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Speaking their language

Bridging a communication gap has become a bit easier for patients and visitors at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. This summer, two new tools were introduced to help create a more welcoming and comfortable experience for individuals whose first language is not English. In July, volunteers began wearing buttons that identify the language they speak, other than English. For one volunteer, the impact was immediate. Monica Naskret-Reyes has been volunteering at St. Joseph’s for seven years and speaks Spanish fluently. She was excited to wear her new ‘Hablo espanol’ (I speak Spanish) button and...

Care and compassion bridges distance and space

Since the pandemic began, John Hodgkinson has been taking part in group education sessions with others living with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). But not to worry – John is the only person in the room. All are tuning in by phone. Not only does the 70-year old see no downside to this...

Lawson researchers looking into the loss of sense of smell in COVID-19 patients

Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University are studying the sudden loss of smell in COVID-19 patients. This symptom, called anosmia, has been widely reported as a marker of COVID-19. More research is needed, but emerging evidence suggests that more than 60 per cent of...

Veterans experience a new kind of connection with their families during COVID-19 crisis

Amid the current pandemic, veterans and their family members are finding comfort in a new form of connection – virtual visits via video calls. With physical distancing as the new standard and visitor restrictions in place to protect the health and safety of health care workers, residents and...

The beat goes on

Therapeutic recreation team keeps the music flowing for residents at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care There is nothing like the experience of hearing live music, but for residents at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care (Mount Hope) watching one of their favourite live performers via Skype –...

Virtual patient care – the COVID-19 silver lining

In today’s digital society, it should be common place to talk to your doctor or attend a clinic appointment from the safety and comfort of home. Yet in health care, virtual technology has been virtually lacking. Until now. Across St. Joseph’s Health Care London, teams are rapidly and creatively...

St. Joseph's goes blue in support of health care workers

Recognizing every health care worker in our community– and beyond – St. Joseph’s Health Care London sites are bathed in blue every night during the pandemic. From labs to nursing homes, to hospitals, family physician offices and more, St. Joseph’s wants health care workers to feel appreciated and...

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)...

Luminaries among us

A dynamic duo of compassionate housekeepers whom patients can’t wait to see every day. A physiotherapist who excels in the most challenging situations and motivates patients and staff alike. A registered nurse with a “fierce dedication” to her team. And an occupational therapist whose grace, respect...

Getting screened for colon cancer is now easier than ever

The Endoscopy Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital is London’s designated site of Ontario’s ColonCancerCheck screening program. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and St. Joseph’s, in partnership with Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) is encouraging people ages 50 to 74 to talk to their family...