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New study aims to understand team-based care for chronic disease management

… of high-performing integrated health teams across our health system. “While motivation and momentum to use … provide insight into what works and what does not, reducing our gap in knowledge.” Dr. Sibbald received a Lawson … at other sites across the province.  “The IRF grant enables our team to validate our methods of evaluating the …

Imagination to innovation

… Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), we’re proud of our illustrious legacy of discovery and our culture of innovation.  Every day, we work to transform … breakthroughs – and even greater patient impact.  Recently, our relentless quest for new knowledge leaped forward with …

Look who’s talking

… “These lectures create an opportunity for experts within our organization to talk about some of the truly incredible … how St. Joseph’s is tackling the pressing health issues of our time, including the latest treatment options available … other cognitive diseases can impact the feelings and behaviours of individuals as well as their caregivers, and how …

A message from Roy Butler

… who we are and what we do. We are proud to have people in our organization, like Dr. Michael Silverman, who push the … in saving lives through fecal microbial transplantation.  Our people are our greatest asset and as we continue to navigate through … who we are and what we do. We are proud to have people in our organization, like Dr. Michael Silverman, who push the …

St. Joseph’s fosters the spirit of giving back

… rallied together in support of the health and well-being of our community through our annual employee giving campaign, Share the Spirit. Now in its 12th year, the four-week campaign engages staff and physicians each year … rallied together in support of the health and well-being of our community through our annual employee giving campaign, …

United in Faith - Meet Nawaz Tahir, St. Joseph’s New Board Chair

… the stakeholders we are advocating for and we reflect on our responsibility to those individuals when making decisions. My hope is that our efforts have a positive impact on the culture of the … but the culture at St. Joseph’s is unique and amazing. From our board and senior leaders, right across to our teams …

Howard at the Helm

… joined St. Joseph’s as a community member on the Board’s Resource Planning Committee in 2013. When later approached to … quality of service that St. Joseph’s provides and was honoured to be asked.” Chemistry background provides a unique … was inducted as a Member of the Order of Canada, one of our country's highest civilian honours. But Howard’s …

How the immune system may play a role in neurodegenerative dementias

… neurodegenerative dementia. The immune system is one of our greatest defenses against disease and injury. But what … cause symptoms like pain. Surprisingly, research suggests our immune system may be similarly affected in patients with … neurodegenerative dementia. The immune system is one of our greatest defenses against disease and injury. But what …

Celebrating nurses across St. Joseph’s

… we celebrate the important contributions of nursing across our organization. Through their knowledge, skill and … and families who come to us for care. We acknowledge our nurses’ commitments to continuous learning and their … for their dedication to patient-centred care, and thank our nurses for their efforts in earning the complete …

A mission of kindness

… come together in kindness to support vulnerable people in our community this holiday season.   St. Joseph’s partnered … and Coordinator of Volunteer Services at St. Joseph's. "Our staff rallied together and we are happy to give back to … continues to heighten an already critical situation on our local streets and in our shelters,” add Amy Ford, food …

Shop local this fall with St. Joseph’s new vendor program

… Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) beginning this Fall. Our Volunteer Services Department is launching a new ‘Local … apply. All vendors must be based in Southwestern Ontario. “Our hope is to bring the community into the hospital and … manager of Volunteer Services.   “Revenue generated from our on-site stores  is put back directly into patient care,” …

St. Joseph's receives Green Health Care Awards

… Care Awards St. Joseph’s received two awards and one honourable mention at the 2022 Green Health Care Awards … Care The awards, which are based on 2021 performance, honoured the top performing Canadian hospitals in the categories of Energy and Energy Behaviour as well as Water, Waste, Leadership and Pollution …

A conversation with COVID-19

… of a recent virtual recreational group activity. Through journal entries, group participants wrote to COVID, as if … and get back to my old self,” said one member.   The journaling dubbed, “A Conversation with COVID-19”, allowed … to talk about how the virus has impacted their lives. The journaling also helped to reduce their anxiety, and lay all …

A welcome homecoming

… work with outpatients. Because we had to stop that part of our care I suddenly had to learn therapy for inpatient … Waterloo, despite all his friends leaving, to finish his fourth year of school and reduce his exposure to his family. … but she also saw it in her patients, “For so many years our patients have been able to have their loved ones see …

Ask for help

… hold workshops for dozens of patients and family members in our auditorium. No longer an option, I began working from … I could no longer provide in-person care, and two-thirds of our team was redeployed to our long-term care facility or the COVID-19 screening …

Upgrading with style

… the organization’s six retail stores are filled with colourful giftware, everyday essentials and delicious sundries, … the FMMP and some of her students. "The students came and toured our stores and right away had great ideas about our signage, … the organization’s six retail stores are filled with colourful giftware, everyday essentials and delicious sundries, …

Culture, Community and Commitment

…   We sat down with Donna as she begins this new journey to learn more about what brought her to this point, and her vision for St. Joseph’s. Q: How has your career shaped your decision to step into the role of Board Chair? A: I was …   We sat down with Donna as she begins this new journey to learn more about what brought her to this point, …

Beyond the classroom

… students become volunteers as part of a social medicine course at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & … volunteers at Mount Hope as part of a social medicine course at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & … student volunteers in the past, a new social medicine course as part of the Doctor of Medicine curriculum provides …