Search

… Lessons from patients enrich staff retreat Lessons from patients enrich staff retreat At a team retreat for staff of St. Joseph’s Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease … Lessons from patients enrich staff retreat At a team retreat for staff of St. Joseph’s Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease …

… The art of giving back The art of giving back Student volunteers share the act of artistic expression with patients through arts and crafts … Decorative dream catchers and red-beaded bracelets – just in time for Valentine’s Day - are some of the many crafty … The art of giving back Student volunteers share the act of artistic expression with …

… pumpkin carving injuries Every Halloween, surgeons at St. Joseph’s Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) treat … a HULC orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in hand and wrist surgery.  “Injuries most commonly occur when the knife slips, either as patients … pumpkin carving injuries Every Halloween, surgeons at St. Joseph’s Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) treat …

… and valuable learning experience for senior high school students A unique and valuable learning experience for senior high school students Dr. Donna Goldhawk, an imaging scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute (Lawson), is … and valuable learning experience for senior high school students Dr. Donna Goldhawk, an imaging scientist at Lawson …

… more than 800 people attended the 2018 lectures, with registration for most of the talks reaching capacity weeks in advance. “From the moment registration opened for the first lecture in January of 2018, we … more than 800 people attended the 2018 lectures, with registration for most of the talks reaching capacity weeks in …

… programming earns provincial honour. When Gene Hayward steps into a virtual reality (VR) setting, he’s going … residents selected to trial virtual leisure experiences at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Mount Hope Centre for Long … wanted to do" Gene chose to ride a simulated roller coaster. “VR is virtually real,” he quips. “It’s so close to …

… for these individuals. But at a support group based at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), people with scleroderma can find the strength, education and care they need. It’s a natural fit … for these individuals. But at a support group based at St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), people with …

… How the immune system may play a role in neurodegenerative dementias How the immune system may play a role in neurodegenerative dementias Dr. … Finger is collaborating with Lawson Imaging scientists to study the potential role of inflammation in the … How the immune system may play a role in neurodegenerative dementias Dr. …

… Mount Hope’s Cycling Without Age program When Glen Marsh straps on his helmet and settles into his bike seat, he … me of when I was a little boy,” says Glen, a resident at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Mount Hope Centre for Long … I don’t have to do any work like pedaling,” he laughs. “I just get to sit back and enjoy the ride.” His ride is part of …

… hall or see in the cafeteria every day? What do they do at St. Joseph’s? Here we will introduce you to a member of the St. Joseph’s family, recognizing their contribution to … excellence and compassion. Dr. Tim Doherty, Chief physiatrist at Parkwood Institute was recently chosen as the …

… in September, dozens of patients and residents from across St. Joseph’s Health Care London came together for the 10th … talent to entertain the crowd with rock tunes from the past decades, giving patients a chance to groove to the beat … times,” says Judy Beitz, therapeutic recreation specialist at Parkwood Institute. “It’s difficult to get our …

… New study aims to understand team-based care for chronic disease management New study aims to understand team-based care for chronic disease management Chronic … New study aims to understand team-based care for chronic disease management Chronic … Chronic diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are complex and require …

… Resiliency and strength tame ‘uninvited visitor’ who never leaves Resiliency and strength tame ‘uninvited visitor’ who never leaves Mary Ann … 1 diabetes for 60 years, is among this year’s recipients of St. Joseph's Diabetes Half Century Awards. Mary Ann Morgan …

… A soldier's story of finding hope A soldier's story of finding hope Ten years ago, Wes McTeer, was on the battlefields in Afghanistan.   At 21 years of age, alongside fellow soldiers, he … A soldier's story of finding hope Ten years ago, Wes McTeer, was on the …

… Study reveals clinical factors linked to reduced mortality … in injection drug users with heart valve infection Study reveals clinical factors linked to reduced mortality … improve outcomes, researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and  Western University  are studying which clinical …

… with ABI learn skills to manage the impact of their injury, St. Joseph’s Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Institute offers a seven-week education series available for … evenings from 6:30 to 8 pm beginning Mar. 19 in Parkwood Institute Main Building Auditorium, Room B2-109. The sessions …

… silent as he clears his throat, pulls the microphone close, strums an intro chord and eases into a soulful ballad. Richard is a patient of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program at Parkwood Institute. He’s performing one of his original songs, just as … silent as he clears his throat, pulls the microphone close, strums an intro chord and eases into a soulful ballad. …

… New breast cancer surgery approach improves survivorship and leaves women looking and feeling whole New breast cancer surgery approach improves survivorship and leaves women looking and feeling whole Surgical oncologist Dr. Muriel Brackstone is co-founder of Canada’s first, …

… Mental Health Week and National Physiotherapy Month at St. Joseph's.  Working in close collaboration with occupational therapists, therapeutic recreationists and nurses, physiotherapists help patients restore and … Mental Health Week and National Physiotherapy Month at St. Joseph's.  Working in close collaboration with …

… years ago, poppies grew on the battlefields during the First World War. There is perhaps no greater symbol of … than the poppy – a reminder of all those who fought and lost their lives for the freedoms that we have today. On Sept. … 19, in partnership with the Grand Theatre, Veterans at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute volunteered their time to …