St. Joseph's Health Care London

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10/15/2025

We know seeking care at the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) can be stressful. To alleviate some of that stress, this video walks you through what to expect when you visit the UCC.

The UCC, located at the Grosvenor entrance of St. Joseph’s Hospital, offers one-stop care for individuals of all ages who have a non-life-threatening illness or injury.

For information on hours and examples of illnesses and injuries treated at the UCC, visit: https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/areas-of-care/urgent-care-centre

In the event that we are experiencing extremely high volumes, early closure notices will be posted on our website.

10/14/2025

Lymphedema is a chronic condition that develops when the lymphatic system is damaged – whether from radiation, lymph node removal, or other interventions. The condition can appear at any time: during cancer treatment, or even months or years later.

For Deb Jazey, it showed up shortly after.

On this week’s episode of PatientTalks, a DocTalks spinoff, Deb Jazey joins host Mandi Fields to share what it’s really like living with Lymphedema after breast cancer. From compression sleeves and public discomfort to clothing and jewelry that no longer fit, Deb breaks down what her day-to-day life looks like now.

Listen here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ddac5ace

Or wherever you get your podcasts.

Avoid your own Halloween horror story by following these safe pumpkin carving tips. Every year, St. Joseph’s Hand and Up...
10/10/2025

Avoid your own Halloween horror story by following these safe pumpkin carving tips.

Every year, St. Joseph’s Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) sees a spike in serious hand injuries from pumpkin carving accidents.

“These preventable injuries can lead to surgery and months of rehab,” says Dr. Ruby Grewal, orthopaedic surgeon in the Roth | McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre.

The most common cause of injury is a knife slipping when carving toward your hand or pulling it out forcefully when stuck.

Carve safely this Halloween:
👉Use a pumpkin carving kit, not kitchen knives!
👉Carve in a well-lit area
👉Keep hands, tools and pumpkin dry
👉Adult supervision only – no sharp tools for kids
👉Cut away from yourself

If you do become Injured while carving apply direct pressure with a clean cloth, clean the wound and seek immediate care if you lose feeling or movement.

10/09/2025

In advance of Thanksgiving, our Volunteer Services team brightened up the hallways at Parkwood Institute and St. Joseph’s Hospital with their “What I am thankful for” tree.

At St. Joseph’s we are so incredibly thankful for all our teams who show up and provide exceptional care today and every day 💙

We’re wishing the London community a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend.

Lea Seguin attended three Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day’s before she made her decision to move forward with ...
10/08/2025

Lea Seguin attended three Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day’s before she made her decision to move forward with reconstruction after a bilateral mastectomy. During that time, she wasn’t sure she was able to handle another surgery and recovery after her mastectomy and chemotherapy.

In 2017, Lea decided to move ahead with reconstruction – a decision she says she wouldn’t change.

“It’s okay to change your mind, because how you feel today is not going to be the same as how you feel when your treatment is done,” says Lea.

On Oct. 23, Lea is returning to BRA Day as a model in the show and tell lounge, to help people decide if reconstruction is the right option for them.

Read more about Lea's story: https://bit.ly/473S1tp

Join us for BRA Day at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Find the details and register today: https://bit.ly/46RwIMA

Love chocolate, but not sure how you feel about beets? Put them together and try this Chocolate Beet Loaf, a recipe desi...
10/06/2025

Love chocolate, but not sure how you feel about beets? Put them together and try this Chocolate Beet Loaf, a recipe designed by our Nourish team.

The wellness loaf tastes like a decadent chocolate loaf and includes all the benefits of beets without the taste.

If you are looking for a sweet treat with added nutrients check out the recipe below:

Ingredient check list:

✅ 2 large eggs
✅ ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
✅ ¾ cup grated beets
✅ 1/3 cup of olive oil
✅ 1/3 cup of 2% milk
✅ ¾ cup all-purpose flour
✅ 1/3 cup Dutch processed cocoa powder
✅ ½ tsp baking powder
✅ ½ tsp baking soda
✅ ¼ teaspoon table salt.

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400’F (205 C). In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.

In a separate bowl whisk egg, add sugar and mix until there are no lumps. Add grated beets, oil and milk to egg and sugar mixture.

Gently fold in 1/3 of dry mixture at a time to the wet ingredients. Ensure batter is evenly combined with no clumps.

Grease a 9x5 loaf pan, line with parchment paper to cover along the edge of the pan. Pour batter into loaf pan.

Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clear from the center. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.

And enjoy!

Meet Erin Finley, an occupational therapist in the Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Parkwood Institute. In her role, Erin...
10/03/2025

Meet Erin Finley, an occupational therapist in the Geriatric Psychiatry Program at Parkwood Institute. In her role, Erin supports older adults living with mental illness and age-related comorbidities.

Erin has been with St. Joseph’s for 17 years, 13 of which have been dedicated to Geriatric Psychiatry. Erin provides safety and mobility equipment, helps patients build daily routines and assesses home safety skills.

“I work with patients and their families to build skills, brainstorm strategies and connect them with resources to support their transition out of the hospital,” she says.

For Erin, the most rewarding part of her job is meeting and interacting with patients.

“It’s amazing to be part of their journey and to witness their progress.”

Happy Occupational Therapy Month!

10/02/2025

Age is proven to not be a barrier when it comes to breast cancer – in fact, in recent years, the incident rate of breast cancer under 50 has grown. Katie Po***ck and Jenna Dias were both diagnosed with breast cancer in their 30s — Katie at 30, Jenna at 34.

On the newest episode of PatientTalks, the spinoff of the DocTalks Podcast, they sat down with host Mandi Fields to share their stories — from diagnosis, to treatment, hair loss, intimacy and everything in between.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts: https://share.transistor.fm/s/424a7fc8

Donna Ladouceur is no stranger to the health care system. She spent 50 years dedicated to a career in nursing – first on...
10/01/2025

Donna Ladouceur is no stranger to the health care system.

She spent 50 years dedicated to a career in nursing – first on the frontlines, caring for patients in clinical units and in the community, then in hospital-based research as a senior leader, before capping off her career as the Vice President of Home and Community Care for the South West Local Health Integration Network.

Now, Donna is bringing her deep knowledge of health care and her passion for having an impact to a new role – Chair of the St. Joseph’s Health Care London Board of Directors.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4mMFArL

St. Joseph’s is making it easier than ever to stay on top of your breast health. Eligible patients can now self-schedule...
10/01/2025

St. Joseph’s is making it easier than ever to stay on top of your breast health.

Eligible patients can now self-schedule their Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) mammogram appointments online. In just minutes, book a time that works best for you, receive appointment confirmations, automated reminders and reschedule if needed - all online.

Visit our website to learn who qualifies for OBSP self-booking, get step-by-step instructions and more.

Early detection saves lives.

Book your screening today: https://www.sjhc.london.on.ca/book-breast-screening

Today (Sept 30), marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada; a time to join communities across our co...
09/30/2025

Today (Sept 30), marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation across Canada; a time to join communities across our country in acknowledging that the path to reconciliation begins with truth-telling, listening, learning and unlearning.

This journey calls us to confront past and ongoing harms faced by Indigenous peoples and to understand their lasting impact. Reconciliation is not a one-time event but a continuous act of humility, respect and responsibility.

Flags will be lowered at all St. Joseph’s sites today, in recognition of the lives lost and the resilience of survivors.

The Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Research and Evaluation Report is the first evaluation of...
09/29/2025

The Health and Homelessness Whole of Community System Response Research and Evaluation Report is the first evaluation of its kind, offering an evidence-based look at how a community-wide response is making a difference.

The key findings include:

- Highly Supportive Housing is delivering results. Residents are healthier, more stable and use fewer emergency services.
- 24/7 hubs are changing lives. Over 100 people supported, with more than 40 transitions into housing since 2023.
- Direct service staff are the backbone. Their well-being is essential to system success.
- Preventable deaths among people experiencing homelessness are down 20 per cent between 2022 and 2024.

This report shows progress while underscoring the need for sustained investment, strong workforce support and cross-sector leadership.

St. Joseph’s is a proud partner in the Whole of Community System Response work – with the Atlosha Hub on the grounds of Parkwood Institute and Vice President of Patient Care and Quality, Jodi Younger serving as Co-Chair, Strategy and Accountability Table.

Read the full report: https://london.ca/wholeofcommunityevaluation

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