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17/07/2025

With e-scooter injuries on the rise, we wanted to take a moment to raise awareness for injury prevention, education and advocacy. It is especially important to be safe and aware of your surroundings during any summer sports and activities.
Keep these five tips in mind whenever you or your child head out for a ride this summer.
Stay safe and have fun!

When Sharon met Bill 54 years ago, it was over a suitcase — and a feeling that they were meant for each other. From bowl...
16/07/2025

When Sharon met Bill 54 years ago, it was over a suitcase — and a feeling that they were meant for each other.

From bowling dates to a wedding day that included a fender-bender, Sharon and Bill share a lifetime of memories and a deep commitment to one another. The pair recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Mount Hope with a vow renewal ceremony.

The atrium was turned into a romantic venue thanks to our incredible staff and the Wishing Well Program, funded by the St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. There were flowers, live harp music and plenty of Elvis, Sharon’s favourite.

Sharon was diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age. She experienced seizures growing up that left her right side paralyzed. She was told she likely wouldn't live past 20 or ever walk again. Now in her 80s, Sharon defied the odds – found great, everlasting love and is exactly where she wants to be, alongside Bill.

The couple shared their secrets to nurturing a 50 year marriage.
❤️ Sharon: “Have confidence in your partner.”
❤️ Bill: “A little TLC goes a long way.”

Read more: https://bit.ly/3TEcfDM

Exceptional patient care often begins with excellent clinical trials – it’s the questions we ask and the solutions we di...
15/07/2025

Exceptional patient care often begins with excellent clinical trials – it’s the questions we ask and the solutions we discover. Participants meet professionals like Heather LaPier, a clinical research assistant inspired by teamwork and inspired by patient needs.

“I never want to lose sight of the fact patients are living longer and better lives because of the work we’re doing. I have a front-row seat when patients come in for visits and tell us a diabetes treatment or a dialysis intervention is making them feel better,” she says.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3GD42ge

We’ve refreshed our Mission, Vision and Values statements! Following months of engagement with staff, physicians, care p...
09/07/2025

We’ve refreshed our Mission, Vision and Values statements!

Following months of engagement with staff, physicians, care partners, students, volunteers and community members, we launched our renewed statements with celebration events across all sites; to share gratitude for the feedback we received and to celebrate our collective values as an organization.

Our refreshed Mission, Vision and Values are a renewed affirmation of who we are, what we stand for and how we continue to care for our community with respect, excellence and compassion.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nFRUvk

07/07/2025

One in 10 Canadians lives with a mobility disability.

At St. Joseph’s Parkwood Institute—the region’s largest provider of rehabilitation and recovery care—we’re committed to helping people live active, healthy lives.

We’ve built the world’s largest database of international research on stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. As both a health institute and a teaching hospital, we turn that research into real-world care.

Learn how Lawson LEADS mobility and activity research: https://bit.ly/3TqurR6

Last week, St. Joseph’s Senior Leadership Team hosted Staff Appreciation BBQs to recognize and thank all staff, physicia...
04/07/2025

Last week, St. Joseph’s Senior Leadership Team hosted Staff Appreciation BBQs to recognize and thank all staff, physicians and volunteers for their ongoing dedication and excellence.

This much-anticipated annual event offers a chance to connect with colleagues, enjoy a free lunch and share a few smiles along the way.

Dr. Graham King isn’t one to brag — so we’ll do it for him! A successful orthopaedic surgeon and researcher at St. Josep...
03/07/2025

Dr. Graham King isn’t one to brag — so we’ll do it for him!

A successful orthopaedic surgeon and researcher at St. Joseph’s, Dr. King is known for his dedication, innovation, and impact — just ask his patients!

This year, the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA) honoured Dr. King with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to research and clinical care.

“I’m very proud of the honour, of course, but you don’t get an award like this alone. I would not have received this without my team,” he says.

Since 1992, Dr. King has been working in the Roth | McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre (HULC) and has, alongside other researchers, developed technologies and new solutions to treat elbow problems and improve patient care – including one of the best-selling radial head implants in the world

Learn more about Dr. King’s achievements: https://bit.ly/44JdtUq

Congratulations, Dr. King!

A trailblazer whose work has improved systems of recovery and community integration in mental health, Cheryl Forchuk has...
02/07/2025

A trailblazer whose work has improved systems of recovery and community integration in mental health, Cheryl Forchuk has been named an Officer of the Order of Canada.

The award presented by the governor general is one of Canada’s highest honours and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.

Forchuk, PhD, is a scientist at Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph’s Health Care London and a Distinguished University Professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing in Western's Faculty of Health Sciences.

Forchuk’s research has helped transform treatment – in Canada and internationally – for people experiencing homelessness, mental health and addiction.

“When I started working in this field, it was really hard to get things funded because the groups themselves were not valued. Their opinion was not valued. A lot of my work is trying to give value and voice to these populations,” she says.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4lkkD7x

April, a recovering alcoholic who also lives with bipolar disorder, has been sober for 29 years. She knows that recovery...
02/07/2025

April, a recovering alcoholic who also lives with bipolar disorder, has been sober for 29 years. She knows that recovery is a journey of ups and downs and that asking for help when needed is a sign of strength.

Read April’s story: https://bit.ly/4kYeRrT

Could a common cough medicine help slow dementia in Parkinson’s disease?A new study from Lawson Research Institute, the ...
30/06/2025

Could a common cough medicine help slow dementia in Parkinson’s disease?

A new study from Lawson Research Institute, the research arm of St. Joseph's Health Care London, suggests Ambroxol, a drug widely used in Europe, may offer brain protection and improve symptoms in people with Parkinson’s-related dementia.

The clinical trial, now published in JAMA Neurology , found that Ambroxol was safe, well-tolerated, and showed promising effects — particularly in individuals with a high-risk gene variant.

“This early trial offers hope and lays the foundation for larger studies,” says lead researcher Dr. Stephen Pasternak.
Read the full media release: https://bit.ly/44FJw7H

Last week, St. Joseph’s Volunteer Services team welcomed Susan Zidaric Seymour, Director, Volunteer Resources & Retail S...
24/06/2025

Last week, St. Joseph’s Volunteer Services team welcomed Susan Zidaric Seymour, Director, Volunteer Resources & Retail Services and Anna Di Marcantonio, Manager, Retail Services from St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton to visit our on-site stores at Mount Hope and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

The teams spoke about on-site retail services and day-to-day store operations, as well as the partnership with Fanshawe College’s Fashion Marketing and Merchandise program.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be able to share the successes we’ve seen in our stores, and learn more about what other hospitals are doing with their retail services.

All discretionary revenue generated in St. Joseph’s on-site stores is returned to patient care and patient and resident programs.

St. Joseph’s is proud to share our 2024/2025 Annual Report to the Community – a reflection on the stories that resonated...
23/06/2025

St. Joseph’s is proud to share our 2024/2025 Annual Report to the Community – a reflection on the stories that resonated most this year, and a thank you for joining us on our journey as we continue supporting a healthier world.

“In moments of reflection, it is stories that mark our journey through the year. Stories of achievements, of partnerships that have propelled us forward, and of bold investments in our future – all that reflect the heart of who we are at St. Joseph’s,” shares Roy Butler, President and CEO of St. Joseph’s, and Nawaz Tahir, Chair of the Board of Directors.

To read the full report and learn more about how we’re supporting the well-being of our community, visit our website: https://bit.ly/45wUr4D

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