Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test that provides pictures of organs and structures inside the body, produced by using a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy. In some cases, a contrast dye may be used during the MRI scan to improve the image of certain structures. In many cases, MRI...

What is molecular imaging and theranostics? Nuclear Medicine at St. Joseph's has been renamed Molecular Imaging and Theranostics to better reflect the sophistication, growing expertise, scope of care and evolving possibilities within this medical imaging specialty. Molecular imaging and theranostics...

General Radiology/Radiography or x-ray uses x-rays passed through your body to create a picture of internal structures of your body. These images are used to identify disease or injury. Please note: St. Joseph’s Medical Imaging Program does not accept walk-ins for imaging, including general x-ray...

What is an ultrasound? Ultrasound creates images using sound waves instead of x-rays. It is very good for looking at organs such as the heart, veins, arteries, gallbladder, liver, spleen, kidneys and bladder. Ultrasound services at St. Joseph’s Ultrasound services at St. Joseph’s include...

A collaborative approach The One-Stop Pituitary Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital was created by St. Joseph’s in collaboration with specialists across the city. The clinic’s purpose is to streamline care for patients with pituitary disease through convenient scheduling of appointments on a single day...

The Osteoporosis and Bone Disease Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital provides specialized outpatient care for patients with osteoporosis, calcium disorders and other metabolic bone diseases (e.g., Paget’s disease, renal bone disorders). The following services are available: Treatment of primary and...

Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery is a surgical specialty focused on problems in the head and neck region. Previously known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT), otolaryngologists are trained in both medicine and surgery of the whole head, face and neck region. Conditions treated by otolaryngologists...

St. Joseph’s Pain Management Program serves people with a wide variety of problems, including musculoskeletal pain and neuropathic pain syndromes. Our multidisciplinary team consists of physicians, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, a social worker, and a clinical...

Find contact details and hours of operation for the Prescription Shop Our pharmacists are pleased to offer personal, private consultation on all prescriptions to ensure you receive the maximum benefit from your medication. We accept all government and major private prescription drug plans. All...

The Rheumatology Centre at St. Joseph’s Hospital is an outpatient facility specializing in the research and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that commonly affect the body’s musculoskeletal system (bones, joints, tendons).