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Health-care organizations launch new tool to champion inclusive employment
… including St. Joseph’s, offers a free online resource to help support health-care employers when it comes to … hiring and employment. The co-designed and pilot-tested resource consists of a training implementation guide, … Train, Retain project and the creation of this important resource. The IHTR training tool is an invaluable resource that …
Could the microorganisms in poop treat the deadliest form of skin cancer?
… human microbiome – the diverse collection of microbes in our body – may play a role in whether or not a patient … effective but we want to help more patients respond. That’s our goal.” While the team is studying the combination of … in microbiology, infectious disease, cancer and immunology, our institute is well-positioned to carry this forward.” St. …
St. Joseph’s rehabilitation programs receive the WeRPN Employer Award of Excellence
… “Parkwood Institute has been a strong partner in our health science community and we want to continue to … seek and provide these exceptional opportunities for our frontline RPNs, “says Rehabilitation Program Coordinator … nursing academic programs and professional development resources about rehabilitation nursing practice, and help …
A gift of dignity
… after the holidays, the gift is sadly timely. In an outpouring of support for those facing the turmoil of sexual … for women, men and children of all sizes. “When supporting our patients with the collection of forensic evidence, the … us will be a huge a support to the individuals seen within our program.” At the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic …
A full bucket
… the more than 1000 volunteers who work with compassion, vigour and skill to support the organization’s teams. “That was a difficult day, telling all our dedicated volunteers we couldn’t have them report to us for a while, and we didn’t know when they could return. Our volunteers really wanted to help during the pandemic, …
A lifelong passion to serve and a focus on family
… can continue to work together to create an environment for our physicians and professional staff where they feel part … and across the globe. I also see huge potential to expand our teaching mandate. We have so much knowledge within our walls, and I’m committed, along with our senior …
Making every entrance easier: the wheelchair locator role at St. Joseph’s
… recognized the need for easily accessible wheelchairs at our entrances, action was taken and the wheelchair locator … patient volumes returned, we saw a need to better support our patients and become more accessible. That’s when we … What started as a once-a-week position has grown into a four-day-a-week consistent role. With a strong sense of …
New interview room eases turmoil for victims of sexual assault
… explains Detective Sergeant Poustie. “Those coming to our program are often very exhausted and stressed by their … to police after receiving care without having to leave our program is truly a patient-centred approach. They have … interview room. “The process was seamless in keeping with our ongoing cooperation,” says Detective Sergeant Poustie …
Therapeutic recreation team at Mount Hope is ‘going places’
… Innovative recreation programming earns provincial honour. When Gene Hayward steps into a virtual reality (VR) … at St. Joseph’s contribute to the well-being and care of our patients and residents,” says Roy Butler, Vice President, Patient Care and Risk Management. “For our Mount Hope team, the honour demonstrates the effort and …
Good food, better health
… at Parkwood Institute. “I often tell patients that our bodies don’t plug into the wall—they rely on the … to show a strong linkage between the food we eat and our physical and mental health. “I review with patients that … forward to a meal gets them out of bed each day. Some of our patients experience a high level of food insecurity, and …
We will adapt
… and I relied on the excellent team at St. Joseph’s to lead our pandemic response.” St. Joseph’s acted quickly to ensure … here. I appreciate now more than ever the ability for our staff and physicians to step up to face challenges, … able to visit him for over two months; that is really hard. Our family is a close family and we have had very little …
Aligning values with investments
… “Enhancing the economic and social health and well-being of our community is a priority for St. Joseph’s and social … and like-minded investors and changemakers. This includes our founding Sisters of St. Joseph, who were among the first … is about community building, which is very much a fit with our mission and commitment to collaboration that fosters …
A little shop, a big impact
… keep the stores running? That’s right—every dollar from our stores goes directly back into programs for patients and … and maintaining smooth operations. “The success of our stores goes far beyond dollars and cents. It’s about improving the quality of life for our patients and residents,” says Tracy Drenth, Manager of …
A Generous Gesture
… and other goodies, will be given to seniors living in our community, who are supported by the Geriatric Psychiatry … “Over the holiday season, we provide presents to all of our inpatients through various fundraising efforts, but our community-based seniors, some living in isolation, don’t …
Aligning values with investments
… “Enhancing the economic and social health and well-being of our community is a priority for St. Joseph’s and social … is about community building, which is close to the heart of our organization and our work with like-minded partners. It’s very much a fit … “Enhancing the economic and social health and well-being of our community is a priority for St. Joseph’s and social …
Lending a hand across the globe
… occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. “With our surgical partners being directed to slow down … enhance patient outcomes, the hand therapy team offered a four-part free virtual Hand Therapy Lecture Series open to … over 1000 participants from all over the world register for our event. We would have been happy simply getting 40 people …
Celebrating medical residents
… in 16 departments and 70 sub specialties. “As a part of our frontline patient-centred teams, resident doctors are … communities. St Joseph’s would like to recognize and thank our residents for their dedication, achievements and tremendous contributions to excellence in care across our organization. 0 …
Engineering a better tomorrow
… first-year engineering students are part of an innovative course offered at the university called Foundations of Engineering Practice (ES1050). The hands-on course provides students with the opportunity to work with … “They took the time to really understand the obstacles that our clients face on a daily basis. They asked us questions, …
Profound impacts
… those who are most vulnerable. “If we can continue to love our neighbours, and we do this consistently through our words, actions and where we invest our time, energy and … those who are most vulnerable. “If we can continue to love our neighbours, and we do this consistently through our …