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Roger and Halle bring the ‘pawfect’ holiday cheer at Parkwood Institute
Roger Littlejohns, a volunteer at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, jokingly admits that people sometimes forget his name when he starts his weekly shift– but they never forget Halle’s, his seven-year-old black lab. Every Tuesday, Roger and Halle give their time by providing pet therapy to...
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Meet Denise Taylor, Otolaryngology Nurse, Head and Neck Surgery
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. Role As a nurse in St. Joseph’s...
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Painting your passion
WWII veteran Bob Armstrong sits diligently in a busy art studio at Parkwood Institute. A light from a nearby window cascades on what was once a blank canvas – now filled with life and colour. At 91, the accomplished artist has not lost his touch. “When painting a portrait of an animal, you have to...
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How St. Joseph’s Diabetes Care Team is transforming lives through innovation and compassion
When patient Matt Griest switched to insulin pump therapy, he had no idea just how life-changing it would be and how the support, knowledge and compassion from the Diabetes Care Team would highly impact his transition. “They provide a wealth of knowledge and extensive resources,” says Griest. “I...
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The Power of Nurses to Transform Health
National Nursing Week, May 6 to 12, is a time to recognize the essential role nurses play in health care. This year’s theme, “The Power of Nurses to Transform Health,” chosen by the Canadian Nurses Association, highlights the profound impact nurses have on patient and resident care, as well as the...
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Savita Dhanvantari PhD: Advancing Science and Gender Equity in Healthcare
More women are reshaping the health care field in leadership and research roles and breaking down barriers. But there is more work to do. At the current rate of progress, full gender parity won’t be achieved for another five generations according to the World Economic Forum. That’s why this year’s...
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Nature's healing power
Using virtual technology, St. Joseph’s Health Care London is bringing the outdoors in for forensic mental health care patients. Imagine sitting on a white sandy beach in a tropical location. The sun warms your face and a gentle breeze ripples across the water when, out of the corner of your eye, you...
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Illuminating the body's smallest secrets
Tucked behind the protective lower walls of St. Joseph’s Hospital lies a futuristic workshop of sorts – a place where science, technology and leading-edge medical care converge. Within a behemoth, 62-ton machine, a swirling vortex of powerful magnetic fields and electric pulses is creating bursts of...
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Building relationships, improving mobility and cheering on progress
He was dealing with a stubborn foot injury at the time and his parents had difficulty finding a physiotherapist- when they finally did, he recalls feeling enthralled. “I remember being impressed at how present he was with me, how skilled he was.” Today, Raj works as a physiotherapist in the...
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