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281 steps to world-class care

… technologists, nurses and staff all focused on supporting patients, every step of the way “We have world-class breast … and Interim Medical Director.  And every year, 23,000 patients walk the 281 steps from the front door of St. … works closely with diagnostic imaging to ensure that all patients are assessed accurately before they come to her to …

Good food, better health

… Registered Dietitian at Parkwood Institute. “I often tell patients that our bodies don’t plug into the wall—they rely … we eat and our physical and mental health. “I review with patients that their food choices are an important piece of … relationship between the gut microbiome and mental health.” Patients often tell Christina how much they appreciate …

The lasting touch of kindness

… gift to me has shaped how I strive to practice with my own patients and how I see so many of St. Joseph’s staff shining … on their faces with a simple gesture,” explained Corinne of patients she says battle everyday with an illness many don’t … on behalf of everybody. We all take really good care of patients and we don’t do anything alone.  So I haven’t done …

Celebrating Professional Excellence

… her dedication, creativity, and compassion in supporting patients’ recovery. She was awarded the Excellence in … adapted from the Middlesex-London Health Unit, Holly gives patients hands-on cooking experience, practical food skills, … to make independent choices. The program also helps patients develop teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a …

Never Forgotten

… Spiritual Care volunteer Stefan Nichol wanted to show patients at Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program that they … Health Care Building. Stefan was first introduced to the patients in the mental health care program as a Clinical … to spread the Good News. “It’s very important to let the patients know that they are loved by God,” says Stefan. …

A microbiology marvel

… test results, faster diagnoses and greater patient safety – patients across Southwestern Ontario will benefit from all … lab and TLA system will serve hundreds of thousands of patients across London and Southwestern Ontario every year. … test results, faster diagnoses and greater patient safety – patients across Southwestern Ontario will benefit from all …

A Decade of Partnership Supporting Recovery and Reintegration

… Society launched a new partnership to help forensic patients transition from hospital to community living. The … this collaboration. “This partnership is essential for our patients to demonstrate who they are as people and how they … be able to provide part of our rehabilitation journey for patients.” Through St. Leonard’s Society, two programs offer …

The apple of their eyes

… Ivey Eye Institute. “I hear this all the time from our patients, some of whom travel five hours one way for care, … diagnostic tests. Together they care for upwards of 1,300 patients a month ranging in age from three to 103. They’re … can be used anytime, anywhere. There’s no puff of air and patients can be sitting or standing – making it far more …

A voice for mental health care

… these are the goals of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Patients’ Council. Through volunteering their time, skills and experience, Patients’ Council members find their voices as they support … with lived mental health care experience, including inpatients, outpatients and former patients. The council works …

A little shop, a big impact

… variety stores make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and residents, one dollar at a time.   St. Joseph’s … dollar from our stores goes directly back into programs for patients and residents across St. Joseph’s. Last year alone, … and cents. It’s about improving the quality of life for our patients and residents,” says Tracy Drenth, Manager of …

No fuss MRI upgrade - little downtime, no delivery

… the large, powerful machines, saving months of downtime for patients waiting for care. Unlike any previous MRI upgrade … technology, and the ability to serve hundreds of additional patients each year. “At St. Joseph’s Hospital, both MRI … to keep technology up to date yet minimized downtime for patients.” Working collaboratively with Siemens …

When life changes in an instant

… Paul can now walk with a walker.  Partnering with patients and family caregivers As part of their journey at … to design and test a new web-based platform for SCI patients and their caregivers called VIP4SCI. With a goal to … platform includes educational resources tailored to SCI patients and their loved ones, self-management tools and …

Home for the holidays

… unit feels like its own little family, where both patients and staff support one another through the … have everything they need, and that really helps the patients, too.” Now Floyd is walking with the aid of a … unit feels like its own little family, where both patients and staff support one another through the …

Gardening for the mind, body and spirit

… addition to the recreation program for mental health care inpatients at St. Joseph’s Health Care London is flourishing – … an empowering and healing activity for mental health care patients at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s). … introduced planting, weeding and harvesting vegetables to patients interested in tending an on-site garden in …

An inspirational response

… Mental Health Care Program. “Everyone focused on supporting patients and each other, maintaining these two priorities … Virtual care has proved to be an important tool to support patients and families in an era of physical distancing and many patients have been able to continue appointments virtually. …