Palliative Care provides pain management and relief of symptoms to those experiencing life-threatening, progressive or terminal illness. Palliative Care focuses on physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs while remaining sensitive to the uniqueness of each individual. Grief and...

The Patient Council is a voice for the ongoing improvement of the quality of life and care of people receiving mental health care services at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute and Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care (Southwest Centre). Who we are The Patient Council is a group of...

The Peripheral Nerve Program is a program that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex nerve trauma. The goal of treatment is to maximize function, improve pain management and help to provide the best quality of life possible. The program exemplifies the strong tradition of clinical...

What is Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome? COVID-19 affects each individual differently. While most people who contract COVID-19 recover within 1- 4 weeks, others have long-lasting symptoms. Post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) is characterized by the persistence of symptoms beyond four weeks from the...

At St. Joseph’s Hospital, the aim is for every elective surgical patient to have a Pre-Surgical Screening Unit appointment. The appointment is to ensure patients are safely and well-prepared for their operation. On these webpages, you will learn what your pre-surgical appointment entails and what to...

Find contact details 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 pharmacy proceeds directly...

Located at the St. Joseph’s Family Medical and Dental Centre, the Primary Care Diabetes Support Program provides diabetes support and management for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who don't have a family doctor. The program also supports those dealing with various challenges that make...

The Regional Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient Program at St. Joseph's Health Care London's Parkwood Institute provides care for patients with brain injuries through outpatient and outreach services across the South West LHIN region. This includes patients with mild, moderate and severe brain...

Rehabilitation programs and services provided at Parkwood Institute: Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): Inpatient Unit Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): Outpatient/Outreach Amputee Rehabilitation Program Driving Assessment Programs at Parkwood lnstitute Fitness Centre Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program...

What is the Return to School Program (RTS)? After a concussion or mTBI, some people find it hard to get back to life and to school. The RTS Group Program teaches students to manage their concussion and mild brain injury symptoms. Specific strategies are taught in a seven-week module based program...