s why the compassionate, young Londoner chose to major in psychology. What she didn’t know was that her greatest lesson wouldn’t come from a textbook or lecture. It would come in the unexpected form of a health crisis. Only...

Tarra Smith, an RPN in the Veterans Care unit at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, didn’t expect a “whole lot” from her single entry into the staff lottery. She had heard in the past about a few coworkers who’d won Whole Lotto Love, and decided to sign herself up through payroll deduction. “I looked...

Nursing student Isha Rai always knew she wanted to be a nurse. "When I was a little girl, my brother became seriously ill. There were many hospital visits,” recalls Isha. “As I grew older, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in health care and help others.” Isha is making strides toward her goals...

Building upon a long history of supporting and fostering healthy communities, St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) has become the first hospital in Southwestern Ontario to align its investments with its values to make an impact across the region. St. Joseph’s is collaborating with VERGE...

Growing up, Natasha Smids loved sports and animals. A natural athlete, she played everything from soccer and badminton to rugby and basketball. And with more than one pet at home and surrounded by farms, she dreamed of becoming a veterinarian technician specializing in large animals. And so, once...

Ashmeet Gill had her first PET/CT scan shortly after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a cancer of the body’s germ-fighting immune system. She was nervous. Claustrophobia is an issue for the young Stratford resident and the scan, necessary to determine if the cancer had spread beyond the...