DocTalks Podcast

The DocTalks Podcast, a conversation on what’s new and relevant in the world of medicine and hospital health care in Canada. Join us for each episode, as our host, award winning journalist Ian Gillespie interviews St. Joseph's Health Care London's physicians, patients and caregivers to dive deep into what it’s like to treat and live with some of today’s most common health challenges.

Our episodes focus on various health concerns from cancer and diabetes, to mental health care and dementia. We explore the latest research, discoveries and treatments with world renowned experts from St. Joseph’s. We want to help our listeners know how to prevent and detect illness and how to better navigate our health care system. Be sure to check here for our latest episodes or subscribe to the DocTalks Podcast. You can also follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon.

The DocTalks Podcast is brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation with production by Kelsi Break and Jordan Moore.

New DocTalks Podcast Episode: Stroke Awareness with Dr. Jamie Fleet

June is Stroke Awareness Month! According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 878,000 Canadian adults have experienced a stroke. Strokes affect each person differently, based on where and how much damage is done to the brain, but there is hope.

Cervical cancer w/Dr. Robert Di Cecco - DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 30

Each year, about 1,550 Canadians are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 400 will die from it. Yet cervical cancer can be prevented with regular cervical screening and follow-up of abnormal results. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Robert Di Cecco an...

All about colorectal cancer with Dr. Jamie Gregor - DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 29

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 66 people in our country are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day and almost 38 per cent of those people will die from the disease. While most cases occur in adults over age 50, it’s becoming more common in the younger population. On the latest episode...

DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 28 - How you walk and your brain health w/Dr. Manual Montero-Odasso

Did you know that how you walk can indicate how healthy your brain is? Studies show how someone walks and how fast can be an early predictor of future falls, frailty, dementia and even life expectancy. According to the Cleveland Clinic, by age 60, 15% of people will have an abnormal gait, a number...

What causes asthma? DocTalks Podcast Season 4, Episode 26

According to Asthma Canada, asthma is the third most common disease in our nation, affecting more than 3.8 Million people. While there is no one cause or cure for asthma, there are triggers asthma sufferers should avoid and ways to control their condition. On the latest episode of the DocTalks...

Osteoporosis with Dr. Kristin Clemens: DocTalks Podcast Season 4, Episode 25

More women die from osteoporotic fractures than from breast and ovarian cancer combined. According to Osteoporosis Canada, over 80 per cent of all fractures in people over age 50 are caused by osteoporosis. Unfortunately, once a fracture happens, this silent disease is often in the advanced stages...

DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 24 - Heart health in women with Dr. Ashlay Huitema

Chest pressure, burning sensation, jaw or neck pain - did you know these could be signs of a heart attack in women? Sometimes women ignore these symptoms, thinking they may be because of other illnesses. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Ashlay Huitema a...