​Interventional Radiology (IVR) or "special procedures" is an expanding area of imaging used to diagnose and treat vascular and non-vascular diseases. IVR 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 nuclear medicine? Nuclear Medicine is a safe, painless process used to image the body and treat disease. Nuclear medicine is unique in that it is extremely sensitive to abnormalities in an organ’s structure or its function. It offers early detection and is used in the diagnosis, management...

Positron emission tomography (or PET scan) is a test that combines computed tomography (CT) and nuclear scanning. During a PET scan, a radioactive substance called a tracer (18F-FDG) is injected into a vein, usually in your arm. The tracer emits tiny, positively charged particles called positrons...

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. What is digital tomosynthesis? Digital tomosynthesis is a specialized x-ray exam where the x-ray tube moves over...

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...

What type of patients are cared for in Complex Care? Complex Care provides care for adults with ongoing complex care needs that cannot be met in the community or in a long-term care facility. Short-term complex medical patients Short term complex medical patients are those who are: Not eligible for...

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...

Who we are The Assessment Program, accessible by physician referral, provides inpatient care for those diagnosed with serious mental illness in Southwestern Ontario who require specialized diagnostic assessment. Care includes assessment, initial stabilization and rehabilitation as well as...

Concurrent Disorders services within the Mental Health Care Program at Parkwood Institute are provided to individuals aged 18 and older living with severe and persistent mental illness, who also have an active substance use disorder. A consistent care model guarantees the seamless use of psychiatric...