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Students helping stroke patients with unique kits
When learning that people suffering from strokes were being negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, third year science students from Western University Varunaavee Sivashanmugathas and Ganathyashan (Yashan) Chelliahpillai acted fast. “We had heard how patients with strokes were struggling...
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Celebrating our medical radiation technologists
With a caring touch, 93 registered medical radiation technologists (MRTs) support patient care and diagnosis across St. Joseph’s Health Care London, performing more than 155,326 medical imaging exams each year. Using ultrasound, radiological (X-ray and CT), nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging...
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Dual honours for a remarkable physician
In compelling testimony to his exceptional commitment, expertise and energy, Dr. Michael Silverman is the recipient of both the Joint Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Award and the St. Joseph’s MAC Award this year. It’s the first time an individual has won two MAC awards in the same year. This...
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MEDIA RELEASE: Partner abuse remains major threat during COVID-19 second wave
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, St. Joseph’s Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program urges those in danger to reach out
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Coming Together to support mental health in our community
Our world has become much smaller during this time of self-isolation. COVID-19 threatens our health, but for those who are already experiencing mental illness isolation, uncertainty and fear are posing the greatest threat during this pandemic. To address this important need, community champions and...
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Thinking outside the box
Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty, anxiety and concern around the globe. But it has also created sweet moments of opportunity, generosity and gratitude. Girl Guides of Canada thought outside of the box – quite literally – and found a new and clever way to sell the...
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A Master among us
Congratulations to Dr. Irene Hramiak, St. Joseph’s endocrinologist and Lawson Health Research Institute scientist, who has been awarded a 2020 Mastership from the American College of Physicians (ACP)...
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CBC Marketplace – Long Term Care home inspection report story
The care, safety and dignity of our residents is paramount at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care. Our staff and physicians are dedicated and caring individuals who are committed to the wellbeing of...
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Designing his future
When James Telfer was asked several years ago by his endocrinologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital for a loan of his creative design talents, he was happy to oblige. The request was for a special medal to be presented each year to patients with insulin-dependent diabetes who reach 50 years since their...
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A lifesaving finding - During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, St. Joseph’s patient Barbara Moscovich is telling the world about the discovery of a tiny dot with big implications for women with dense breasts
London, Ontario – It was startlingly clear – a tiny bright dot stood out starkly amid the grey waves and shades on the image. Unseen on every other exam, something was definitively there. It was a...
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