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… Thanks to the generosity of Finch Auto Group, Veterans at St. Joseph’s enjoyed a festive evening of live music by … candles, musicians took the stage to perform Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons for a crowd of spellbound residents. The piece … coming of winter and the holiday season. It is based on four sonnets written by Vivaldi, one for each season. This …

… 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. …

… Health information coder turned therapeutic recreation assistant Kaliopi takes her hat off to those who work at Mount … took the time to talk to the residents, listen to their favourite music and stories, or took them for a walk to the outdoor garden in the courtyard. I really enjoyed spending time with each and every …

… 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 …

… 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. …

… 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 …

… 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 …