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Insulin pumps
… continuing to become more popular, particularly with type 1 patients. The pumps are improving and more closely mimicking … care. The ADP program provides insulin pumps to type 1 patients in Ontario who meet the criteria. Learn more about … continuing to become more popular, particularly with type 1 patients. The pumps are improving and more closely mimicking …
It's okay to ask for help
… provided the opportunity to standardize how often we ask patients about suicide ideation. It also allowed us to … to support those conversations, ultimately helping patients feel comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings.” … Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care. A ll outpatients and inpatients will be included in this program for …
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 …
Sharing the wealth of knowledge
… for developing countries. A life or death matter for patients “The absence of up-to-date techniques could mean life or death for patients,” says Dr. John Denstedt, urologist at St. Joseph’s … to current techniques can help them to care for their patients more effectively.” A hallmark of St. Joseph’s, and …
Dental Clinic at Parkwood Institute and Southwest Centre
… Joseph’s Dental Clinic at Parkwood Institute serves all inpatients, residents and registered outpatients of Parkwood Institute, including those in the … Care Program and Mental Health Care Program, as well as inpatients and registered outpatients of Southwest Centre for …
The Waiting Room Revolution
… London’s Palliative Care Program invites clinical staff, patients, families and local health care providers to ‘The … practical workshop focused on improving how we support patients and families who are facing serious illness. This … reducing uncertainty, strengthening trust and helping patients as well as their families, feel heard, supported …
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 …
Travel
… emergencies that may occur away from home. Planning ahead: Patients on insulin injection Make an appointment with your … may be used for adjusting across multiple time zones. Patients should have more than enough of all medications and … with diabetes: packing for you trip Planning ahead: Patients on pumps Plan to see your health care provider 4-6 …
St. Joseph’s recognized for its work on the Zero Suicide initiative
… was originally published on the HealthCareCAN website . Patients and health leaders are uniting to reduce suicide … Health in Newfoundland and Labrador, in partnership with patients and families, will be featured as leading practices … of care and service to reduce or eliminate suicides in patients receiving mental health care. Excellence in Patient …
Preventable pumpkin carving injuries
… at St. Joseph’s Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) treat patients with severe cuts to fingers and hands suffered … most commonly occur when the knife slips, either as patients are cutting towards their other hand or if the … at St. Joseph’s Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) treat patients with severe cuts to fingers and hands suffered …
A day in the life of the Forensic Rehabilitation Team
… Care (Southwest Centre)– it’s just before 7 am and most patients are still asleep. The overnight nurses complete a … to the nurses starting the day-shift – reporting on how patients did overnight – medication is administered, and breakfast is served to patients. By 8:30 am, the unit’s care station is filled with …
Alice and her warrior grandfather
… a St. Joseph’s Diabetes Half Century Award presented to patients with type 1 diabetes who reach 50 or more years … their diagnosis. Nominated by their endocrinologist, the patients are honoured for their personal commitment and … provide hope and inspiration to those who care for diabetes patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital and in the community. Doug …
Reducing diabetes related amputations
… tools – and is a tremendous advance in the care of patients with diabetes in Southwestern Ontario, says Betty … would be widely used and shape the care provided to these patients.” With the tool, clinicians systematically check … pick up any danger signs, explains Harvey. For example, in patients with diabetes, 60 per cent of calluses develop into …
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 … puts the ‘fun’ in functional. Recreation therapy provides patients with the opportunity to engage in meaningful …
Luminaries among us
… A dynamic duo of compassionate housekeepers whom patients can’t wait to see every day. A physiotherapist who excels in the most challenging situations and motivates patients and staff alike. A registered nurse with a “fierce … their routine to accommodate both the clinical team and patients. They change their break times to have rooms ready …
Hand Therapy
… offer specialized rehabilitation services to patients of all ages with conditions and disorders of the … Care We provide rehabilitation of the upper limb for patients from across Ontario following trauma, repetitive … on various facets of hand and upper limb rehabilitation. Patients in our hand therapy clinic are seen by either an …
Allergy and Immunology Program
… Clinic, a personalized treatment plan is developed for patients, which includes measures to avoid or eliminate … managing their disease. Making a difference in the lives of patients Care provided by the expert team at St. Joseph's … the clinic contributes to the comprehensive assessment of patients and is an important aspect of medical training in …
Know your status
… In total, St. Joseph’s currently cares for about 600 patients with HIV/AIDS, from infants to patients in their 80s. Care is provided either through … St. Joseph’s Hospital. The program also provides care for patients with a broad range of other acute and chronic …