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Protecting our most precious gift – our ability to see
… loss if left untreated. Over the last decade, the number of patients needing retina care at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye … and a new waiting area will provide a comfortable place for patients and caregivers to sit and relax. For people living … macular degeneration (AMD). More than 80 per cent of patients with AMD have a ‘dry’ form of the disease, which …
Assessing the pandemic's impact on Canadian Veterans and their spouses
… well into the future, mandating a thorough assessment of patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.” The team hopes … well into the future, mandating a thorough assessment of patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.” The team hopes … well into the future, mandating a thorough assessment of patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.” The team hopes …
Getting screened for colon cancer is now easier than ever
… can be mailed back to the lab or dropped off at a LifeLabs Patient Service Centre . To learn more, visit … can be mailed back to the lab or dropped off at a LifeLabs Patient Service Centre . To learn more, visit … can be mailed back to the lab or dropped off at a LifeLabs Patient Service Centre . To learn more, visit …
Lending a hand across the globe
… care ramped up leaving some clinical areas with lower patient cases as hospitals were directed to focus on safety … Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) continued to see patients with urgent and emergent needs, and the HULC hand … and consultation were arranged to ensure continued patient recovery while minimizing in-hospital visits. …
The Power of Passion: Discovering Joy Through Recreation Therapy
… and quality of life. Therapeutic recreation staff work with patients, residents, families, and other health care … she is passionate about recreation therapy and how it helps patients and residents thrive. What is the role of a therapeutic recreation specialist? A patient once told me that recreation therapy puts the ‘fun’ …
Your donation means better sight for thousands of people
… further problems. Over the last decade, the number of patients needing retina care at the Ivey Eye Institute … three additional retina exam rooms and a new dedicated patient waiting area. Check out a behind-the-scenes tour of … further problems. Over the last decade, the number of patients needing retina care at the Ivey Eye Institute …
Behind the mask I am busy but grateful
… more cards, letters and parcels coming in for residents and patients. It’s nice to have a part in making sure these … more cards, letters and parcels coming in for residents and patients. It’s nice to have a part in making sure these … more cards, letters and parcels coming in for residents and patients. It’s nice to have a part in making sure these …
Our People: Meet Elizabeth Hardy, clinical social worker, Transitional and Lifelong Care program
… contribution to respect, excellence and compassion. Role: “Relationships are key,” says clinical social worker … As a clinical social worker, Elizabeth meets directly with patients for clinical assessments and psychological support. She also connects with patients and their families to help secure appropriate …
London researchers discover novel method to diagnose long COVID
… at Lawson Health Research Institute have found that patients with post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) have … Lawson Scientist “It’s estimated that 30 to 40 per cent of patients with COVID-19 will develop long COVID,” says Dr. … were those with presumed long COVID, hospital inpatients with acute COVID-19 infection and healthy control …
Putting people first
… infection as a teen. Years later, she became a regular patient with the Diabetes Centre and also had cataract … in waiting rooms, pianos and personal care products for inpatients. These are important items that focus on the total patient experience while receiving care at St. Joseph’s …
Helping to heal
… Chris is joined by St. Joseph's Vice President of Patient Care and Quality Jodi Younger, left, and Family … a program called the Family Education Course in support of patients and their families. The purpose of the course is to … lived experience with mental health and is currently an outpatient at Parkwood Institute. She also volunteers as a …
Engineering a better tomorrow
… to design medical devices that help solve present-day patient care issues. The first-year engineering students are … to identify gaps and learn about real-life difficulties patients were experiencing. From these conversations, the … to think outside the box and seek new ways to improve the patient experience.” Janice Qubty, SGS Coordinator adds, “We …
London holds 8th place ranking in Canada's Top 40 for hospital-based research
… forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic. With close proximity to patients and access to samples, they have mobilized to … studies to prevent or soften the worst effects for patients with COVID-19. They are also studying the long-term … forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic. With close proximity to patients and access to samples, they have mobilized to …
Veterans experience a new kind of connection with their families during COVID-19 crisis
… the health and safety of health care workers, residents and patients, the Veteran’s Care Program has turned to … the health and safety of health care workers, residents and patients, the Veteran’s Care Program has turned to … the health and safety of health care workers, residents and patients, the Veteran’s Care Program has turned to …