Occupational therapist and preceptor to more than 100 students, Clark Heard shares what is at the centre of the OT practice model and how it can be applied across all care areas. ‘You are capable. You have a unique and interesting potential as a human, and so do I.’ This is the philosophy that Clark...

Celebrating nurses across St. Joseph’s

During National Nursing Week (May 6 to 12), we celebrate the important contributions of nursing across our organization. Through their knowledge, skill and compassion, nurses make a difference in the lives of the patients and families who come to us for care. We acknowledge our nurses’ commitments...

It's okay to ask for help

The Zero Suicide initiative at St. Joseph’s Health Care London is helping to close systemic gaps in care Struggling with persistent thoughts of suicide, a young woman in the care of Dr. Sandra Northcott was at risk of harming herself. She had been hospitalized multiple times for prolonged periods...

St. Joseph's helps Shine the Light on women abuse

Are you a victim of woman abuse? Do you know where to go for help? The Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital provides care for women, children and men who have experienced sexual assault/sexual abuse and/or domestic violence. A team of specialized...

In creative pursuit of recovery

Everyone knows Richard has talent. The room falls silent as he clears his throat, pulls the microphone close, strums an intro chord and eases into a soulful ballad. Richard is a patient of St. Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program at Parkwood Institute. He’s performing one of his original songs, just...

Both sides of the operating room

Debbie Grant understands the critical importance of investing in modern medical equipment, having witnessed firsthand how state-of-the-art technology can save lives, including her own. In 2017, her life changed dramatically when an MRI for back pain revealed a mass on her kidney—a CT scan suggested...

Ranked 53rd among Canada’s top employers

St. Joseph's was once again recognized by Forbes as a leading Canadian employer, ranking the organization 53rd in its annual list of Canada’s top 300 employers. Among health care and social service organizations, St. Joseph’s placed an impressive third, alongside Children’s Hospital of Eastern...

Became a centre of excellence in molecular imaging and theranostics

St. Joseph’s began the journey to become a centre of excellence in the treatment of disease by advancing the powerful blend of precision diagnostic imaging and targeted therapy. In a Canadian first, St. Joseph’s and Lawson Health Research Institute, in partnership with GE HealthCare, became a centre...

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