2024-25 Grants Listing
Because of your generosity this past year, the Foundation was able to disburse funds totaling more than $8.7 million. New discovery and research; game-changing technology supporting care; and funding for professional awards, bursaries and studentships: all advanced thanks to your support.
Patient Care
St. Joseph's Primary Care Diabetes Support Program - Best Foot Forward Project, $10,094
Supporting the evaluation of the reliability of a "Harmonized Foot Ulcer Screening and Referral Algorithm" and the dissemination of the algorithm in the Diabetes Program.
Wishing Well Program for Residents at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, $623
A program that makes dreams and wishes come true for the residents of Mount Hope by funding meaningful personal items and unique experiences in the community
Music Therapy Palliative Care, $400
In support of musical entertainment for the patients and families to enjoy together.
The Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity, $180,382
Operational funding for The Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, where researchers and clinicians are addressing the growing prevalence of mobility problems in Canadian society as a result of illness and catastrophic injury that robs people of their independence and quality of life.
Social Gatherings, Sporting Events and Entertainment for the Veterans Care Program, $3,287
Funding to provide additional entertainment opportunities for Veterans such as attending sporting events like baseball and football games, entertainment in the main auditorium and outdoor barbeques and social gatherings.
Multi-Faith Prayer Space at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, $219
To complement the Mount Hope Chapel that serves residents and staff in the Christian tradition, the facility created a Spiritual Reflection Room to act as a neutral multifaith space to honour other spiritual traditions.
Refreshing the 2 Perth – Dementia Care Unit Dining Room, $105,674
This updated space supports the needs of the Veterans in 2 Perth – Dementia Care Unit by fostering independence and improving nutrition for residents. Funds were used to provide a comfortable, homelike dining environment and renovate a kitchenette where Veterans can now independently access a refreshment centre, snacks and nourishment between meals.
St. Joseph's Endourology Fellowship Program, $30,000
Supporting integration opportunities for trainees within the Urology Program at St. Joseph’s to develop skills in basic and advanced endourological and robot-assisted laparoscopic treatments to improve patient care.
Therapeutic Recreation Experiences in Complex Care, $2,286
Supporting patient engagement with various community outings, as well as special on-site programs for those people unable to leave the facility.
Home Area Enhancements and Engagement Activities for St. Mary's First Floor Residence, $546
Supporting interactive enhancements for shared living spaces and activities for resident engagement at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care.
Road to Mental Health MINDS Connecting Youth Project, $3,977
Funding transportation assistance for transitional-aged youth (ages 16-25) living in rural communities to enable them to access mental health supports in the city of London.
An App for Patient Care Regarding Sinus and Sleep Apnea Diseases, $17,932
Supporting the development of a smartphone app, which provides resident learners access to update their learning including the information related to the essentials of sinus disease and sleep apnea education from an otolaryngology surgery perspective.
Breast Imaging Equipment Fundraising Case, $2,314,358
Support to update breast imaging equipment at St. Joseph’s Hospital, including contrast-enhanced mammography units, mammography and sterotactic biopsy units, ultrasound machines and soothing sensory suites.
Bingo Bonanza for Residents at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, $119
Funding to host fun bingo activities for residents, enabling them to strengthen their cognitive and social skills such as recognizing letters, numbers and celebrating wins with their peer group.
Rocking Chair for Unit H2 Geriatric Psychiatry Program, $1,513
Through a designated donation, patients can experience the soothing rocking motion of a therapeutic rocking chair that provides comfort and calmness particularly for those experiencing anxiety and distress related to their diagnosis of dementia.
Breast Reconstruction Day Event in the Breast Care Program, $113
An annual special educational event to raise awareness about breast reconstruction through presentations by both physicians and patients who share details and updates about these procedures in a public forum.
The Possibilities Project in Rehabilitation, $24,621
The Possibilities Project Fund supports the unique equipment needs of persons being discharged from Parkwood Institute’s Rehabilitation Program and transitioning to the community. The fund is intended to meet equipment needs to support the independence, quality of life and transition of patients following their rehabilitation, who lack financial resources for equipment and other specialized needs.
Veterans Care and Comfort, $82,578
The Veterans Care and Comfort Fund supports special care and comfort items that enhance the quality of life enjoyed by Veterans who make their home at Parkwood Institute.
Shoulder Surgical Fellowships in the Hand and Upper Limb Centre, $45,000
Supporting the funding of orthopaedic surgical fellows.
The Bill Mikula Fund for Palliative Care, $544
Supporting six new end-of-life carts, stocked with items that provide comfort for residents and their caregivers during palliative care.
Spread the Christmas Cheer at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, $6,539
A campaign to deck the halls at Mount Hope and make residents feel more festive through the purchase of 20 new Christmas trees and decorations, along with outreach to service organizations and schools within the community to help decorate.
The Corrie Granger Memorial Foundation Fund in support of Cardiac Rehabilitation Secondary Prevention Program, $8,176
The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program will now have three additional blood pressure cuffs from proceeds raised through this annual event.
The Anne Toal & Paul Brisson Fund for Patient Care Needs at Parkwood Hospital, $13,271
Supporting non-capital medical and patient-related equipment to meet the frontline patient care needs of the Specialized Geriatric Services, Rehabilitation and Complex Care programs at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute.
The Ann and Bill Fleming Fund for Patient Rehabilitation & Care Needs at Parkwood Hospital, $10,564
Medical and patient-related equipment to meet the frontline patient care needs in the Rehabilitation Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute.
Transportation for Group Psychotherapy in Geriatric Outreach Program, $227
In support of transportation costs to assist geriatric outpatients so they can attend group psychotherapy sessions.
Green Thumbs Gardening Program at Mount Hope, $1,292
The Gardening Program will be restocked with more soil, plants, bulbs, bird seed, bird feeders and adaptive equipment such as watering cans and hand tools for our residents who have a passion for gardening, as well as the addition of a live camera for those in isolation to watch the birds in the garden in real time.
Resident Experiences at Mount Hope, $640
Through donations designated in support of the Therapeutic Recreation Program at Mount Hope, events were held for residents such as animal visits, flower arranging workshops, music entertainers, engagement speakers, virtual reality engagement and more.
The Dr. John Denstedt Master of Surgery Research Excellence Award, $1,000
An annual award in support of urology students/residents/fellows who are enrolled in the Master of Surgery Program at the Schulich Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University.
Stroke Rehabilitation Renovation Project, $50,851
The stroke rehabilitation program will undergo an extensive renovation to create an extended care/outpatient program that includes an expansion of the gym space, the creation of a patient resource centre and various new specialized equipment.
Tri-District ABC Wish List 2024 for the Veterans Care Program, $117,360
The Royal Canadian Legion Tri-District ABC annual wish list supports various care and comforts including ground maintenance in Veterans Park, pub subsidy, Remembrance Day events, the Dreams and Wishes Program, Dining Delights Program providing outings and dining experiences, Camp Woodeden experience and a riverboat lunch cruise. It also funded a new aquarium, theatre tickets, resident lounge televisions, subscriptions like YouTube and Netflix, a shuffleboard table and motion-activated projection systems to help engage those experiencing cognitive impairments and/or dementia.
Camp Mount Hope Family Fun Day, $1,061
Through a generous donation, Mount Hope residents enjoyed their annual camp day filled with the nostalgia of campfire pits, campfire songs, badge stations, live musical entertainment, decorations, games, activities and treats for all.
The Tom & Joanne Cowan Endowment for Care & Research Innovation at Parkwood Hospital, $13,420
In support of various items to enhance care within the Rehabilitation program including a bicycle for the brain injury program, an “interactive metronome” tool to help improve cognition and sensory skills, iPads for client therapy, noise-cancelling headphones, a therapy device to aid muscle strengthening to rehabilitate swallowing, resource manuals for brain injury patients to assist with ongoing therapies, wheelchair cushions and prism glasses.
Parkwood Training & Simulation Room Project, $25,996
Funding to support the newly designed and expanded Training & Simulation Room that will be the dedicated training space for ongoing learning and development at Parkwood Institute. Training provided in this space by educators will include monthly orientation sessions for staff, regular in-services on new products and practice of skills, respiratory therapy education, capacity building for nursing staff and simulation-based training for nurses to practice hands-on clinical skills.
Palliative & End-of-Life Carts for Mount Hope Resident Comforts, $3,775
Funded by the Rosa Connor Endowment for Resident Comforts, six new palliative and end-of-life carts will now be available in each resident area filled with comforts for the residents and caregivers such as candles, cozy sheets, gowns, speakers for music, notebooks, lip balm and dried lavender sachets.
The Marjorie Jean Jolliffe Fund for Educational Materials and Brochures for Ivey Eye Institute, $3,015
Funding patient education materials and brochures on eye conditions.
The James & Frances Sweitzer Endowed Fund for Highest Priority Needs at St. Joseph's Hospital, $3,022
In support of priority capital needs of the organization, one surgical headlight for the otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) operating room will be funded.
Proper, Evidence-Based Footwear to Prevent Falls, $8,751
The Geriatric Care Unit will now have access to 280 new pairs of proper footwear for those medically in need to help prevent foot swelling and reduce falls.
Mount Hope Resident Christmas Social, $2,018
Residents and families enjoyed festive events that included a Christmas social with delicious festive treats and desserts, live music, flowers, decorations throughout living spaces and a festive meal on Christmas Day.
Christmas Cheer for Mount Hope Residents, $4,473
Christmas cheer was spread throughout Mount Hope to mark the holiday season, including special gifts of care and comfort items for residents with no caregiver support. All residents were surprised with gifts of chocolate and comfort kits that included body wash, shampoo, tissues and lotion.
Road to Mental Health Emergency Grant, $2,259
The MINDS Program Road to Mental Services provides funding for transportation assistance so that transitional-aged youth (ages 16-25) living in rural communities can access mental health supports in the City of London. It also enables urban Indigenous youth in London to access eligible mental wellness supports located in the local Indigenous communities. With initial funding sources fully depleted, this one-time emergency grant funded transportation costs from December 13, 2024, to January 31, 2025 and ensured uninterrupted services while the program secured further funding.
Christmas Cheer and Celebrations for the Veterans, $15,000
To provide added cheer for Veterans during the Christmas season, each Veteran was surprised with a wrapped gift of a cozy fleece vest and they enjoyed the excitement of two events featuring brass swings bands, dancers, specialty beverages, gourmet treats and a fun-filled photobooth to capture memories.
New Coats for Clients in the Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health Programs, $5,488
Supporting an urgent need to provide warm attire during cold winter months, clients of the inpatient and outpatient mental health programs were kept warm with a total of 253 coats were provided (125 donated and 128 funded at a significantly reduced cost).
Season of Celebration Campaign Proceeds, $884,225
Through donations made to the Season of Celebration Campaign for 2022-23 and 2023-24, funding was provided for various priority patient care equipment items across the sites of St. Joseph’s:
- Wardrobes for the Veterans Care Program, $360,397
- Accessible Bus for the Veterans Care Program, $254,215
- Blanket Warmer for Diagnostic Imaging, $4,500
- TV Initiative for the Veterans Care Program, $112,516
- Blanket Warmer for the Surgical Inpatient Program, $13,298
- Cuddle Beds for the Veterans Care Program, $98,122
- Blanket Warmer for the Cataract Program in Ivey Eye Institute, $10,135
- Televisions for Main Lounges in the Mental Health Care Program, $6,465
- Pianos for the Mental Health Care Program $9,226
- Slings for Mount Hope, $15,349
Priority Patient Care Capital Equipment Needs
Supporting a variety of priority patient care equipment needs as identified through the hospital’s capital plan:
- Vitals Tree and Monitor for Forensic Psychiatry, $1,926
- Vital Spot Monitor for the Cardiac Rehabilitation & Secondary Prevention Program, $2,725
- 10 Replacement Mattresses for Spirit Beds in the Mental Health Care Program, $6,000
- 8 Sit-to-Stand Lounge Chairs for the Veterans Care Program, $14,426
- Bipolar Cautery Generator for the Urology Program, $15,000
- Life Fitness SYNRGY360 for the Rehabilitation Program, $37,023
- 2 Smart Boards for the Mental Health Care Program, $10,584
- A Silent Music Room for the Mental Health Care Program, $3,509
- Matrix TF30 Folding Treadmill for the Mental Health Care Program, $3,295
- Side-by-Side Bicycle for the Mental Health Care Program, $3,819
- Slit Lamp Imaging Capture System for Ivey Eye Institute, $13,000
- Mattress Isotour Standard for the Palliative Care Program, $4,150
- 2 Whisper Glide Swings for the Veterans Care Program $20,599
- Furniture for 3K/E in the Veterans Care Program, $7,775
- OmniTrainer for the Veterans Care Program, $8,553
- FLOAT for the Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity, $241,881
- Vital Signs Monitor for the Veterans Care Program, $13,627
- Handicare Ceiling Lift for Mount Hope, $3,342
- 7 Conjure High Back Operator Chairs for Mount Hope, $2,463
- 3 Bedside Cabinets for Mount Hope, $2,550
- Isoflexial Pump and Mattress for the Mental Health Care Program, $5,919
- FLOAT for the Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity, $59,971
- Bobath Deluxe Table with Electric Backrest for the Rehabilitation Program, $12,288
- Multi Rhythm Mattress with Pump for the Complex Care Program, $11,990
- Surgical Microscope for the Hand and Upper Limb Centre, $110,456
- Glidescope Core 15 Premium System for the Operating Room, $19,778
- 5 Advantage Ready Wide Bed Package for Mount Hope, $20,845
- Ceiling Lift Installation in Tub Rooms for Mount Hope, $7,702
- 2 Ceiling Lift Motors for Mount Hope, $7,526
- IsoTour Mattress and Pump for the Complex Care Program, $6,045
- 16 Patient Bedside Chairs for Specialized Geriatric Services, $12,917
- Holter Monitor Units and Scanning Software for the Cardiovascular Investigation Unit, $3,000
- Vital Signs Monitor for Nuclear Medicine, $967
- 2 Cysto Videoscopes for the Urology Program, $33,900
- Senaptec Sensory Technology System for the Rehabilitation Program, $34,304
- Haag-Streit Slit Lamp for Ivey Eye Institute, $43,096
- Shower Chair Lift for the Veterans Care Program, $21,360
- Wheelchair for the Veterans Care Program, $3,209
- Virtual Reality Module System for the Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity, $106,694
- Bioness Integrated Therapy System with Software for the Stroke Rehabilitation Program, $34,557
- Insight Flex Mini C-Arm for the Hand and Upper Limb Centre, $72,750
- 3 Vital Signs Machines for the Mental Health Care Program, $1,451
- 16 Stryker Proform Psych Mattresses for the Mental Health Care Program, $8,884
- 4 Adapt 2 ROHO Mattresses with Accessories for the Veterans Care Program, $19,902
- 5 Mattresses for the Veterans Care Program, $6,550
- Wheelchair Access Swing and Custom Cushion for Mount Hope, $11,095
- 75 Rec Hall Chairs for Mount Hope, $22,875
- 2 EC2 Evacuation Chairs for Mount Hope, $3,265
- Vital Signs Monitor for the Geriatric Psychiatry Program, $2,730
- 2 Zen Plus Rocker Chairs for the Forensic Mental Health Care Program, $8,150
- Sigma ECT Device for Mental Health Ambulatory Services, $31,290
- Clavis EMG/STIM Device with Accessories for the Rehabilitation Program, $6,040
- 2 Vital Signs Monitors and Stands for the Rehabilitation Program, $5,451
- 4 Tonopen Avia Tonometer for the Ivey Eye Institute, $27,580
- Pharmaceutical Grade Refrigerator for the Pharmacy, $4,560
- MicroRec Haag-Streit Adapter for the Ivey Eye Institute, $3,492
- Paediatric Colonoscope for the Endoscopy Program, $37,208
- Haag-Streit Imaging Module 910 Slit Lamp Camera for the Ivey Eye Institute, $14,550
Research
2024-25 LHRI Founding Endowment, $86,937
Supporting ongoing research initiatives at Lawson Research Institute to improve health care for our community, region and beyond.
2024-25 Lawson General Endowment, $31,440
Supporting ongoing research initiatives at Lawson Research Institute to improve health care for our community, region and beyond.
2024-25 Research Capital Fund, $5,089
Supporting ongoing research initiatives at Lawson Research Institute to improve health care for our community, region and beyond.
2024-25 Helen and Frances Lawson Chair in Diabetes Research, $145,825
Chair position that is improving diabetes care through medical research.
2024-25 Dr. Joseph Rea Endowed Chair in Mood Disorders, $38,009
Chair position to advance progress in understanding mechanisms of the causes, prevention and treatment of affective disorders to improve the care and treatment of those suffering from these disorders.
2024-25 Miggsie Lawson Directorship of the Lawson Health Research Institute, $63,962
Chair position of the Scientific Director of Lawson Research Institute, attracting research talent and improving medical research for the health of our community, region and beyond.
2024-25 Donald and Elizabeth Ness Endowment, $19,609
To support the pursuit of expert assistance for researchers to commercialize their discoveries at Lawson Research Institute.
2024-25 Douglas & Vivian Bocking Chair in Fetal and Newborn Growth, $106,344
Chair position in Fetal and Newborn Growth.
2024-25 Endowed Chair in Human Microbiology & Probiotics, $230,385
Chair position in Human Microbiology & Probiotics, improving health care through research in probiotics.
Additional Research Grants in 2024-25
St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation was proud to support the following research projects through generous grants in the past year.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Research Study, $651
Bringing St. Joseph's Diabetes Care to Patients in the Hemodialysis Unit: A Quality Improvement Research Study, $16,587
Partial Oral Antimicrobial Therapy for Infective Endocarditis in Persons Who Inject Drug, $11,500
Smart Technologies for Youth Mental Health Care, $12,209
The Cyclotron Case, $193,767
Teleprom-Y Study, $10,061
Sarcoidosis/Autoimmune Disease Research Study, $50,762
Translational Clinical Breast Cancer Trials, $147,000
Dr. Robert Teasell Fellowship in Stroke Rehabilitation Care and Research, $130,211
Laboratory for Advanced Medical Prototyping (LAMP), $65,087
3D-Printed Splints, $72,661
The MacDonald Franklin Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Research Centre, $262,048
CAN-Thumbs UP Home-based RCT Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia, $605,309
Dr. Robert Teasell Fellowship in Stroke Rehabilitation Care and Research, $18,445
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) Program Development and Upgradation to Good Manufacturing Practice, $14,550
Intrinsic Hand Function Testing Post Nerve Surgery, $2,209
Gray Centre Catalyst Grant, "Examining Cerebral Hemodynamics of Mobility and Activity in Older Adults", $15,000
Gray Centre Catalyst Grant, "Neural Activation Changes Associated with Increased Aerobic Intensity", $393
Gray Centre Catalyst Grant, "Evaluation before implementation: Understanding the perspectives of individuals with chronic neurological conditions regarding existing activity programs at Parkwood Institute", $2,000
Endowed Research Fellowship in Care of Older Adults, $30,000
London Life Endowed Research Studentship in Stroke Rehabilitation, $9,999
Mental Health INcubator for Disruptive Solutions 2.0 Phase 1, $283,914
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator, $126,945
MINDS 2.0 Phase 2: MINDS of London Middlesex Social Innovation Lab 2024-2025 Leaning into the Complex, Driving Equity, and Creating an Ecosystem of Social Innovation for Mental Health and Addiction System Transformation, $215,888
Endowed Research Fellowship in Care of Older Adults, $30,000
Joseph A. Scott Studentship in Mobility & Aging Rehabilitation Research, $10,000
Siskinds Endowed Studentship in Spinal Cord Injury Research, $10,000
Robert S. & Mary Gay, Donald, James, and Helen (Taylor) Gay Endowed Research Fellowship in Veteran Care, $27,500
The Ontario Secondary Prevention Network Phase II - Cardiac Rehabilitation Study, $38,330
BioMind Research Study, $80,594
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) Project, $32,373
Women in Immunology Research Conference, $20,000
Centre for Research on Health Equity & Social Inclusion (CRHESI) Research Manager for Health & Homelessness Evaluation, $95,625
Education
Educational Learning for the Transitional and Lifelong Care Team, $2,685
This grant made it possible for the Transitional and Lifelong Care Program to bring in a speaker to share their lived experience of sexual health with a disability, with an audience of patients, caregivers and care team members, answer questions and enhance education.
The Dr. M. R. Belsheim Memorial Fund, $2,000
Awarded to a resident recognized as an outstanding teacher, amongst the gastroenterology subspecialty residents in the Gastrointestinal Training Program.
The Lloyd B. Hession Memorial Fund, $1,500
Awarded to a resident in internal medicine who in the opinion of his/her peers demonstrates exceptional ability in education and leadership, as well as a high academic standing in internal medicine.
The Christine McQueen Memorial Fund for Nursing Education Awards, $4,070
Awarded annually to qualified nursing staff across St. Joseph’s who wish to further their nursing education.
The Clinical Education & Development Fund Awards, $6,719
Awarded to members of an interdisciplinary team providing or supporting clinical care and directed toward clinical education, advancement of leadership, communication, critical thinking, conflict resolution skills, critical appraisal, continuous quality improvement and evaluation and/or research skills.
The Dr. David & Zivia Anne Meltzer Nursing Development Bursary Awards, $12,886
Awarded to nursing staff across St. Joseph’s based on excellence in nursing, to be used for continuing education in a nursing program.
The Michael P. Boucher Endowment for Leadership Development Award, $622
Awarded in support of leadership development, innovation, continuous learning and excellence in the fields of aging, rehabilitation, palliative and Veterans care.
The Nancy White Memorial Fund Award, $1,300
Awarded to a nursing staff member based on excellence in nursing and to be used for continuing education in a nursing program.
Ontario Association of Radiologists (OAR) Breast Conference, $1,703
Funded by the Dr. Lauren McCurdy Diagnostic Imaging Endowment, designated to support priority needs and educational opportunities for technologists, this grant supported registration fees for 36 staff members to attend the Ontario Association of Radiologists Breast Conference.
Diabetes Canada 2024 Professional Conference, $2,597
Funded by the Dorothy Gibson Memorial Endowment, designated to foster continuing professional education for diabetes educators, this grant supported a staff member to attend the Diabetes Canada Professional Conference as well as virtual registration for six staff.
The Joan Garrison Fund Awards, $3,000
Funded by the Joan Garrison Endowment, this annual grant provided two awards in recognition of excellent leadership qualities in support of personal and professional development.
Canadian Nutrition Society (CNS) 2025 Thematic Conference Advances in Research & Practice:
80 is the New 50 – Staying Well as we Age, $708
Funding for two registered dietitians to attend a one-day virtual conference exploring the physiological changes of aging and the pivotal role of nutrition and exercise in promoting healthy aging.