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… equipment, the Rehabilitation Team is able to help patients like Maura Brisbane recover from their injuries. It … cognitive rehabilitation. The care team works closely with patients through all aspects of their recovery and … slow, long and frustrating. Part of the process is helping patients to adapt to living with their injury while …

… Institute, knows well the impact it can have on her patients’ quality of life. “If friends want to meet for … or family members gather for a holiday meal, dysphagia patients may feel left out,” says Penny.  “It doesn’t help … with dysphagia, it’s all they think about.” To support her patients, Penny came up with an idea that brings individuals …

… Family doctors care for people ‘cradle to grave’, guiding patients throughout their health journey – a role many … be the backbone of the Canadian healthcare system. But as patients across the country face issues accessing primary … who could provide comprehensive and continuous care to patients. With concerns about the quality of general …

… an immediate impact on the quality of life and care of patients, from wheelchair cushions to physiotherapy … equipment, to large wall clocks that help keep patients time-oriented. Nurse educator Reem Gray (right) … an immediate impact on the quality of life and care of patients, from wheelchair cushions to physiotherapy …

… boundless potential Unlocking boundless potential Image For patients, clinicians and researchers alike, St. Joseph’s … means faster scans and less radiation exposure for patients as well as an exceptional ability to precisely … believe I was done. I was so happy.” With the very first patients scanned with St. Joseph’s new PET/CT machine, it …

… with joy everyday”, which is evident to both her team and patients. A positive presence with a soft, gentle and caring … the pandemic that requires careful scheduling to ensure patients get to their appointments and receive time … positivity, say colleagues, fuels her advocacy efforts for patients who have  experienced  repeated hospitalizations. …

… it in that moment,” he says. “Trust me when I tell you, the patients St. Joseph’s serves and the staff who deliver this … Joseph’s are increasingly concerned by the challenges their patients are encountering that can significantly impede … at St. Joseph’s is phenomenal, and I wanted to support the patients and families there.” 1 …

… prescribes lifestyle as medicine  Through a novel program, patients living with type 2 diabetes will receive coaching … and activity is essential to self-management, and ensuring patients have the knowledge they need is central to … die. I had a choice. St. Joseph’s saved my life.”  All new patients referred to the PCDSP will be invited to attend a …

… type 1 diabetes –and each one wears an insulin pump. “Most patients just want to know they can live a normal life,” … Joseph’s has been instrumental in supporting and educating patients, as they begin recommending Insulin Pump Therapy to … Whether it’s teaching someone how to wear a pump, helping patients overcome shame, or simply listening, the team …

… CT), nuclear and magnetic resonance imaging, MRTs enable patients to fully benefit from the latest in medical … drawing inspiration from the vital role they play, the patients who come for care, and the example of their … been easy. On difficult days, I draw my inspiration from my patients and colleagues. While life is much different now, …

… fragments in a single procedure, eliminating the need for patients to pass the fragments on their own in the days and … kidney during the procedure. This eliminates the need for patients to pass the fragments on their own in the days and … difficult-to-reach caves and pockets of the kidney, even in patients with complex kidney anatomy,” explains St. Joseph’s …

… imaging equipment to help the breast care team guide patients through care Breast cancer is a journey that … to detect hard-to-find tumours in breast tissue – giving patients their best shot at a good outcome. And these … St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program, about the new equipment. “Patients really benefit from detailed imaging that allows me …