​Interventional Radiology (IR) or "special procedures" is an expanding area of imaging used to diagnose and treat vascular and non-vascular diseases. IR is a minimally invasive technique that is less risky for patients and usually reduces time spent in the hospital. These procedures are performed...

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...

At St. Joseph’s we are committed to helping individuals with mental illness achieve their personal goals while supporting the patient’s family/support network. Our vision at St. Joseph’s is to earn complete confidence in the care we provide and to make a lasting difference in the quest to live fully...

The Dual Diagnosis Program at Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care serves adults between the ages of 18 and 64 who are living with both a mental illness and developmental delay, through inpatient, outpatient and outreach services. The 12-bed inpatient unit provides specialized assessment, treatment...

The Geriatric Psychiatry Program provides specialized inpatient and outpatient care to aging clients who suffer from late onset mental illnesses or severe behavioural responses. The program focuses on assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, prevention, family/community support and education. The team...

The Mental Health Care Treatment and Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Institute provides both inpatient and outpatient care for individuals aged 18 and older who have severe, persistent and complex mental illness that have not fully responded to treatment. Services include assessment and...

The Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Unit is a 20-bed inpatient unit located in Parkwood lnstitute Main Building. The program is designed to meet the rehabilitation needs of those with complex musculoskeletal problems requiring an inpatient, interdisciplinary approach. All referred patients require...