In my 25-year career at St. Joseph’s, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing astounding creativity and in5novation in real time. Nothing is more exhilarating than seeing an idea take shape, transformed and perfected through research, and then take flight to improve care and the patient experience...

Fecal transplants are saving lives and their potential is flush with possibility. But there’s a desperate need for donors. It’s quite the conversation starter. At parties or gatherings, when someone asks John Chmiel what he does, he gets a kick out of telling them “I sell poop for money.” It’s true...

A life of trauma would describe Jodi’s turbulent childhood. Repeatedly sexually assaulted, she would go on to be victimized many times in different ways, and become trapped in addiction. Caught in the grips of alcohol, cocaine and ecstasy in high school, Jodi’s world evolved into a whirlwind of...

St. Joseph’s history is rich with the experience of compassionate care, innovative research and teaching the next generation of care providers. This illustrious legacy is woven into the fabric of St. Joseph’s and tangible in the artifacts on display in the current exhibit of St. Joseph’s Hospital...

“So, tell me more about insulin”, DocTalks host Ian Gillespie asks as he leans intently towards the microphone. He’s interviewing Dr. Tamara Spaic, an endocrinologist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) and the topic of conversation today is diabetes. Informative conversations like...

For the second year in a row, the Forest City Cycling Challenge sped past its fundraising goal on the path to support youth mental health research and purchase exercise bikes for patients of St. Joseph’s Health Care London. It was the sound of celebration as the spinning wheels of hundreds of...

Deep in the kitchen at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Parkwood Institute, certified chef Fred Cousins stirs a fragrant batch of freshly made soup for residents and patients to enjoy. It’s not just any soup – but one made from a traditional Indigenous recipe, which has become a staple and a...

What started as a lofty goal to reduce suicides and attempted suicides within a health care setting is taking flight in communities across Ontario. A suicide prevention toolkit is generating hope well beyond hospital walls. A leader in suicide prevention, St. Joseph’s Health Care London was the...

After an intense workout two years ago, Cindy Vanderveen began noticing an array of debilitating symptoms she thought were signs of a stroke. “I had issues with my vision; everything looked distorted. I had problems speaking and couldn’t eat or drink without choking on my food,” explains Cindy....

Ever since she can remember, Jasmine Devassy has dreamed of being a nurse. She’s even chased that dream across the world. “I grew up in India, in a family of nurses,” says Jasmine. “My mom is a nurse, and so are two of my sisters.” Jasmine completed her registered nurse (RN) training in India in...