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About Accreditation

… to people-centred care, affirming that partnerships with patients, residents and families are deeply embedded in the philosophy of our organization. “We heard from patients, families and care partners that their voices are … staff, physicians, students and volunteers interact with patients and visitors and offer feedback on best practices. …

Putting the pieces together

… together Your gifts make life easier for medically complex patients. Sandra Furlotte uses an adaptive device to garden … Specialist in St. Joseph’s Complex Care program. “Some patients think they're never going to get back home. But … The average length of stay is about 90 days, with some patients transitioning back to the community while others …

Lending a hand across the globe

… Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) continued to see patients with urgent and emergent needs, and the HULC hand … to the pandemic, we would typically see approximately 250 patients each week for hand therapy,” says Joey Pipicelli, … directed to slow down procedures, we, too, were seeing less patients. The implementation of virtual rehabilitation …

Celebrating nurses across St. Joseph’s

… compassion, nurses make a difference in the lives of the patients and families who come to us for care. We … is as caring and supportive to other nurses as they are to patients, and is an advocate for patients and team members. - Lisa Magoffin, RN, Operating … compassion, nurses make a difference in the lives of the patients and families who come to us for care. We …

Warm Fuzzies

… Health Care, 128 new Columbia winter coats were given to patients who needed one. An additional 125 coats were … of these gifts unfold throughout the season. “One of my patients received a jacket at Christmas, and when I met with … year. Donations will help purchase essential items that patients might need, like personal care kits, clothing and …

Accessibility

… St. Joseph’s is also committed to ensuring that all patients have an equal opportunity to obtain, use, and … with disabilities Assistive devices St. Joseph’s requests patients bring with them assistive devices they use to carry … St. Joseph’s makes reasonable efforts to ensure that patients with disabilities can use their assistive devices …

From counter to clinic: pharmacist’s research points to faster care

… pressures” -Celeste Giovanatti. The research focused on patients who visited the St. Joseph’s Hospital Urgent Care … some of those visits could potentially have been avoided if patients had visited a community-based pharmacist instead. … pharmacy resident Celeste Giovanatti. By redirecting these patients away from Urgent Care and towards community …

Cell Phone and Wireless Internet

… in prohibited areas of the hospital. For the safety of patients using medical devices, cellular phones and other … is pleased to offer free wireless (WiFi) access for all patients and visitors. How to connect: On your device, … in prohibited areas of the hospital. For the safety of patients using medical devices, cellular phones and other …

MEDIA STATEMENT - Reinstatement of Directive 2

… about changes to our services in the coming days.  Patients whose appointments are impacted by any change in … Mental Health Care will be contacted directly.  Those patients who have NOT been contacted should attend their … Once again, we recognize this is a stressful time for our patients and everything possible will be done to meet the …

Ask for help

… I provide group therapy and hold workshops for dozens of patients and family members in our auditorium. No longer an … did not just impact Marilyn, but also her colleagues and patients. “Everything changed. My co-workers and I could no … COVID-19 screening centres. We also knew that many of our patients would struggle to manage their pain due to pandemic …

Sweet dreams

… But the studies also have proven to be challenging for patients. Many have shared that the experience feels … options to people with sleep apnea. Concerned for their patients, they wanted to develop a unique approach to … treating the disorder. They decided to develop an app that patients could use to test their own oxygen levels and share …

Partnering for Impact

… and philanthropy to amplify impact. Elevate the voice of patients, residents and caregivers as partners in all we do. … and philanthropy to amplify impact. Elevate the voice of patients, residents and caregivers as partners in all we do. … and philanthropy to amplify impact. Elevate the voice of patients, residents and caregivers as partners in all we do. …

In service to others

… row, Spiritual Care volunteer Stefan Nichol wanted to show patients at Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program that they are not forgotten.  Determined to make sure patients feel special over the holidays, Stefan once again … Chaplain Jessica Baker unloading gifts for more than 100 patients in Parkwood Institute’s Mental Health Care Program. …

Keeping warm this winter

… Sportswear and Heeman’s team up to help St. Joseph’s patients in the Mental Health Care Program with a large … to the Mental Health Care program. They were joined by patients and staff who were thankful for the generous … didn’t hesitate. 181 warm winter coats were donated to help patients this winter who come to the program with only the …

Falls Prevention and Injury Reduction

… our organization. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. As patients, caregivers and visitors to St. Joseph’s, you can … to reduce and prevent possible injuries to our residents, patients, staff, volunteers and visitors. Here’s how you can … everyone’s safety. Review the falls prevention brochure for patients and families for strategies to support falls …

Celebrating the small victories

… feel independent again. Thanks to generous donor support, patients have access to leading-edge equipment and … of the frontline care providers and clinical leaders who patients might meet on their journey to recovery:     Connie … team because we all have the same goal of helping our patients reach their highest level of independence,” says …

Diabetes Update

… and treatment options of blood glucose for Type 2 Diabetes patients on steroid treatment Apply the principles of … Develop a strategy for the successful management of patients with type 2 diabetes receiving cancer treatment … strategies for early detection and risk stratification in patients with diabetes Review evidence-based strategies for …

Donate in Honour of Your Care Team

… DONATE NOW     Donations help fund: iPads used to support patients recovering from stroke New beds to make patients comfortable as they recover from surgery … to gardens to provide more recreational activities for patients in long-term care Training for nurses to keep up …