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More than a Medal: Mark Ideson’s journey to his fourth Paralympics

When Mark Ideson takes the ice at his fourth Paralympic Winter Games in Italy this March, Canada will see a seasoned competitor, a national team leader and a dedicated athlete. What they don’t see is the years of dedication, specialized rehabilitation and ongoing support that help make these moments possible. As the skip of Team Canada since 2018, Ideson has helped keep the country among the world’s wheelchair curling powerhouses. Under his leadership, the team has earned bronze medals at the 2018 and 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. But before the medals, there was recovery and a lot of strength...

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Pacing Your Recovery

It’s been almost nine years since Rob Staffen was in an accident that would change his life forever. Staffen was cycling down a mountain near Palm Springs, California in October 2012 when suddenly his road bike malfunctioned, catapulting him head-first into the rock-strewn desert landscape. The...

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Keeping it safe

Do you have any COVID-19 symptoms? It’s a question you will be asked by screeners across St. Joseph’s Health Care London upon entering a St. Joseph’s facility. This, and other important questions, have been asked so many times by screeners they could quite literally recite them in their sleep. Yet...

London expands approach to prevent discharge from hospital to homelessness

During a virtual event for Londoners hosted by Lawson Health Research Institute and the City of London, a multi-sectoral research team announced two projects representing a collaborative approach to preventing homelessness from within hospital walls. Built on the unique and successful No Fixed...

Kindness Krew keeps on giving

For the past year, the Kindness Krew at Parkwood Institute has been spreading goodwill through various pursuits and the pandemic has not stopped this charitable group of individuals from making a difference. In fact, it has spurred them on. Made up of 16 Veterans and numerous staff from the Veterans...

Virtual surprise birthday party for 88-year-old stroke patient brings smiles

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live in many ways, including how we celebrate and gather with our loved ones. That’s why therapeutic recreation specialist Breanne Carr and social worker Marcie Langs didn’t want to see a birthday celebration for a special inpatient go unnoticed. Breanne...

St. Joseph’s takes a look back at some of its most read and trending stories during the past year

Behind the Mask > Behind The Mask tells the stories of health care workers, volunteers and community members, capturing their feelings, functions, sacrifices, triumphs and experiences during COVID-19. 'Standing on the shoulders of giants' / Whisper of the sisters > The COVID-19 pandemic has been an...

A conversation with COVID-19

If you could have a conversation with the COVID-19 virus, or write a letter to it, what would you say? Members of St. Joseph’s Third Age Outreach Program had a lot to say as part of a recent virtual recreational group activity. Through journal entries, group participants wrote to COVID, as if they...

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...

Never Forgotten

Focused on the needs of others, Spiritual Care volunteer Stefan Nichol wanted to show patients at Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program that they are not forgotten. Stefan Nichol’s favourite place to preach was in the chapel at Parkwood Institute’s Mental Health Care Building. Stefan was first...