Pop-up Pap Test Clinic returns Nov. 1
To fill a gap in London, this clinic will now be held two to three times a year. London Ontario – In response to tremendous demand, the Colposcopy Clinic at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph...
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London Hospitals introduce respiratory season Masking Guidelines
London, ON – As we enter the fall respiratory virus season, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) are introducing respiratory season masking...
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A symphony of comfort and care
Touch and music are two things so engrained in our everyday lives that we might not notice the power they have in someone’s care journey. From the sound of music from a favourite record to holding a loved one’s hand —it’s hard to imagine life without them and their impact to care, comfort and...
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Lawson launch and open house attract hundreds to view health science in action
Featuring some of some of the best and brightest health research in the country, a launch event and open house on October 16 showcased the new Lawson Research Institute to staff, patients, members of the public and dignitaries representing health care, research, higher education and politics. Check...
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50 years of dedication at St. Joseph's
Stepping through the doors at St. Joseph’s Hospital for her first day on the job on May 1, 1974, Barbara Scott was eager to start working. Back then, Pierre Trudeau was Canada’s Prime Minister, the average price of a home in London was $31,000 and The Exorcist and The Sting were box office hits...
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Recharting the course of Alzheimer’s disease
“The importance of this research on the community cannot be overstated,” shares Sarah Best, Research Manager, about the work in Alzheimer’s disease happening inside the walls of St. Joseph’s Health Care London right now – projects sustained by donor funding. “Our population is aging, and the biggest...
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Investing in life-changing research
Among cherished family photos and special mementos in the office of Jeremy Burton, PhD, is a slightly faded photo of a young woman. Burton points out the framed photo as he enthusiastically talks about his work. It’s a young Miriam Burnett, after whom the Miriam Burnett Chair in Urological Sciences...
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Celebrating the great ones
The 2024 Tribute Dinner was an inspiring celebration of determination. Close to 1,000 people gathered at RBC Place London on October 9th to hear from Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and physician, and honour the greatness of the care teams and generous donors. Dr...
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