Families within a Family
Dating back to the earliest days of St. Joseph’s Health Care London, generations of families have worked and contributed to the legacy of the organization. In a fascinating exhibit in the heritage corner of St. Joseph’s Hospital, these family connections are showcased, highlighting some intriguing family trees with deep roots at St. Joseph’s.
Today, generations of families continue to make their mark at St. Joseph’s across all sites. Not only do they carry on proud traditions within their own families, but also that of an organization - the St. Joseph’s family. For Family Day, we invite you to read about past and present family ties at St. Joseph’s.
The Tangredi ties – “St. Joseph’s has always felt like home”
Noelle Tangredi’s family ties run deep at St. Joseph’s – nearly 70 years deep. With her mom, sister, two nieces and husband all with connections – “St. Joseph’s has always felt like home,” says Noelle, an E-learning developer now in her 35th year with the organization. It all started with Noelle’s...
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The great great great granny connection
Not many people can say they share a workplace with their great great great grandmother. But Kendal Cushman can. Kendal, a personal support worker (PSW) at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care for the past 15 years “and counting”, was long preceded at St. Joseph’s by his triple G grandmother...
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A family legacy in mental health care
A family legacy in mental health care The Pressey family is certainly St. Joseph’s proud. Four family members – three of them currently on staff – have made the organization the focus of their work and passion in mental health care. “I started working for Parkwood Hospital when it was governed by...
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All in the family
A new exhibit at St. Joseph’s Hospital showcases generations of families that have contributed to the legacy of the hospital dating back to its earliest days. American author Alex Haley famously wrote “in every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.” At St. Joseph...
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