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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, …
Symphonic serenity
… Symphonic serenity Image A new sound garden, created for veterans to enjoy music in nature, recognizes one of … his name and motto now live on at the new sound garden at Parkwood Institute, thanks to a generous donation from John … wanted to create a fully accessible and inclusive space at Parkwood Institute, complete with weather resistant …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Feeling Connected
… Feeling Connected Helen Anderson loves her full life in the Veterans Care Program keeping busy with art, music, by … I was involved in the community and now I’m involved at Parkwood. It’s my whole life. I love it here.” – Helen … Helen Anderson, a WW II Veteran who now makes her home at Parkwood Institute. It’s her military number. And she …
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 …
Eager to help
… 21 years ago when her husband was a resident in the Veterans Care Program at Parkwood Institute. Six months after he passed away, she … and share stories. A piece of my heart will always be at Parkwood Institute.” Crafty by nature, she also lends her …
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 …