Media

Recent Updates - 2014

Media Release - New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Ontario's High Risk Breast Cancer Screening Program - June 16, 2014

• What's Your Breast Cancer Risk? (local release) - June 16, 2014
• London Community News coverage

Media Release - Local Champions Recognized for Enriching Patient Experience (Human Touch Awards) -April 24, 2014

London Tech Firm ResIM vying for top internet award - April 23, 2014 (Courtesy of Metro News)

• CTV media coverage

Media Release -  Alcohol consumption affecting the number of cancer cases in Ontario - April 22, 2014

• Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: 2014 Alcohol Report 

• Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: 2014 Alcohol Backgrounder  

• Cancer Risk Factors in Ontario: 2014 Alcohol Q&A

2013 Archives

New Video Aims to Alleviate Fear of Colonoscopy - November 13, 2013

• Click here to watch CTV coverage - December 3, 2013

Project looks at improving transition back from cancer care centres - October 31, 2013 (Courtesy of St. Thomas Times Journal)

More Women in Ontario Should be Screened for Breast Cancer - October 8, 2013

• Click here to view the OBSP Media Backgrounder

Pink Notes for Primary Care

• Click here for coverage in London Community News - July 19, 2013
• Click here for coverage in Metro London - July 19, 2013

Improving the Health of First Nations Peoples through Strengthened Relationships - June 5, 2013

• Click here for coverage from Windspeaker News.

Report on Ontario's Cancer System - CSQI Results 2013 - May 15, 2013

Ontario Research on Breast Screening Technology Leads to Province Wide Changes - May 14, 2013

Local Paediatric Team Recognized for Delivering Compassionate Patient Care (Human Touch Award) - April 25, 2013

Care Close to Home: Tom & Mary Lou Share their Experience of Life, Love & Cancer - April 10, 2013

• Click here for coverage from MyFM in Strathroy.

Pledge to Screen for Colorectal Cancer - February 27, 2013 (Courtesy of 94.1 MyFM)

Colorectal Cancer Screening Now Easier - February 20, 2013 (Courtesy of 104.7 Heart FM)

High Rates of Colorectal Cancer in Ontario Linked to Lack of Screening - February 20, 2013 (Courtesy of Woodstock Sentinel-Review)

Are you Colon Cancer Aware? - February 19, 2013 (Courtesy of The Londoner)

Londoners are Encouraged to "Make the Pledge" to Screen for Colorectal Cancer - February 19, 2013

Patient Navigation Plays Integral Role in Cancer Journey - February 1, 2013

• Click here to read article in London Community News

2012 Archives

New Cancer Program Aims to Reduce Cancer Deaths in London's Newcomer Communities - November 27, 2012

• Click here to read article in London Metro

"Cancer Surgery Close to Home" Campaign Launches in South West - November 20, 2012

Southwestern Ontario Residents Encouraged to Get Screened for Cancer - November 7, 2012

Tops & Bottoms: Women's Cancer Prevention & Screening Awareness - October 25, 2012

Cervical Cancer Awareness Week Highlights Importance of Updated Screening Guidelines for Ontario Women - October 22, 2012

• Click here to read article in Western University's Gazette Lifestyle Brief

Chemotherapy Clinic in Wingham Celebrates 10th Anniversary - October 15, 2012

South West Regional Cancer Program Launches New Website - October 11, 2012

• Click here to read article in Fanshawe College's Interrobang magazine

Breast Cancer Screening Saves Lives - October 2, 2012

• Click here to view London Free Press coverage

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Kicks off Pink Bus Tour in London (video) - May 23, 2012

Woodstock Hospital Opens Chemotherapy Clinic (video) - May 16, 2012

Health Care Improving for Cancer Patients in SW Region: CSQI Report - May 16, 2012

South West Regional Cancer Program along with the London Knights and the Owen Sound Attack Take a Shot at Colorectal Cancer - February 28, 2012

2011 Archives

Regional Lead Receives National Award - December 14, 2011

Thameswood Lodge Celebrates 50th Anniversary - November 22, 2011

Regional Collaboration = Better Care for Patients - November 3, 2011

Cervical Cancer Awareness Week Highlights the Importance of Regular Screening - October 25, 2011

• Click here to view CTV News coverage 

New Process Simplifies Patient Journey - October 17, 2011

• Click here to view CTV News coverage
• Click here to view Rogers Daytime coverage 

Regular Breast Screening Saves Lives - October 11, 2011

OBSP Expands - June 28, 2011