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Julie Horton

It’s hard to imagine that life as you know it can change overnight. This was the case for thirty-eight-year-old Julie Horton, mother of three, who simply woke one morning to extreme discomfort in her

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Randy Bowden

When Randy Bowden lost his taste buds, he says it was one of the lowest points in his life. It may seem like an insignificant side effect, given other complications that can come with cancer

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Desiree Ford

On May 4, 2018, Desiree Ford was in a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of her friend and her dog. Desiree had to be airlifted in to Victoria Hospital due to the severity of her injuries and

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Dr. Michael Chu

Dr. Michael Chu Conducts World-Class Surgery as Interim Chair/Chief

Your IMPACT Cardiac Surgeon and Professor Dr. Michael Chu has one impressive resume. He’s a true virtuoso in the operating room and his surgical tools are his instruments. At home, this bravura

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Arrhythmia

Genetic research reveals new frontiers of cardiac care

Your IMPACT It is shocking when we learn of a young professional athlete who has collapsed and died mid-sport at the height of their career, presumably in peak physical condition. One of the

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Women's Ultrasounds

New ultrasound equipment creates unforgettable experience

Your IMPACT One of the most profound experiences for a pregnant woman and her family is the first ultrasound – the heart beating, the baby moving and the realization that she is nurturing new life

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Tremor-suppression glove

Tremor suppression possible with donor-supported glove

Your IMPACT Imagine trying to type an email or cook dinner, but your arm is shaking so uncontrollably that you’re unable to accomplish these basic tasks. Many patients with Parkinson’s disease — a

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Blood, Sweat & Spin

Spin event provides needed updates to cancer program

Your IMPACT Blood, Sweat & Spin – a community event raising money for the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP)* – hosted their inaugural event this past March. The event raised an astounding $42,000

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Dr. Glenn Bauman and Wayne Smith

Donors help researchers trace hidden cancers

Your IMPACT Cancer is one of the most pervasive and widespread diseases that affects all of us, whether directly or indirectly. Some cancers light up in an imaging scan or can even be visible to the