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Lumbar Sympathetic Block

This is a patient information sheet about a local anesthetic called Lumbar Sympathetic Block. It explains what the procedure is, why it's done, how to prepare, what to expect during and after the procedure, and any potential side effects.

Stellate Ganglion Block

This handout explains a procedure which can be used to diagnose sympathetically mediated pain. A stellate ganglion block is also commonly used to treat pain of the head, neck and upper limbs resulting from complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The goal of the procedure is to help the patient participate in restorative therapy (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise) and achieve functional improvement.

Pain Management Program

… skills and expertise to provide assessment and to work with patients, their families, and family physicians to develop a … Taylor Obre Social Service Worker Azika Gill First-time patients If you have been referred by your doctor to the St. … is hosted by our interprofessional team. It provides new patients with information on various treatment options and …

Topiramate (Topamax®)

This medication is intended to prevent migraine headaches, treat nerve related pain or control certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy.

Family Resource Centre and Family Advisory Council

… for the best quality of life, care and treatment for both inpatients and outpatients. We expect professional caregivers to treat each … for 2018-2021, which incorporated the voices of families, patients, caregivers, and many other stakeholders. St. … for the best quality of life, care and treatment for both inpatients and outpatients. We expect professional caregivers …

Zero Suicide Initiative

… is dedicated to uncompromising quality and safety- for our patients, their families, our staff and physicians. As such, … stay safe  Providing evidence-based follow-up and treatment Patients will develop an individualized coping plan, … healthy – both physically and mentally. In addition, patients who feel unsafe will work with their care provider …

Medical Imaging: Breast Imaging

… When a potential abnormality in the breast is found, patients are referred to the Breast Care Program at St. … is the main hub of St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program. Here, patients undergo clinical assessment and participate in the … development of a treatment plan with their care team. What patients can expect When a patient comes to the Norton and …

Gastroenterology Program

… within the Endoscopy Clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Patients arrive to the clinic for registration and proceed … scheduled at 3 pm.  Our stand alone recovery room ensures patients receive post procedure monitoring until patients meet all criteria for safe discharge.  The …

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.

Concussion/mTBI: Our Team

… offer individual assessment and treatment of hearing issues patients may have because of their concussion. They use … provide education and suggest coping strategies for patients to manage their hearing needs. Audiology assessment … Program and is often the first point of contact for all new patients. Occupational therapist Our occupational therapists …

The gift of caring

… Psychiatry Program to purchase holiday gifts for older inpatients and outpatients. Geriatric patients received their gifts from St. Joseph’s staff at a … Psychiatry Program to purchase holiday gifts for older inpatients and outpatients. Geriatric patients received their …

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

… is a helpful measure to ensure the care we provide our patients is safe and continually improving. St. Joseph's … the rates calculated? [(# of new hospital-acquired cases in patients with laboratory confirmed VRE Blood Stream … they do not cause infection but may do so in hospitalized patients with decreased body defenses. VRE has acquired …

Could the microorganisms in poop treat the deadliest form of skin cancer?

… whether fecal transplants can improve outcomes in melanoma patients treated with immunotherapy. Immunotherapy drugs … melanoma, they are only effective in 40 to 50 per cent of patients. Preliminary research has suggested that the human … drugs. Research participants will be 20 melanoma patients recruited from the London Regional Cancer Program …