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A long and winding road
The past few months have been the most challenging time in Camille’s life. In June, her husband was in a serious horse racing accident after which he was rushed to the hospital. His injuries were extensive, including a fractured neck and an acquired brain injury. Camille says he’s lucky to be alive...
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How quickly things change
The past six months have opened George’s eyes to how beautiful and precious life is – and how it can seemingly change in an instant. “We live in a fragile environment,” he says. “It’s incredible that a virus 50 times smaller than one of our red blood cells can bring the world to a complete stop.”...
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Your donation lets us explore new ways to provide care to those experiencing mental health challenges
From a young age, Alec Cook wrestled with social anxiety. At 12 he began seeing a therapist. But when he started high school, his panic attacks were so encompassing that he would miss days of school. Instead of allowing his anxiety to take control of his life, he took control of the situation and...
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You are making a difference against COVID-19
As the number of new cases continue to rise worldwide, the fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) here in London and across Canada is more urgent than ever. But your support is helping St. Joseph's respond. Your donation means funding for COVID-19-related research, patient equipment and comfort...
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Small acts of kindness spread amid the pandemic
Acts of kindness may be more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, beautiful hand-painted rocks and hand-sewn “scrub bags” were generously gifted to staff at St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute by community members as a way to show support and appreciation for health care workers...
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Care and compassion bridges distance and space
Since the pandemic began, John Hodgkinson has been taking part in group education sessions with others living with chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). But not to worry – John is the only person in the room. All are tuning in by phone. Not only does the 70-year old see no downside to this...
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Hand-decorated for the holidays
In what’s now become an annual, seasonal tradition, a group from CMHA has put together gift items for each patient within Parkwood Institute’s various mental health care programs who will be spending time in hospital over the holidays. Pictured from left: Afsaneh Azari, CMHA; Cynthia Graystone, CMHA...
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Coping with holiday and winter blues
Christmas is traditionally associated with joy, happiness and spending quality time with family. However, for those who are coping with loneliness, anxiety and in some cases depression, the holiday season can be an extremely difficult time of year. For individuals who are dealing with a season of...
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Golden opportunities
When Bob Armstrong packed up his belongings and moved to St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute, he put away his paints and canvases and bid farewell to his life’s passion. He assumed he would never paint again. Though happy to be living in Veterans Care at Parkwood, Bob needed gentle persuading from Kim...
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