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Nature's healing power

… is bringing the outdoors in for forensic mental health care patients. Lawson Health Research researchers have found that patients' mental and spiritual health improves while using … attainable with enough money or imagination. But for many patients at St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s Southwest …

Hand therapist wins lifetime achievement award

… “enormous contribution” and benefit to “countless patients.”  Nearly half a century of clinical experience For … who has made a remarkable difference in his field, and for patients around the globe.  … “enormous contribution” and benefit to “countless patients.”  Nearly half a century of clinical experience For …

Diabetic supplies or groceries – sometimes the choice is difficult

… care team at St. Joseph’s Health Care London speaks out for patients on the financial toll of the disease and highlights a new service that is helping patients find the support they need. The gap between what … nurses and dietitians are spending much time helping patients navigate various avenues to secure financial …

The Power of Nurses to Transform Health

… expertise, and dedication touch the lives of our patients, residents, and their families every day. Your work … at Western University. "I love making a difference in patients’ lives during their most challenging times, and … "Nurses are often the first point of contact for patients and families. We bring together expertise, critical …

Caring for the body and mind

… tube with a camera to look inside the body. She admits many patients are nervous when they enter the endoscopy clinic … to them and answer their questions. As an RN, Navpreet sees patients from beginning to end; admitting patients, taking their history, soothing their pre-procedure …

FLOATing on air

… Institute for 25 years, Dennis Argoso has seen countless patients with spinal cord injuries make incredible strides in their recovery. Today, patients aren’t just making strides – they’re floating … largest footprint. “This is an absolute gamechanger for our patients,” says Argoso. Following several months of …

Bridging the digital divide in health care

… digital divide in health care July 29, 2024 Feature Image Patients of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s … – Every day across Southwestern Ontario, about 1,000 patients of St. Joseph’s Health Care London (St. Joseph’s) … (LHSC) receive care without leaving their home. These patients are benefitting from the convenience and expanding …

Essential caregiver and visitor presence

… Essential caregiver and visitor presence St. Joseph’s views patients, residents and essential caregivers as full … have in the well-being and quality of life of our patients/residents.  Over the course of the pandemic – … 7 am daily, to help promote a restful environment for our patients/residents’ well-being. See the Essential Caregiver …

Building relationships, improving mobility and cheering on progress

… Parkwood Institute. There, he helps support a variety of patients dealing with neurological injuries due to a stroke, … or other brain-related trauma. For Raj, being able to help patients improve their mobility is what makes his role so … is that we help make lifelong changes with and for our patients,” says Raj. “Even if it is something small- like …

Recognizing a pain pioneer

… the premise that individual pain experiences can limit patients’ recovery from injury, but just thirty years ago, … to patient care. Many clinicians informally asked their patients about pain but there was no formal process for … of Ontario program. MacDermid sought a method to capture patients’ first-hand experiences. She became a pioneer of …

Revolutionary new breast imaging technology comes to St. Joseph’s

… to install the latest in mammography technology that allows patients to personally control and adjust the rate of … designed by women for women. The mammography machine allows patients to take breast health into their own hands – … patient-assisted compression tool. Using a remote, patients choose the amount of compression according to their …

A powerhouse combination

… in diagnosing disease at a lower dose of radiation for patients. In a Canadian first, St. Joseph’s Health Care … and its sub-types, to allow more treatment options for patients,” says Dr. Narinder Paul, Lawson scientist, Chief, … in diagnosing disease at a lower dose of radiation for patients. It will also expand clinical care at St. Joseph’s …

Palliative Care

… make the last stages of life comfortable and peaceful for patients and caregivers. Quality of life, family wellness, … St. Joseph’s has provided compassionate care to palliative patients since 1999. We help patients manage their pain and lessen the symptoms of …

How to Become a Volunteer

… Clinical and non-clinical areas (clerical work, registering patients, stocking patient rooms or storage areas, special … and Waterman Road) Information desk Visiting residents and patients Unit support Day Hospital ConnectCare Palliative … Clinical and non-clinical areas (clerical work, registering patients, stocking patient rooms or storage areas, special …

Urgent Care Centre

… high volumes, this may require us to stop accepting patients prior to scheduled closing time. In that … for children? Yes, the Urgent Care Centre provides care for patients of all ages. Does the Urgent Care Centre treat … Urgent Care Centre prepared if an emergency arises? Yes. Patients with life-threatening illnesses and injuries are …