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Mary MacLeod dedicates 40 years to volunteering
… Mary MacLeod dedicates 40 years to volunteering Image St. Joseph's Service Recognition Program is a celebration of the dedication and commitment of our staff, physicians and volunteers. This year more than … 40-year career milestone. Here’s her story. For more than four decades, Mary Macleod has been a steadfast and dedicated …
Rock the Parkwood rocks it out of the park
… in September, dozens of patients and residents from across St. Joseph’s Health Care London came together for the 10th annual “Rock the Parkwood” concert. Fan-favourite RBC/DC donated their time and musical talent to … specialist at Parkwood Institute. “It’s difficult to get our patients out to concerts for a variety of reasons – but …
Care Partnership Office
… Partnership Office Care Partnership Office Founded in 2020, St. Joseph’s Care Partnership Office uses the experience of … and caregivers to improve how care is given and received. Our goal is for every patient, resident and family caregiver … recruitment, onboarding and education of care partners, sustaining their confidence; and acting as a link between care …
Designing his future
… take to live well with diabetes. The 61-year-old London artist received a medal of his own design given to St. Joseph’s … of which is the Flame of Hope – an eternal flame that honours Sir Frederick Banting's discovery of insulin. The medal … by St. Joseph’s and Novo Nordisk Canada Inc., the awards honour individuals for their personal commitment and diligence …
Caring and connecting
… There were 10 nominees and three recipients for the 2024 Sisters of St. Joseph Awards for Excellence If there is common … Care Program Established in 1990, the Sisters Awards honour staff, physicians and volunteers who share the … To be nominated and to be a recipient is a distinguished honour. Cyndi Thompson Cyndi Thompson, unit secretary, 4AE, …
Unique North American resource touts health benefits of fermented foods
… Unique North American resource touts health benefits of fermented foods Unique North American resource touts health benefits of fermented foods Image New network feeds into trusted information about ‘ferment-ceuticals for consumers, … Unique North American resource touts health benefits of fermented foods Image New …
The power of “razom”
… of “razom” While completing a surgical fellowship funded by St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, Dr. Ivanka Nebor … the western part of war-torn Ukraine. In five, grueling 15-hour days, the team would complete 31 surgeries giving back … ability to eat, talk and breath. “One man thanked us for our service and, with the stitches still on his face, …
Creating pharmacists of tomorrow
… Creating pharmacists of tomorrow Creating pharmacists of tomorrow St. … multiple disciplines.” While pharmacy rotations during the four years of pharmacy school are compulsory, a residency … programs in the country. As Sumani begins her learning journey at St. Joseph’s, she looks forward to gaining …
Community cycling event hits higher gear for mental health
… mental health Image For the second year in a row, the Forest City Cycling Challenge rolled past its fundraising goal … Care Foundation. “Mental illness affects so many people in our community, so it’s been an honour to give back to this important cause in such a …
Food allergies – don’t swallow everything you hear: May is Food Allergy Awareness Month
… allergies, rampant misinformation is far too easily digested. From food sensitivity testing to allergy prevention in … was to avoid feeding children peanuts until age three or four, the thinking now is to expose children at low risk of … evidence that introducing peanut and egg as early as four to six months of age is actually protective against food …
Study reveals clinical factors linked to reduced mortality in injection drug users with heart valve infection
… Study reveals clinical factors linked to reduced mortality … School of Medicine &Dentistry , LHSC and St. Joseph’s. “Our study challenges those beliefs. It shows that when we … physician at Schulich Medicine &Dentistry and LHSC. “Our team wants to bring meaning to that data by asking the …
Illuminating discovery 126 years ago shapes medical care today
… discovery 126 years ago shapes medical care today St. Joseph’s celebrates Medical Radiation Technologist Week, … common than you know : X-rays are more common throughout our life than you may know. Each year we are exposed to … activities such as air travel and tanning contribute to our annual radiation dose. Technician vs technologist: …
Unspoken compassion: a volunteer's story
… Unspoken compassion: a volunteer's story Unspoken compassion: a volunteer's story Patricia … by her doctor, Patricia was told she had a small tumour in her breast. With a history of early-onset breast … support for other women who are on their own breast care journey and pays gratitude for the care she has received. “I …
The power of a smile
… residents to see her smile again. As a recreational therapist at Mount Hope Centre for Long Term Care, she works with … We’ve had to become creative and find new ways to make our residents smile and laugh.” Long-term care facilities … able to maintain a level of high care that meets needs of our residents.” Visitor restrictions have also made it …
Sharing the wealth of knowledge
… and new equipment are advancing care of the urinary-tract system and male reproductive organs. Canada is among the … at St. Joseph’s Hospital. “Some countries only have the resources to perform older or invasive surgical methods, which … of the American Urological Association and editor of the Journal of Endourology. With nearly 30 years of clinical …