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Are you a caregiver for an older adult? Do you know what care a geriatrician can provide them?
Geriatricians are doctors that specialize in providing medical care for older adults. They start by assessing the person to find out what medical conditions they may have. They also review their medications and care needs. They then make suggestions for care options and services in the community...
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Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler
Dr. Jeff Weiler recognized for his role in helping launch the Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity Dedicated to helping enhance research to improve patient care, Dr. Jeff Weiler has won the 2022 Lawson Staff Award of Excellence. Dr. Weiler began his career with Lawson in 2020 and has been...
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New community hub to ease trauma of abuse for children and youth
Creating a safe space for children and youth who have been abused, where they only have to tell their story once, is the goal behind a new partnership in London and the upcoming opening of the Beacon House Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC). St. Joseph’s is a proud partner in the initiative...
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Celebrating our medical residents
Each February, Resident Awareness Week is celebrated across Canada in appreciation for the role of medical residents in the delivery of care. This year’s recognition week takes place Feb. 8-12. The week serves as an opportunity to raise awareness of just who medical residents are and acknowledge the...
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Tiny hands, big hearts
Acts of kindness, no matter how small, can help lift people’s spirits during uncertain times. Patients at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute recently received handmade art to bring a little extra holiday cheer to those who might be feeling anxious or isolated during the holiday season. The art was made...
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Caring for the Caregiver
Family caregivers are often the invisible frontline workers in our health care system and act as vital members of the health care team. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many family caregivers were faced with significant challenges as supports within the community dwindled due visitor restrictions in...
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Curbside care
Caring for a loved one, especially an elderly or vulnerable family member during the COVID-19 pandemic, is not easy. In fact, it can be downright frightening. To help reduce the stress and anxiety many families are facing during this difficult time, St. Joseph’s Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)...
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Our People: Meet Roger Goossens, St. Joseph’s volunteer Eucharistic minister
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 Humble, kind, and devoted are words...
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A time to remember
Robert Kennedy, Second World War veteran, reminisces about his time in the military while gazing at the war medals he received for service in the Atlantic, the Arctic, Africa, Burma, New Zealand and Russia. There is one that stands out above the rest – the Victory Star. “It marked the end of the war...
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