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Pat Payton

A Grateful Journey of Healing: Pat Payton’s story

After nearly 40 years in the newspaper business, Pat Payton says he was ready to retire. Then, in early 2022, Pat was having trouble urinating. Understandably concerned, he visited his local doctor

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Taylor

Racing Awareness: Taylor Rayner’s story

Meet Taylor Rayner: financial advisor, racing enthusiast and advocate for mental health awareness. For as long as he can remember, Taylor has always tried putting others first. An individual

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Dr. Maleki

Flushing cancer away: Immuno-Oncology Research

Meet Dr. Saman Maleki, an award-winning translational immuno-oncology scientist whose out-of-the-box thinking has opened the doors for a visionary approach to cancer treatment using fecal microbiota

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Nolan Cooper

You make a difference: Nolan Cooper, Perfusionist

Shaping the Future of Perfusion through Dedication and Mentorship Nolan Cooper is a dynamic and driven perfusionist who found his true calling during his nursing days when he witnessed the world of

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Julie standing in front of LHSC smiling

Unlocking hope for healing: Julie Scopel’s story

While patients with cancer may share similar journeys, their unique genetic makeup means their symptoms, prognoses and even treatment responses can vary drastically. And with each variation comes new

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tamiko

Chemo in a time of chaos: Tamiko Ohta’s story

Shortly before moving from Calgary to London, Ontario with her husband and two daughters, Tamiko Ohta discovered a lump in her breast. It took her some time to find a family doctor in the area, and

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DAVID HILL

The hockey game that changed a life: David Hill’s story

David Hill is a healthy, active, 61-year-old man with many interests and hobbies. Recently retired, he is an avid skier who loves travelling with his wife and two grown children, especially to the

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harold kewley

Innovating in-the-moment care: Harold Kewley’s Story

Harold Kewley was never really in love with the idea of school. Instead, he found his passion playing every sport under the sun and establishing a successful career in real estate at the ripe age of

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marie france

A determined mindset transforms life: Marie-France Vermette’s story

Throughout her journey as a patient with London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), Marie-France Vermette embodied the term “mind over matter.” In December 2013, an undiagnosed clot in her lungs caused