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Long-Term Ventilator Care
Area of Care
Long-term mechanical ventilation The Complex Care Program at Parkwood lnstitute provides a clinical setting for patients requiring long-term mechanical ventilation (LTV). There are six beds within the Complex Care Program that can be used for the residential care of “medically stable” ventilator...
Lung Diseases Program
Assessment, care and education St. Joseph’s Lung Diseases Program provides a full spectrum of assessment, care and education for patients who have a respiratory disease. With a focus on optimal function, wellness and prevention, our team of specialists helps everyone breathe a little easier for...
Medical Imaging
Contact or Directions Medical imaging at St. Joseph's Health Care London is a key service of our organization, supporting and providing patient care using equipment and techniques that are at the technological forefront of medical imaging and intervention. Click the appropriate link below to learn...
Medical Imaging: Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing
Area of Care
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing Bone mineral density testing is done to: Measure potential bone loss in a person who has risk factors for osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass leading to fragile bones Help the physician and patient determine the risk of future fractures Determine...
Medical Imaging: Breast Imaging
Area of Care
Breast imaging is located at St. Joseph's Hospital. Depending on what test has been booked, you will be directed to arrive at either the: Norton and Lucille Wolf Breast Care Centre (Zone D, Level 1) Francis and Madeleine Saul Medical Imaging Centre (Zone C, Level 0) Medical Imaging (Zone B, Level 5)...
Medical Imaging: CT and CAT
Area of Care
Computed tomography/computerized axial tomography A computed tomography (CT) or computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan is a special type of x-ray that can produce detailed pictures of structures inside your body. A CT scanner works by directing a series of x-rays through your body to produce a...
Medical Imaging: Interventional Radiology
Area of Care
What is Interventional Radiology "Special Procedures" or "Interventional Radiology" is a growing subspecialty in which both vascular and nonvascular diseases are diagnosed and treated. It is a minimally invasive technique utilizing small catheters and catheter-based instruments. These procedures are...
Medical Imaging: lnterventional Radiography (Fluoroscopy)
Area of Care
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...
Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Area of Care
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...
Medical Imaging: Molecular Imaging and Theranostics (MIT)
Area of Care
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...