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… Unspoken compassion: a volunteer's story Unspoken compassion: a volunteer's story Patricia Mowry has been a calming presence for many women who walk nervously through the door of St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program. Patricia provides them … Unspoken compassion: a volunteer's story Patricia Mowry has been a calming presence for many …

… Caring for the Caregiver Caring for the Caregiver St. Joseph’s collaborates with regional health care … to develop new online support tool for caregivers in southwestern Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic Family caregivers … often the invisible frontline workers in our health care system and act as vital members of the health care team. …

… are as well versed on the topic. Dr. Silverman, Director of St. Joseph's Infectious Diseases Care Program , is, in fact, … patient who had been hospitalized repeatedly with Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection – the major cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea that often strikes the elderly. She had borrowed money against her …

… Every day at London Heath Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s), patients are seeing the benefits of … a digital navigator available to patients who may need assistance with their virtual care appointment at St. Joseph's …

… care experience of Indigenous peoples. In nature, a tree stump that is broken or rotting begins the vital process of … in harmony for the greater good. The importance of doing just that is the concept of a momentous new program offered through St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) and Atlohsa …

… Image May is National Physiotherapy Month. Physiotherapists working in St. Joseph’s stroke rehabilitation outpatient programs are making a … Image May is National Physiotherapy Month. Physiotherapists working in St. Joseph’s stroke rehabilitation outpatient programs are …

… finding A lifesaving finding Dignity Matters Here It was startlingly clear – a tiny bright dot stood out starkly on the grey image. Unseen on every other exam, … A lifesaving finding Dignity Matters Here It was startlingly clear – a tiny bright dot stood out starkly on …

… DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 26 - Breast Cancer with Dr. Sarah Knowles DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 26 - Breast Cancer with Dr. Sarah … DocTalks Podcast: Season 4, Episode 26 - Breast Cancer with Dr. Sarah Knowles Image Breast Cancer with … One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common …

… says Jasmine. “My mom is a nurse, and so are two of my sisters.” Jasmine completed her registered nurse (RN) training in India in 2005 and went on to … years. While working, she completed her RN degree through distance learning at a university in Australia.   In 2018 …

… An investment in our future An investment in our future Image Ellen Bentulan describes the … of her eight-week placement on the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s (St. Joseph’s) Parkwood … An investment in our future Image Ellen Bentulan describes the …

… Two internationally trained nurses working at Parkwood Institute credit a provincial program for easing their transition into the Canadian health care system. As a college student in the Philippines, Bryan Sanchez dreamed about … Two internationally trained nurses working at Parkwood Institute credit a provincial program for easing their …

… silver lining Without leaving home, patients across St. Joseph’s are receiving care, education and therapy … technology has been virtually lacking. Until now.   Across St. Joseph’s Health Care London, teams are rapidly and … they see as the COVID-19 silver lining – the impetus to fast forward and more optimally capture the benefits of …

… A lucky break Care Matters Here It was Leda Jarrett’s first ever broken bone and it has meant more than a year of … since her fall. After an emergency room visit where the wrist fracture was diagnosed and treated, Leda was referred to the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) at St. Joseph’s Hospital for an appointment a week later. While …

… Knowledge, support and sisterhood - the power of BRA Day Knowledge, support and sisterhood - the power of BRA Day Breast Reconstruction Day Awareness at St. Joseph’s Hospital on … Knowledge, support and sisterhood - the power of BRA Day Breast Reconstruction Day …

… Striking the right note Striking the right note Canadian Country star Genevieve Fisher serenades staff and physicians at St. Joseph’s with a virtual concert … Striking the right note Canadian Country star Genevieve Fisher serenades staff and physicians at St. …

… safely – know about travel vaccines Heading to an exotic destination this winter? Don’t end up with an exotic disease. Travel vaccines are your best shot at protecting your health while abroad. The Prescription Shop at St. Joseph’s Hospital can help.  As part of St. Joseph’s …

… For Cyril (Cy) Hartland and Nathalie Ross, volunteering at St. Joseph’s Health Care London is a lifestyle. Between the two of them, they spend five—sometimes … depending on the need, however something that remains consistent every week is the important role they both play in …