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Concussion recovery app launches with donor support
Small beginnings, big ideas and proactive creativity. Long before the advent of the smart phone, these were the principles that led Frank Cowan to success in the early 20th century insurance business. A century later, the Cowan Foundation has continued that legacy through their support of...
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Keeping it safe
Do you have any COVID-19 symptoms? It’s a question you will be asked by screeners across St. Joseph’s Health Care London upon entering a St. Joseph’s facility. This, and other important questions, have been asked so many times by screeners they could quite literally recite them in their sleep. Yet...
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Kindness Krew keeps on giving
For the past year, the Kindness Krew at Parkwood Institute has been spreading goodwill through various pursuits and the pandemic has not stopped this charitable group of individuals from making a difference. In fact, it has spurred them on. Made up of 16 Veterans and numerous staff from the Veterans...
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St. Joseph’s takes a look back at some of its most read and trending stories during the past year
Behind the Mask > Behind The Mask tells the stories of health care workers, volunteers and community members, capturing their feelings, functions, sacrifices, triumphs and experiences during COVID-19. 'Standing on the shoulders of giants' / Whisper of the sisters > The COVID-19 pandemic has been an...
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A conversation with COVID-19
If you could have a conversation with the COVID-19 virus, or write a letter to it, what would you say? Members of St. Joseph’s Third Age Outreach Program had a lot to say as part of a recent virtual recreational group activity. Through journal entries, group participants wrote to COVID, as if they...
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Never Forgotten
Focused on the needs of others, Spiritual Care volunteer Stefan Nichol wanted to show patients at Joseph’s Mental Health Care Program that they are not forgotten. Stefan Nichol’s favourite place to preach was in the chapel at Parkwood Institute’s Mental Health Care Building. Stefan was first...
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Sock donations for the homeless
Socks are the most needed, but often the least donated items at homeless shelters. A pair of socks can make a big difference to someone who needs them—especially as the weather gets colder. This year, the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Middlesex-Elgin Chapter partnered with...
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Dual honours for a remarkable physician
In compelling testimony to his exceptional commitment, expertise and energy, Dr. Michael Silverman is the recipient of both the Joint Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Award and the St. Joseph’s MAC Award this year. It’s the first time an individual has won two MAC awards in the same year. This...
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Coming Together to support mental health in our community
Our world has become much smaller during this time of self-isolation. COVID-19 threatens our health, but for those who are already experiencing mental illness isolation, uncertainty and fear are posing the greatest threat during this pandemic. To address this important need, community champions and...
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