Inspiring Stories

Armed with aging x-ray machines and treating an average of 80 patients per day, the orthopaedic surgeons at London Health Sciences Centre's (LHSC) Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic–a leading centre

When facing a diagnosis of a severe illness, a myriad of complicated thoughts, emotions and fears can run through a person's mind. How will this affect my loved ones? Where can I find the care I need

To say the LHSC Auxiliary has made an impact on health care in London would be downplaying a near-century-old institution dedicated to supporting patients at our hospitals. Yet, few people know of its

Hard work, the great outdoors and a natural diet are just some of the reasons James Pol believes growing up on a farm encouraged him to maintain such a healthy lifestyle for so long. So, in 2018

After nearly two decades of persistent, debilitating joint issues, Peter Lass was a man who – prior to these issues – enjoyed life as a high-energy dad, dairy farmer and athlete. “I forgot what life

Thanks to COVID-19, we have all learned to panic at even the slightest tickle in our throats. But, before the pandemic broke out, Lisa Weir didn’t think much of her persistent cough. After being

There are six billion letters in the human genome, each one coded for a particular message within our DNA. Beginning as a global endeavour mere decades ago, it took 20 labs, seven countries and an

Unless you’ve experienced it first-hand, it’s likely many of us take heart surgery for granted. But consider for a moment, the role of our heart, continuously pumping blood through our bodies to

It’s difficult to overstate the profound impact technology has had on health care. As our understanding of the natural world continues to advance, innovative minds help translate these new insights