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Ethics for Patients, Families and the Community

… come with them. Though advances in care can help people manage illness, death is our common human fate.  How, when, … or her physical and emotional condition such as excessive pain, suffering, expense or other serious inconvenience, as … suicide prevention, while easing the burden of chronic pain and working with patients and families in their end of …

St. Joseph’s prescribes lifestyle as medicine 

… of type 2 diabetes. The ones he did notice – numbness and pain in his hands and feet – he dismissed as part of a … of the benefits of food and activity is essential to self-management, and ensuring patients have the knowledge they … lifestyle changes that can translate into improved diabetes management and overall health, explains Amanda. Patients …

Sertraline (Zoloft®)

This is a fact sheet for patients about the SSRI Sertraline (Zoloft) that explains what the drug is, how it works and how it should be taken. Sertraline is used to treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including unipolar depression (low mood), generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and eating disorders.

Pursuing excellence for patients

… cord injury, but also with a leading TMS researcher in pain management—Siobhan Schabrun, PhD. Schabrun is the William … cord injury, but also with a leading TMS researcher in pain management—Siobhan Schabrun, PhD. Schabrun is the William … cord injury, but also with a leading TMS researcher in pain management—Siobhan Schabrun, PhD. Schabrun is the …

Recharting the course of Alzheimer’s disease

… cannot be overstated,” shares Sarah Best, Research Manager, about the work in Alzheimer’s disease happening … and organizations across the region who know the pain of dementia firsthand and value the promise of clinical … and organizations across the region who know the pain of dementia firsthand and value the promise of clinical …

Revolutionary new breast imaging technology comes to St. Joseph’s

… the machine fit around me.” Research shows that fear of pain is one of the most common reasons women don’t schedule … early detection," says Heather Chalmers, Canadian General Manager of GE Healthcare. "Senographe Pristina is humanizing … the machine fit around me.” Research shows that fear of pain is one of the most common reasons women don’t schedule …

Lamotrigine Fact Sheet

This is a fact sheet for Lamotrigine (Lamictal), a drug commonly used to manage epilepsy. This sheet outlines why this medication is prescribed, how it should be used, special precautions, side effects and storage requirements.

Sacroiliac Joint Injection

Sacroiliac Joint joint injection involves administration of a local anesthetic (when done as a diagnostic procedure) or a mixture of local anesthetic and an anti-inflammatory medication known as a steroid (when done for treatment purposes). The medication is injected into the capsule of the SI joint.

A beary heartwarming gift arrives in time for Christmas 

… Kingsley will bring comfort to some of our patients as they manage their end of life journey and also to the children … our little patients will find their visit was a little less painful after they put their arms around their new fuzzy … our little patients will find their visit was a little less painful after they put their arms around their new fuzzy …

Medication Use and Safe Driving

This is a handout to learn about how some prescription and over the counter medicines can interfere with your ability to drive safely.

281 steps to world-class care

… is important to everyone. Our goal is to make care less painful, more efficient and ultimately better for all … at St. Joseph’s as a lead for breast ultrasounds. This role manages the day-to-day flow of breast exams so that patients … is important to everyone. Our goal is to make care less painful, more efficient and ultimately better for all …

Mental Health

… Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat,  How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness, & satisfaction Shannon Paige,  Mindfulness … stress (ie. tests/exams)   specifically targets anxiety management Community Resources within London Area: The … Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat,  How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness, & satisfaction Shannon Paige,  Mindfulness …

The changing face of medicine

… by confident, hard-working female physicians who have managed to find work-life balance! To the next generation of … used descriptors like “passionate, determined (bossy) and painfully honest when needed” to describe myself, and I … used descriptors like “passionate, determined (bossy) and painfully honest when needed” to describe myself, and I …

Specialized Geriatric Services: Geriatric Rehabilitation Day Hospital

… Occupational therapists help patients plan better ways to manage in their homes, for example setting up a kitchen to … is provided on topics like falls prevention, medications, pain, sleep, nutrition and knowing limitations and planning …  Functional decline  Weight Loss/Gain  Polypharmacy  Pain concerns  Caregiver stress/fatigue  Driving concerns …

Zero Suicide Initiative

… will work with their care provider to develop a suicide management plan and will receive the extra support needed … care. ENGAGE: Ensure every person has a suicide care management plan, or pathway to care, that is both timely and … local community and beyond, offering suicide prevention and management support to our health care partners as well as …

Medical Imaging: Breast Imaging

… ext. 64603.  Please note :  St. Joseph’s Hospital manages the highest volumes of routine breast screening in … pressure from the plates is uncomfortable but should not be painful. After a picture is taken, the plates are released. … not damage the breast in any way. You should not feel any pain or discomfort after the test. Tomosynthesis and 3D …