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Kindness Krew keeps on giving
For the past year, the Kindness Krew at Parkwood Institute has been spreading goodwill through various pursuits and the pandemic has not stopped this charitable group of individuals from making a difference. In fact, it has spurred them on. Made up of 16 Veterans and numerous staff from the Veterans...
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How quickly things change
The past six months have opened George’s eyes to how beautiful and precious life is – and how it can seemingly change in an instant. “We live in a fragile environment,” he says. “It’s incredible that a virus 50 times smaller than one of our red blood cells can bring the world to a complete stop.”...
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Major Ronald Miller's story
How research can strengthen understanding and treatment of PTSD. “I just wasn’t myself,” says Major Ronald Miller when reflecting on his experience with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “I could see a significant change in my personality that just wasn’t me.” Major Miller first joined the...
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The gift of the ‘Bag Ladies’
In the friendly and quaint village of London’s Old South, tucked away in the basement of the majestic Wesley-Knox United Church, there’s a sweat shop. No guff. Each assigned a specific task, 15 to 25 women sit in clusters at tables toiling all day long – well organized, perfectly choreographed and...
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Our People: Meet Dr. Tim Doherty, MD, PhD, FRCPC
What do you know about the people you pass in the hall or see in the cafeteria every day? What do they do at St. Joseph’s? Here we will introduce you to a member of the St. Joseph’s family, recognizing their contribution to respect, excellence and compassion. Dr. Tim Doherty, Chief physiatrist at...
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A vision of hope: St. Joseph’s leads the way with Zero Suicide Initiative
“Zero Suicide.” It’s a bold and thought-provoking name—one that envisions a future where every life touched by despair can find safety, dignity and hope. At St. Joseph’s Health Care London, this vision has been guiding change since 2017, shaping how suicide prevention is understood and delivered...
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Brushes of joy
John Lartides enters a familiar room at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care (Mount Hope) – but this time, it feels different. The large recreation hall is now adorned with easels, decadent desserts, and a harpist who strums softly in the background. On display are beautiful pieces of...
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Family values
Dr. Kara Nadeau represents the next generation of surgeons. As St. Joseph’s current Breast Surgical Oncology and Oncoplastic Surgery fellow, she’s learning new skills in the operating room, participating in leading-edge research and providing patient-centered care to people from across the region...
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Stroke Rehabilitation Team honoured for advancing aphasia care
St. Joseph’s Stroke Rehabilitation Team at Parkwood Institute received the 2024 Gerry Cormier Communicative Access Award for being the first to implement eLearning communication strategies that enhance care and inclusion for stroke survivors with aphasia. The St. Joseph’s Stroke Rehabilitation Team...
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