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Walking Beside Families on Life’s Final Journey: Inside St. Joseph’s Palliative Care Program

For more than 25 years, St. Joseph’s Health Care London has walked alongside patients and families during what can be a very challenging time —end of life care. Since opening in 1999, the Palliative Care Unit (PCU) at Parkwood Institute has been a place of dignity and compassion for individuals across London and Middlesex living with life-limiting illness. St. Joseph’s Palliative Care Program provides pain management and relief of symptoms to those experiencing life-threatening, progressive or terminal illness. The PCU care team helps patients find comfort, supporting them body, mind and...

Sock donations for the homeless

Socks are the most needed, but often the least donated items at homeless shelters. A pair of socks can make a big difference to someone who needs them—especially as the weather gets colder. This year, the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Middlesex-Elgin Chapter partnered with...

40 years of caring

St. Joseph's Service Recognition Program is a celebration of the dedication and commitment of our staff, physicians and volunteers. This year more than 700 recipients were recognized for reaching career milestones with St. Joseph’s. In lieu of holding our typical corporate events, this year each...

Striking the right note

Canadian Country star Genevieve Fisher serenades staff and physicians at St. Joseph’s with a virtual concert in support of employee giving campaign, Share the Spirit. Thank you to Canadian Country star Genevieve Fisher for providing an exclusive, one-of-a-kind virtual concert on Nov. 9 for St...

Tips for preventing falls at home

For Canadian seniors, falls are one of the leading cause of fatal injuries. November is Fall Prevention month. At St. Joseph’s, your safety is important to us. Here are some tips for preventing falls at home. Tips for preventing falls at home Eat well, stay fit and use a walking aid as recommended...

Students helping stroke patients with unique kits

When learning that people suffering from strokes were being negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, third year science students from Western University Varunaavee Sivashanmugathas and Ganathyashan (Yashan) Chelliahpillai acted fast. “We had heard how patients with strokes were struggling...

Celebrating our medical radiation technologists

With a caring touch, 93 registered medical radiation technologists (MRTs) support patient care and diagnosis across St. Joseph’s Health Care London, performing more than 155,326 medical imaging exams each year. Using ultrasound, radiological (X-ray and CT), nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging...

Dual honours for a remarkable physician

In compelling testimony to his exceptional commitment, expertise and energy, Dr. Michael Silverman is the recipient of both the Joint Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Award and the St. Joseph’s MAC Award this year. It’s the first time an individual has won two MAC awards in the same year. This...

Coming Together to support mental health in our community

Our world has become much smaller during this time of self-isolation. COVID-19 threatens our health, but for those who are already experiencing mental illness isolation, uncertainty and fear are posing the greatest threat during this pandemic. To address this important need, community champions and...

Thinking outside the box

Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty, anxiety and concern around the globe. But it has also created sweet moments of opportunity, generosity and gratitude. Girl Guides of Canada thought outside of the box – quite literally – and found a new and clever way to sell the...