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The art of surgery
… bar with robotic surgery - offering even more benefits to patients. Dr. Pautler was also among the country’s first … cancer using the da Vinci robot. Approximately 100 urology patients a year now benefit from St. Joseph’s high-tech … “Robotic surgery is a game changer for surgeons and patients alike,” says Dr. Pautler. He describes the da Vinci …
Ketone testing: urine or blood
… It is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes. It happens mostly with type 1 … of undiagnosed diabetes or it may occur in known diabetes patients who are ill or not taking their insulin. Signs and … It is a potentially life-threatening complication in patients with diabetes. It happens mostly with type 1 …
The scoop on poop
… administered more than 150 FMTs for C. difficile patients from across Southern Ontario. Working in … social work, pharmacy, and nutrition services. About 650 patients with HIV/AIDS, from infants to patients in their 80s, and about 350 patients with hepatitis … administered more than 150 FMTs for C. difficile patients from across Southern Ontario. Working in …
Hand-decorated for the holidays
… (CMHA) to help spread a little Christmas cheer to inpatients. In what’s now become an annual, seasonal … (CMHA) to help spread a little Christmas cheer to inpatients. In what’s now become an annual, seasonal … (CMHA) to help spread a little Christmas cheer to inpatients. In what’s now become an annual, seasonal …
Hovering holograms hone surgeons' skills
… to enhance surgical precision for shoulder replacement patients. Surgeon Dr. George Athwal at St. Joseph’s Health … to enhance surgical precision for shoulder replacement patients, which is expected to reduce complications and … of the newly replaced joint. We all want the best for our patients. We want them to have the most positive results and …
Creating pharmacists of tomorrow
… critical role of pharmacists in providing wholistic care to patients. The intensive one-year program is one of only a … rehabilitation, establishing trusting relationships with patients, and the integral role of pharmacists as part of a … they can be, and the pharmacist’s role in supporting patients and making sure they are being treated …
Partnering to improve care
… of trauma you sort of feel forgotten.” Partnering with patients, residents and caregivers is the responsibility of … research project. They also provided input on tools to help patients and caregivers navigate life after a spinal cord … Caregiver Advisory Council. The council is made up of patients, caregivers and staff from all care areas at …
Celebrating medical residents
… care providers and their commitment to quality care for patients. Dr. Evan Michaelov, left, a first year … first year internal medicine resident, are currently seeing patients at St. Joseph's Hospital as part of their training … providing input on improvements to quality of care for patients and families, the overall postgraduate training …
Meet the Trailblazing Women Redefining Success
… St. Joseph’s? Working in the operating room (OR), we see patients at one point in their health care journey, but it’s … for them. This is especially true for our breast care patients. These patients often have many fears and a rewarding part of my … St. Joseph’s? Working in the operating room (OR), we see patients at one point in their health care journey, but it’s …
Creating connections
… his shifts, he admits that he found conversations with some patients a bit more challenging – especially those going … communication and effective team function while supporting patients and their families on the palliative care unit. … death management and loss and grief – all of which impact patients and families on the palliative care unit. To date, …
Going strong
… Dr. Fleet. In her clinical work with stroke rehabilitation patients, she meets people every week who are struggling with the effects of weak bones. “A lot of patients say that they wish they would have known sooner … as early as possible and prevent complications for their patients. Dr. Fleet recently surveyed rehabilitation …
Family Medical and Dental Centre
… clinical research. There are three areas of care serving patients within St. Joseph’s Family Medical and Dental … Health Team work together to provide comprehensive care for patients. Tell us how we did. We would love to hear about … Medical Centre offers evening clinic hours to the centre's patients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 pm to …
Top 20 Under 40: an exceptional trio from St. Joseph’s makes the list
… “leverage technology to help make the best decisions with patients at the centre.” David has been connected to St. … and data management. Improving the care and safety of patients David points to the health care record system … an example of how data can improve the care and safety of patients. “As OneChart is used more at St. Joseph’s, we’ll …
The story starts here – 100 years of diabetes research and care
… research and clinical trials. For thousands of St. Joseph’s patients, insulin has made a life-saving difference. Dr. … discovery of insulin, which became a game-changer for patients with diabetes. Collectively, the institutions … and hope. At St. Joseph’s Diabetes Education Centre, patients learn that good self-care is central to diabetes …
Project 'poop'
… Project 'poop' Project 'poop' Patients with cancer and C. difficile are finding hope in … milk.” The mixture was later introduced by enema into patients who had Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), a … “If we can replace the harmful gut bacteria and give patients a normal microbiome (ecosystem of microorganisms in …
Celebrating 50 Years of Service: Dr. Munro’s Lifelong Commitment to Care
… Munro has been a steady presence in the lives of countless patients — and a proud member of the St. Joseph’s Health … could admit and provide certain types of care for their own patients. During those early years, Dr. Munro spent much of … and appendectomies. By 1976, he was also delivering his patients’ babies in the former Mother/Baby Prenatal Unit. …
No service changes at St. Joseph’s at this time
… Forensic Mental Health Care at this time. Currently, all patients should attend their appointments as usual. This … at all sites. All COVID-19 pandemic information for patients, families and visitors is available on St. Joseph’s … Forensic Mental Health Care at this time. Currently, all patients should attend their appointments as usual. This …
Concussion recovery app launches with donor support
… Brain Injury Program developed a system to help her patients by assigning points to day-to-day tasks (e.g. … and symptoms triggered. By working toward personal quotas, patients can understand their limitations and gain control … the MyBrainPacer app. Moving from paper to an app allows patients to self-monitor their recovery on the go. …