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The art of giving back
Student volunteers share the act of artistic expression with patients through arts and crafts Decorative dream catchers and red-beaded bracelets – just in time for Valentine’s Day - are some of the many crafty creations taking place between student volunteers and patients at St. Joseph’s Parkwood...
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Reducing diabetes related amputations
The numbers are startling. Half of all limb amputations in Ontario are directly related to diabetes. Of those, 85 per cent are a result of a foot ulcer (breakdown of the skin) that won’t heal. The impact is devastating, even deadly. Nearly 70 per cent of limb amputees with diabetes will not survive...
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Their best shot
Breast cancer is a journey that affects 1 in 8 people in Canada every year. But new imaging equipment at St. Joseph’s is now able to detect hard-to-find tumours in breast tissue – giving patients their best shot at a good outcome. And these technologies are only possible through the generosity of...
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Amanda’s journey
A joyous Christmas night with family turned into tragedy, when Amanda K was thrown from the horse drawn carriage she was riding in. St. Joseph’s exceptional care team gave her the care and tools she needed to return to the warm embrace of her family and community and live a full life. Amanda K. is...
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Listening to what matters most
After sharing his rehabilitation story with a room full of Western University students, local filmmaker Jason Gray quoted post-apocalyptic television show, The Last of Us. “Paying attention to things; it’s how we show love.” The words struck a chord with fourth-year undergraduate student, Vaishnavii...
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Changing the course of breast care
“Your generous gift is an investment in the future of countless people…the patients of the Breast Care Centre and in the lives of all the people who care about them, people you do not know personally, but people whose lives will forever be positively affected by your gift.” Upon hearing this...
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Reducing our impact on the planet through partnership
Celebrating Earth Day on Apr. 22 serves as a conscious reminder of how fragile our planet is and how important it is to protect it. St. Joseph’s Environmental Services and Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) recently partnered with Kevron Recycling to enhance our organics recycling program at Parkwood...
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Because learning matters... we're helping students with brain injuries return to school
Students with brain injuries have an opportunity to learn the skills needed to successfully return to school after a brain injury. Learn more about the Return to School Program. View videos about how the Return to School Program is helping students resume their studies “During the Return to School...
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Lifestyle changes during pregnancy may improve outcomes for obese women and their babies
Researchers found that counselling obese expectant mothers on both healthy eating and physical activity during pregnancy reduced the risk of neonatal adiposity. Pregnancy is a 40 week-long journey for both mom and baby. This time of growth and development can have impacts on current and future...
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