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Effective care, less stress
For eight years, Maggie Perquin was a caregiver for her partner, Ruth, as she navigated life with Alzheimer’s. Throughout, Maggie was able to care for Ruth at home, until Ruth passed away in April 2023. During much of that time, Maggie was grateful for virtual care appointments with specialists and...
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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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A mentor, connector and role model
Congratulations to Patricia Hoffer, Chief Communications Officer at St. Joseph’s and one of 11 individuals named to the annual Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List celebrating members of the London community who have made outstanding contributions to the city in various categories. Patricia was named for...
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Western University and St. Joseph’s partnership augments violence-survivor services
St. Joseph’s Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program team will provide additional on-campus care to students. A new partnership between Western University and the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program of St. Joseph’s Health Care London will provide...
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The art of resilience
Works of art are often visual stories unfolding before our eyes. A piece of artwork meticulously created by Annette Janssens, registered nurse (RN) at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care (Mount Hope), hangs proudly on a wall at the facility. The piece is a tribute to the hard work, dedication and...
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Western University, St. Joseph’s Health Care London partner to improve lives of those with mobility issues
Thanks to a generous $2.5 million donation from William and Lynne Gray to St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Western University and St. Joseph’s have partnered to establish the William and Lynne Gray Research Chair in Mobility & Activity within Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences. The Chair is...
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Top 20 Under 40: an exceptional trio from St. Joseph’s makes the list
They comprise an exceptional three between 33 and 39: Dr. Heather MacKenzie, a physician in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, David Ross, Director of Finance and Health Information Management, and Lisa Walters, family lawyer and board member of the St. Joseph’s Health Care...
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New study aims to understand team-based care for chronic disease management
Chronic diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are complex and require thorough care to help manage the condition. Patients often need support from an integrated team of health care professionals who work in different settings. Dr. Shannon Sibbald (pictured), associate...
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