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… a pain pioneer Recognizing a pain pioneer Joy MacDermid honoured with the Order of Ontario for her foundational work … pain perception to the forefront of patient care. We almost take for granted the premise that individual pain … the Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour, for her contributions to patient-centered care. …

… Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler Image Dr. Jeff … and partners who demonstrate excellence. 0 /news-and-media/our-stories/lawson-staff-award-of-excellence-dr-jeff-weiler … Lawson Staff Award of Excellence: Dr. Jeff Weiler Image Dr. Jeff …

… His best self His best self For Bill Thompson, the care he … Veterans, was smitten with Bill’s warmth, kindness and humour. Together, they enjoyed owning their own farm. It was an … with animals and nature. Bill even took an aquaculture course at the University of Guelph to learn how to create and …

… Enhancing patient outcomes Enhancing patient outcomes Your generosity ensures the best surgical outcomes for patients. "Donors are an essential … it has fulfilled an impressive list of equipment including four new surgical C-arm fluoroscopy units, one new mini-C-arm …

… Light in the darkness Light in the darkness A stroke upended Fressia Rivas’ life when she was only 36. The … before Christmas 2019. Since then, she’s been on a long journey of recovery, navigating the physical, mental and … play with her. That mom doesn’t exist now. A part of my journey has been to teach her that I'm okay with who I am …

… a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre Syndrome and an eight-month stay at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Parkwood … and paralysis, usually ascending from lower limbs. For four months, Elysa Spetgang’s declining health was a medical … of loneliness pushed Elysa to find solace in her care journey – particularly, therapeutic recreation. “Recreational …

… donors helped Dr. Swati Mehta launch a unique mental health study for people with physical disabilities, not knowing how … participating in Dr. Mehta’s internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) program. iCBT empowers people to manage … with lived experience. But when Kim took the iCBT course, she found the tools to put her life back together. …

… Your Donation Matters to Archie Your Donation Matters to Archie Image Archie Shadrach, a … of person who can reflect on the good times and bad and still see the bright side of life. And after 99 years of … Your Donation Matters to Archie Image Archie Shadrach, a …

… Standing up for mental health Standing up for mental health Image A $5-million donation is … I could make an impact,” says Alec. “It really changed the course of my life.” The MINDS initiative is entering its … “We need leaders like Ryan willing to step forward with courage and vision.” 1 …

… Anne began her career as a nurse. Curious about her distant relatives in Australia she decided to try living down under. While working as a pediatric nurse in Melbourne Anne met Philip, a young widower raising two small … feel comfortable in their surroundings. Many of these resources are made possible through gifts to St. Joseph’s …

… for the exceptional rehabilitation care he receives at St. Joseph’s means helping others move forward. James … military veteran, father and grandfather. And his journey has taken him from the decks of Navy ships to model … found new ways to stay active and connected. One of his favourite activities is the cooking club, where participants …

… | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC), avid cyclist and former ironman Louis Martin is giving back “I went down face first, denting my helmet. It felt like I fell into a cheese … he is back to living the life he loves. 1 /news-and-media/our-stories/good-hands …