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What do a donkey rider, decoder and pilot have in common?
They are part of the 2020 Vision of Veterans calendar. John Brownell parachuted from his plane when it was hit by gunfire. Bill Martin rode a military motorcycle through Western Europe. Iris Thomson worked at Bletchley Park as a decoder. Tom Allen hopped on a donkey to get where he needed to go in...
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Have your say. How can St. Joseph’s become more senior friendly?
St. Joseph’s Health Care London strives to be more senior friendly, and we are continually looking for ways to improve access and care for older adults. We welcome suggestions from patients, residents...
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Lawson ranked eighth in the country for hospital-based research
Lawson Health Research Institute is ranked eighth in the country according to the 2019 edition of “Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List” by Re$earch Infosource. This strong national position has been maintained by Lawson for the past six years and also keeps the institute within the top five in...
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St. Joseph's Director of Professional Practice recognized for her role in adapting care to best serve patients
Congratulations to Amanda Thibeault, St. Joseph’s director of Professional Practice for receiving the Iota Omicron Chapter’s 2019 Excellence Award in Nursing Leadership, an Honour Society of Nursing connected with Western University. “Amanda is an enthusiastic visionary for nursing,” says Karen...
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Diabetic supplies or groceries – sometimes the choice is difficult
The gap between what people with diabetes need to manage their condition and what they can afford is a growing concern for the Diabetes Education Centre (DEC) team at St. Joseph’s Hospital. A lack of funding for diabetes supplies, equipment and medications essential for evidence-based care means...
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Veteran Memories: Philip Cockburn, Tank driver, Canadian Army (1939–1946)
During the Second World War, Philip Cockburn was a tank driver with the Canadian Army, serving from 1939 to 1946. D-Day Remembered “I was part of a tank corps with the Canadian Army in the Second World War. On D-Day (June 6, 1944), my tank floated for about a mile in the early morning waters of the...
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Indwell honoured with St. Joseph's Award for a partnership of shared values
With a vision of “Hope and Homes for All,” Indwell, a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities, was recently honoured with St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Community Partner of Distinction Award. This award recognizes partnership and collaboration – essential requirements of...
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Running for your someone
When Theresa Carriere laced up for the first ONERUN in 2010, she was taking the first step of a movement that has impacted thousands of people in our region touched by cancer. A breast cancer survivor herself, Theresa was inspired to make a difference by running 100km from London to Sarnia in a...
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Ontario men gain access to advanced prostate cancer imaging through new study
Prostate cancer can be elusive. Wayne Smith’s journey with prostate cancer began 16 years ago when his family physician noticed increasing levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in his blood. PSA is a protein expressed by the prostate. A blood test is used to monitor levels of the protein as a...
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Hopes, dreams and adventures with diabetes
As part of Diabetes Awareness Month, St. Joseph’s presents the annual Diabetes Half Century Awards to patients marking 50 years of living with insulin-dependent diabetes. Among this year’s recipients is Bernice Jardine. While the illness came with hardship and sacrifice for her family in the early...
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