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Veterans experience a new kind of connection with their families during COVID-19 crisis
… Veterans experience a new kind of connection with their … initiatives are now popping up in other areas across Parkwood Institute including Specialized Geriatric Services. … initiatives are now popping up in other areas across Parkwood Institute including Specialized Geriatric Services. …
Veteran Memories: Philip Cockburn, Tank driver, Canadian Army (1939–1946)
… That was on my 21st birthday.” Today, Philip is among many veterans who live at St. Joseph's Parkwood Institute. Learn more about our Veterans Care … Philip is among many veterans who live at St. Joseph's Parkwood Institute. Learn more about our Veterans Care …
The art of paying tribute
… The art of paying tribute The art of paying tribute Veterans at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute celebrate the 75th anniversary of the … handcrafted piece of artwork. Nestled within St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute lies three art studios full of paints, …
What do a donkey rider, decoder and pilot have in common?
… pilot have in common? They are part of the 2020 Vision of Veterans calendar. John Brownell parachuted from his plane … Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation and Veterans Arts at Parkwood Institute. "We thought it would be a wonderful … tell a part of their story and share it beyond the walls of Parkwood." Calendar available for purchase now This week, at …
Acts of service
… Acts of service Acts of service Donor support is enriching Veterans’ quality of life and well-being through the … Inside Sylvia O’Connell’s (née Winstanley) closet at Parkwood Institute hangs her battle dress uniform from the … 98, is one of nearly 100 Veterans who receive care at Parkwood through St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Veterans …
Golden opportunities
… his painting of ships in the harbour that he completed at Parkwood Institute. When Bob Armstrong packed up his … he would never paint again. Though happy to be living in Veterans Care at Parkwood, Bob needed gentle persuading from … and willingness to get involved. Through recreational programs, he’s had the chance to experience new things like …
Kindness Krew keeps on giving
… on giving Image For the past year, the Kindness Krew at Parkwood Institute has been spreading goodwill through … difference. In fact, it has spurred them on. Made up of 16 Veterans and numerous staff from the Veterans Care Program , … sandwich and cookie bag that reads, “Made by Veterans at Parkwood Institute.” Over this past holiday season, the …
One step at a time
… “I wouldn’t be walking today if it wasn’t for the staff at Parkwood,” says Lynda Vanderaa, who was initially left … in her legs slowly returned, she was transferred to Parkwood Institute. Lynda Vanderaa is an avid reader who … therapy from time to time, she grew to learn more about the Veterans Care Program and it reconfirmed her immense …
Lest we forget
… ninety-nine-year-old war veteran, who lives at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute as part of the Veterans Care Program, was recently awarded the Legion of … ninety-nine-year-old war veteran, who lives at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute as part of the Veterans Care Program, was …
Mary MacLeod dedicates 40 years to volunteering
… During her time as a volunteer, Mary also helped out in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute. She has worked both in the Iron Duke … helped out in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute. She has worked both in the Iron Duke …
Hall of Heroes
… Hall of Heroes donors, who give to the specialized needs of Veterans cared for in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute. We are so grateful for your ongoing … cared for in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute. We are so grateful for your ongoing …
Your Donation Matters to Dave
… creative community. But Dave Perkins, a resident in the Veterans Care Program at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, certainly can. Dave, 85, has taken on … 34, to Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She spent her final days in Parkwood Institute’s Palliative Care Unit. Donations were …
Stéphane Grenier inspires sold out crowd at Breakfast of Champions
… with the Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic at Parkwood Institute. The majority of the gift, $1.5-million, … emerging treatment opportunities in the military and for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder … their personal interest and generous support, these programs and advances in research simply wouldn’t be …
OSI Clinic successfully transitions to virtual care
… to offer virtual care.” The clinic is federally funded by Veterans Affairs Canada to provide mental health services to … care two days a week) and the London OSI Clinic, located at Parkwood Institute, also shifted to virtual care. Most … care two days a week) and the London OSI Clinic, located at Parkwood Institute, also shifted to virtual care. Most …
A family legacy in mental health care
… and passion in mental health care. “I started working for Parkwood Hospital when it was governed by the Women’s … began spent his first 20 years in nursing looking after the veterans at the now Parkwood Institute Main Building, where he says he has many …
You are making a difference against COVID-19
… focused on affected health care workers, and one at Parkwood focused on the elderly Purchased 10 iPads and 4 … Purchased 10 iPads for the Mental Health Program at Parkwood Institute to facilitate family visits Purchased 5 … and loved ones Provided a SmartBoard for Parkwood’s Veterans Care Program to enable recreational programming in …