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Virtual patient care – the COVID-19 silver lining
… digital society, it should be common place to talk to your doctor or attend a clinic appointment from the safety … virtual visits compared to about 200 a day pre-pandemic. “Our response to COVID-19 has helped us refocus our priorities to ensure our patients, many of whom have …
A Decade of Partnership Supporting Recovery and Reintegration
… of this collaboration. “This partnership is essential for our patients to demonstrate who they are as people and how … St. Leonard’s, we would only be able to provide part of our rehabilitation journey for patients.” Through St. Leonard’s Society, two … of this collaboration. “This partnership is essential for our patients to demonstrate who they are as people and how …
Hand-decorated for the holidays
… to be supported by a dedicated group of peer volunteers. “Our volunteers decorated and stuffed 140 gift bags this … each patient on Christmas Day. “We are truly grateful for our strong partnership with CMHA and for the thoughtfulness … to be supported by a dedicated group of peer volunteers. “Our volunteers decorated and stuffed 140 gift bags this …
Gearing Up for Mental Health
… of Directors. “Mental illness affects so many people in our community, so it’s been an honour to give back to this important cause in such a … Mental Health Care Building. “It’s been a huge benefit to our patients to be able to jump onto the bike whenever they …
Strength in challenge
… three years ago, Carl has been involved in providing resources for employees who need physiological help. It just so … the pandemic. “It is my responsibility, during my 12-hour shift, to prepare the hot food that the rest of the team … since we have been dealing with the pandemic and our team have adapted very well, all things considered. We …
Never Forgotten
… Program that they are not forgotten. Stefan Nichol’s favourite place to preach was in the chapel at Parkwood … more joy-filled. “Stefan has such an evident care for our patients here,” says Jessica. “He is living out his faith by reaching out to others and I’m sure our patients will be touched when they receive these …
The art of paying tribute
… three arts studios at Parkwood Institute. “The vision for our tribute piece is to celebrate the diversity of art … we have a robust variety of materials to work with in our studios, providing our Veterans with limitless opportunities for creativity.” … three arts studios at Parkwood Institute. “The vision for our tribute piece is to celebrate the diversity of art …
Harm reduction research is improving care for patients who use substances
… Member of Parliament for London West, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and … substance use harms continue to take a tragic toll on our families and friends,” says MP Kayabaga. “We are … the rooms of patients suspected of using substances to discourage substance use it leads to harm. “About half of …
Western University and St. Joseph’s partnership augments violence-survivor services
… add more specially trained, compassionate support after hours and on weekends, in an environment where survivors are … to the program would travel, often on their own, to our clinic – a location and environment that were foreign to them – sometimes only hours after the trauma occurred,” Cassie says. “This …
What causes asthma? DocTalks Podcast Season 4, Episode 26
… Asthma Canada, asthma is the third most common disease in our nation, affecting more than 3.8 Million people. While … Asthma Canada, asthma is the third most common disease in our nation, affecting more than 3.8 Million people. While … Asthma Canada, asthma is the third most common disease in our nation, affecting more than 3.8 Million people. While …
'Standing on the shoulders of giants'
… but now it can also be heard. To offer inspiration and encouragement to staff and physicians during the pandemic, Dale … Nikkel reminds staff and physicians that strength and courage can be found in the spirit and “gentle whisper” of the Sisters. If you let yourself be still, you can hear the gentle whisper of the …
Veteran Memories: Philip Cockburn, Tank driver, Canadian Army (1939–1946)
… live at St. Joseph's Parkwood Institute. Learn more about our Veterans Care Program . … live at St. Joseph's Parkwood Institute. Learn more about our Veterans Care Program . … live at St. Joseph's Parkwood Institute. Learn more about our Veterans Care Program . …
St. Joseph’s takes a look back at some of its most read and trending stories during the past year
… Salute > To commemorate Remembrance Day, this year our usual in-person service was held virtually to protect our Veterans. Virtual patient care – the COVID-19 silver … saw as a vital blend of social justice and medicine. Your donation enables unique dementia care at Mount Hope / …
‘Outstanding work’ nets young researcher three awards
… box, but because they bring new insights and added value to our work.” For the upcoming conference in Antwerp, … in global health systems. “Thuvaraha has brought so much to our team in shifting how we do things and make research … into clinical practice. Wolfe calls the three-peat honours – from Jeyakumaran’s different poster presentations at …
Smart technology in the home effective for supporting mental health care, study finds
… in the home for people with severe mental illness. “Our Smart Homes solution is for people who are having … in the home for people with severe mental illness. “Our Smart Homes solution is for people who are having … in the home for people with severe mental illness. “Our Smart Homes solution is for people who are having …
‘Poop pill’ benefits may extend to treating kidney cancer, lung cancer and melanoma
… The discovery published in the prestigious Nature Medicine journal, was published simultaneously with another paper also in the same journal that suggests FMT is also effective in helping treat … the missing piece in preventing medication side effects. “Our hope is that our research will one day help people with …
The Power of Nurses to Transform Health
… At St. Joseph’s, we are proud to recognize and thank our more than 1,300 nurses whose compassion, expertise, and dedication touch the lives of our patients, residents, and their families every day. Your work truly makes a difference - and this week, we … At St. Joseph’s, we are proud to recognize and thank our more than 1,300 nurses whose compassion, expertise, and …
Free community toolkit in suicide prevention generates hope
… so that fewer people fall through gaps along their care journey. Now, the framework is available to any community … Zero Suicide Community Implementation Toolkit, a free resource for non-health care organizations who wish to create … for employees. The Zero Suicide team at St. Joseph’s encouraged St. Leonard’s to make the toolkit their own, by …