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… closer as we were all going through something equally as stressful. The amount of support I received from my … anticipation of getting a surge of patients during the first few months of the pandemic.  Throughout the pandemic the … that would make reopening the lab safe for patients and staff. Makayla found herself really missing the patient …

… adults Image Chaired by Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute, a group of 96 experts from 39 countries and 36 … says Dr. Montero-Odasso, who is also a Geriatrician at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Parkwood Institute and a …

… the life of the Forensic Rehabilitation Team Image The day starts early on the Forensic Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (FRU) at St. Joseph’s Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care (Southwest … the life of the Forensic Rehabilitation Team Image The day starts early on the Forensic Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit …

… Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler Image Dr. Jeff … patient care, Dr. Jeff Weiler has won the 2022 Lawson Staff Award of Excellence. Dr. Weiler began his career with … Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler Image Dr. Jeff …

… Health information coder turned therapeutic recreation assistant Kaliopi takes her hat off to those who work at Mount … for Long Term Care. Redeployed for two months, she assisted with social connections, personal touches and dining … and many sad moments.” Thankfully, donations through the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation provided iPads to make …

… of person who can reflect on the good times and bad and still see the bright side of life. And after 99 years of … to work in the trades. Once Archie had been trained in construction – he built a home for his family out of an old … enhancements to living environments to ensure the very best comfort for those who call Mount Hope a home. These …

… Eyes on Ukraine Eyes on Ukraine Image From St. Joseph’s Health Care London and across Canada, a compassionate band of specialists is helping Ukrainian ophthalmologists treat war-related eye trauma. When a young ophthalmology … Eyes on Ukraine Image From St. Joseph’s Health Care London and across Canada, a …

… again at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care after lengthy stays in acute care hospitals during the pandemic. After … and Suzanne Jessburger were separated due to illness. Almost a year ago, during the initial wave of the COVID-19 … Now the lovebirds are grateful to be together at St. Joseph’s Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care (Mount …

… or write a letter to it, what would you say? Members of St. Joseph’s Third Age Outreach Program had a lot to say as … you. You have caused me much grief, you have set me back just when I was starting to move forward and get back to my old self,” said … or write a letter to it, what would you say? Members of St. Joseph’s Third Age Outreach Program had a lot to say as …

… Should men be screened for prostate cancer? Should men be screened for prostate cancer? It’s time to end misconceptions about prostate screening. Poised over a medical model of a detachable … Should men be screened for prostate cancer? It’s time to end misconceptions about prostate …

… as an expert in the care of pregnant women who are struggling with addiction. A life of trauma would describe … in addiction. Caught in the grips of alcohol, cocaine and ecstasy in high school, Jodi’s world evolved into a whirlwind of drugs, partying and destructive relationships. An attempt at methadone treatment …

… part of her recovery. The smell of wet grass filled her nostrils as avid rider Grace Hicks tumbled with her horse when … the day before. In that moment, her life took a devastating turn.   “We both went down hard,” says the … a week to reduce brain swelling. When she awoke, she had lost the ability to talk and walk. After a month at London …

… care begins a three-year journey for designation as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. St. Joseph's Mount Hope Centre for Long Term care is … care begins a three-year journey for designation as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered …

… Why healthy aging means caring for both brain and body This story was first published nationally by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to spotlight health-research … Why healthy aging means caring for both brain and body This story was first published nationally by the Canadian …

… paddled through Algonquin Park and sailed Canada’s east and west coasts. Veteran John Kirkland explores the world through … paddled through Algonquin Park and sailed Canada’s east and west coasts. Veteran John Kirkland explores the world through … paddled through Algonquin Park and sailed Canada’s east and west coasts.   Unable to travel much these days, he …

… developed the Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response – a strategic roadmap for supporting unhoused people who have the most complex health and social support challenges, and helping … developed the Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response – a strategic roadmap for supporting unhoused …

… Action’ highlights the urgency for swift, decisive steps to achieve gender equality. To mark the day, St. Joseph’s Health Care is profiling two staff members - a nurse practitioner and researcher - who … Action’ highlights the urgency for swift, decisive steps to achieve gender equality. To mark the day, St. …

… the mask I am busy but grateful Betty Snider, Mail Clerk, St. Joseph’s Hospital Mail clerk Betty watched the bustling hallway where she works become very quiet when the … faces and having conversations with people.” Many of the staff around her had changes to their schedule or role, but …

… The baby Tree- By Christine Boyd The baby Tree- By Christine Boyd “Several years ago, I was preparing to change to a new psychiatrist. For a number of weeks, my therapist and I talked about … The baby Tree- By Christine Boyd “Several years ago, I was preparing to change to …