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Building relationships, improving mobility and cheering on progress

Rajendar (Raj) was just 13 years old and living in India when he first felt the pull towards his future career as a physiotherapist. He was dealing with a stubborn foot injury at the time and his parents had difficulty finding a physiotherapist- when they finally did, he recalls feeling enthralled. “I remember being impressed at how present he was with me, how skilled he was.” Today, Raj works as a physiotherapist in the Neurotrauma Rehabilitation Program at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Parkwood Institute. There, he helps support a variety of patients dealing with neurological injuries...

A legacy of life and love – reborn

Oh baby oh baby – you won’t want to miss the newest display in the legacy corner at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The history of childbirth at St. Joseph’s is chronicled from 1901, when the first birth was recorded at the hospital, to 2011 when the program transferred to London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC...

On the right track

Celebrating Mental Health Week and National Physiotherapy Month at St. Joseph's. Working in close collaboration with occupational therapists, therapeutic recreationists and nurses, physiotherapists help patients restore and regain physical and mental independence as well as quality of life. Pictured...

Celebrating nurses across St. Joseph’s

During National Nursing Week (May 6 to 12), we celebrate the important contributions of nursing across our organization. Through their knowledge, skill and compassion, nurses make a difference in the lives of the patients and families who come to us for care. We acknowledge our nurses’ commitments...

Food allergies – don’t swallow everything you hear

When it comes to food allergies, rampant misinformation is far too easily digested. From food sensitivity testing to allergy prevention in babies, incorrect information is actually contributing to an increase in food allergies. For Food Allergy Awareness Month in May, allergist Dr. Samira Jeimy with...

Bridging the gap between high school and university

Lawson Imaging attracts youth to medical research. Exposure to professional experiences can help students envision themselves in specific professions and Dr. Donna Goldhawk aims to do just this by introducing medical research to high school science students. As coordinator of Youth Outreach for the...

Beyond the classroom

Medical students become volunteers as part of a social medicine course at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. In a collaborative initiative with Western University’s School of Medicine & Dentistry, 13 medical students have been volunteering at Mount Hope. The students visit...

Our People: Meet Roger Goossens, St. Joseph’s volunteer Eucharistic minister

What do you know about the people you pass in the hall or see in the cafeteria every day? What do they do at St. Joseph’s? Here we will introduce you to a member of the St. Joseph’s family, recognizing their contribution to respect, excellence and compassion. Role Humble, kind, and devoted are words...

New study aims to understand team-based care for chronic disease management

Chronic diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are complex and require thorough care to help manage the condition. Patients often need support from an integrated team of health care professionals who work in different settings. Dr. Shannon Sibbald (pictured), associate...

The lasting touch of kindness

You never really know whose life you are impacting, or how. Just ask Martha Scott. As a child, Martha spent a lot of time in and out hospital with childhood leukemia. Naturally, she remembers her oncologist, but over the past 30 years there is someone else Martha has often thought about – the “snack...