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A day in the life of the Forensic Rehabilitation Team
The overnight nurses complete a handover of care to the nurses starting the day-shift – reporting on how patients did overnight – medication is administered, and breakfast is served to patients. By 8:30 am, the unit’s care station is filled with a flurry of activity. The clinical team gathers to...
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Closing the gap in gender-based violence care
St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) is breaking new ground in Canada with the creation of a specialized primary care clinic for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of trauma. The Trauma and Violence Specialized Primary Care Clinic, with a key focus on care for...
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Now Serving: Carb counts with inpatient meals
For many people living with diabetes, every meal comes with a small calculation and a few questions. How many carbohydrates are on the plate? How will they affect blood sugar? How much insulin might be needed? People at home answer these questions by reading nutrition labels and measuring portions...
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Hovering holograms hone surgeons' skills
Surgeon Dr. George Athwal at St. Joseph’s Health Care London was the first in Canada and second in the world to use revolutionary mixed reality technology as a tool in shoulder replacement surgery. At the Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre at St. Joseph’s Hospital, orthopedic surgeon Dr...
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St. Joseph’s adopts the latest in breast imaging technology
Contrast-enhanced mammography and 3D mammography are resulting in quicker, more accurate diagnosis of breast cancer for patients of St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program. The latest wave in breast imaging technology has arrived at St. Joseph’s Hospital and is making a significant difference in precision...
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From Hospital to Home
For many individuals living with a severe or persistent mental illness, recovery continues long after discharge from hospital. Access to safe, stable and affordable housing plays a vital role in helping people maintain their health, stay connected to supports and thrive in their communities. This is...
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National award honours innovator Frank Prato’s excellence in medical physics
Frank Prato is a man of many firsts: First in Canada to conduct magnetic resonance brain imaging. A pioneer in magnetic resonance cardiac imaging. Driving force behind the installation of Canada’s first PET/MR scanner. Founder of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) while president...
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When medication is mixed with sunshine, beware the side effects
Brighter, warmer, longer summer days are a few things most Canadians look forward to. But if your medication doesn’t mix with sunshine, a sunny day may end with a nasty sunburn. While most know to avoid alcohol or certain foods that can interfere with some prescription medications, there is less...
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2023 Excellence in Professional Practice Awards and Bursaries
St. Joseph’s Excellence in Professional Practice Awards recognize nursing and other allied health discipline staff who are at the heart of patient and resident care. Each year, recipients are nominated by their peers or leaders for leading by example and for exemplifying the Mission, Vision and...
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