St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Another beautiful ceiling tile has been sold! 🎨 The piece titled ‘Whiskered Companions’ 🐱 was painted by Felicia Ceban, Irina Petrovic, and Parnia Sadeghzadeh as a part of The Mac Med Mural Project, an effort to promote wellness through art in healthcare settings. Inspired by French artist Agathe Singer's cats, the three cats represent the three artists and their unique personalities. The artists hope these vibrant cats will brighten the moods of passersby and remind them of the importance of companionship in tough times. Karin Dearness, a Librarian at the Charlton Campus Library purchased ‘Whiskered Companions’ on behalf of the Library Services team. 📚 Karin shared “I love the idea that the art created in the program not only helps to provide a creative outlet for medical students but then has the benefit of being accessible to patients and visitors.” Karin felt drawn to this ceiling tile since cats and libraries have a long history together. She felt the design might remind viewers of a cat they know, diverting their attention away from the hospital for a moment as they recall a joyful place or memory of a furry friend. 💙 The Mac Med Mural Project is led by a group of medical students at McMaster University using art to promote wellness in healthcare settings. They aim to adorn St. Joe's with decorated ceiling tiles to promote wellness, relieve anxiety and create a comforting environment. Ceiling tiles were chosen as the unconventional canvas to bring smiles to the faces of patients, family members, volunteers, physicians and visitors at St. Joe’s. Tiles can be sponsored in honour or in memory of a loved one, or simply as a way to give back to St. Joe’s. Donors can select from more than 20 pre-painted ceiling tiles. To view or sponsor available ceiling tiles, visit: https://bit.ly/3RUscFc

Mid November we celebrated the 2023 Mission Legacy Award ceremony at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The Mission Legacy Award recognizes key individuals and departments / teams who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to contribute to the legacy and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton, St. Joseph's Health System, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and its Foundation. Each month we feature one of the award recipients to share a bit more about how they have made meaningful contributions throughout their time with our health care organization. This month we feature the Forensic Psychiatry Program Managers. Taralynn Filipovic, Derek Stokke, Sarah Fuller, Bradley Labuguen, and Bruce Peachey are an amazing team of managers in the Forensic Psychiatry Program. They work collaboratively with each other, and are prepared to roll up their sleeves and jump in wherever needed. They foster a healthy work/life balance, encourage education, and never squander an opportunity to celebrate. The support they provide reflects the Mission of St. Joe's and is second to none. A sincere thank you to each of the past and present award recipients, their hard work and dedication to our organization and the patients we serve is truly appreciated by our staff, patients and families. #WeAreStJoes #HamOnt #HeartOfHamOnt #JoinStJoes

This week, Peter from our Foundation’s special events team visited the Mandarin on Upper James 🍜🍴, where Manager Barry Yeung & Mandy the Robot Hostess 🤖 presented us with a $1,000 cheque to support the Hospital’s highest priority needs, including our robotic surgery program! 💙 Donors since 2017, the Mandarin on Upper James is a part of our Foundation’s Eat Here, Support St. Joe’s cause marketing program. Through this program, businesses can invite their customers to ‘Shop Here’ or ‘Eat Here’ and know that their product purchase or participation will support the care our Hospital has long provided to our community. Our Foundation also helps to promote your fundraising efforts through our website and social media channels. Is your business interested in creating a healthier community? Contact Adam Tillich at adam@stjoesfoundation.ca to learn more about the Shop Here & Support St. Joe’s Program.

☀️ This year's Midsummer Mixer is on July 25! ☀️ All are welcome to join us for The Research Institute's 5th annual Midsummer Mixer community outreach event. We're showing our gratitude to everyone who has supported research at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Visit us in the Spiritual Garden (Charlton campus, opposite main entrance) on Thursday, July 25, 2024 anytime between 11am and 2pm to join the fun! Featuring: 🔹 Oversized novelty games, including Pop Shot 🏀, Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and others 🎯 🔹 A selection of frozen treats ❄️ 🔹 Board games 🎲 🔹 Snacks 🍿 🔹 Summer tunes 🎵 🔹 And much more 😃 The entire St. Joe's community is invited – researchers, learners, hospital staff, physicians, patients, and community members. We hope to see you there! Learn more about research at St. Joe's on our website (https://research.stjoes.ca) or come to the Midsummer Mixer and chat with our team! #communityoutreach #networkingevent #staffappreciation #summerparty #IceCreamSocial

We’re congratulating Dr. Sabrina Syan, a clinical psychologist at St. Joe’s, for receiving the 2023 Ruth Berman Award by the Ontario Psychological Association for her outstanding contributions to the field of psychology early in her career. Dr. Syan was recognized for her unique educational background, blending her cognitive neuroscience research skills within her clinical practice to enhance patient care. Additionally, she received praise for her dedication to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in her work. She credits her professional achievements to the exceptional training and mentorship programs she received from St. Joe’s and McMaster University as a former student. “McMaster’s Research and Clinical Training Program created a partnership between two incredibly strong educational institutions: McMaster and St. Joe's. This has harnessed their ability to provide students and learners with the opportunity to engage in the highest levels of education, research, and clinical care that a tertiary care, academic medical centre can provide,” Dr. Syan says. Read more about Dr. Syan’s health care career journey at St. Joe’s: https://bit.ly/3WmbelR #WeAreStJoes #ClinicalPsychology

Caregivers are the silent supporters of our healthcare system, often putting their own well-being on hold to provide care for their loved ones. At St. Joe’s, Dr. Danielle Rice is shining a light on the mental health challenges often faced by caregivers and sharing practical advice (and a free caregiver handbook) based on both research and personal victories to support caregiver resilience and skills. As a keynote speaker of a free webinar on July 18, Dr. Rice will delve into the challenges caregivers face and present effective solutions to support their mental well-being. Details below: Standing out in the storm: Caregiving in rare disease July 18, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. Free webinar hosted by Science Magazine In this webinar, participants will: 👉 Explore the unique challenges of caregiving in rare disease 👉 Learn practical caregiving strategies and how to access resources 👉 Hear about approaches that work to foster resilience and self-care among caregivers. Registration is open to everyone. To learn more and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/3WnXVS7 #WeAreStJoes #HamOnt #HeartOfHamOnt #Caregiver #CaregiverSupport #RareDisease #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #Health #ScienceMagazine

Each year, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation presents the Spirit of Hope Awards recognizing those who have overcome mental health or addiction challenges or made impactful contributions to these fields in Hamilton and the surrounding areas. In 2023, the Spirit of Hope Award for an Individual sponsored by LiUNA Canada, was given to Tom Varley, an employee of Rainbow’s End, a registered charity that operates a series of enterprises aimed at reducing the stigma around mental illness by providing impacted people with an opportunity to work, learn and contribute to their community. Committed to providing his employees with meaningful employment, Tom is patient when teaching new skills, and offers financial security to those who are recovering from mental illness. Do you know an inspiring individual in our community like Tom? Nominate them today for the 2024 Spirit of Hope Awards, which will be given out at A Mental Health Morning featuring Samra Zafar and presented by ArcelorMittal Dofasco on October 10th. The submission deadline for nominations is Friday, August 30th, 2024, at 5:00pm! Learn more about the Spirit of Hope Awards and access the nomination package here: https://lnkd.in/gRSHVXKW

St. Joseph’s Health System together with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and its charitable Foundation join the Weisz Family, the Effort Trust organization, and the wider Hamilton community in mourning the loss of Thomas J. (Tom) Weisz. A pillar of our community, Tom had a profound respect for the healing mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Hamilton. He brought his strong business acumen, legal expertise and infinite wisdom to our organization through the years he spent serving as a member of the Board of Governors of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton from 1991 - 1999. Tom and Sasha are long-time, generous donors to our Hospital, supporting various programs and capital building projects, while also attending and sponsoring countless events in support of St. Joe’s. Tom was perhaps best known as a real estate mogul and the founder of Effort Trust, but he also possessed a visionary understanding of how philanthropy and industry partnerships could help to mend the gaps and ease the pressures faced by our healthcare system. We are grateful to have had the chance to know, to learn from, and to be a beneficiary of Tom’s generosity, kindness and leadership. On behalf of all of us at St. Joe’s, we offer our deepest sympathies to the Weisz family. May Tom’s memory be a blessing and a comfort during this difficult time. In light of this news and in remembrance of Tom the flags at our campuses have been lowered to half-mast.

The inaugural Mental Health Partners (MHP) Research Retreat took place on Friday, May 31, 2024 at CAMH. The day brought together nine of the specialty psychiatric hospitals, government and community partners at CAMH to identify research priorities to drive collective impact. Content experts presented on each topic area – highlighting current and emerging opportunities before robust group discussions. Dr. Randi McCabe, interim vice president, mental health and addictions and Dr. Maiko Schneider, head of service, at St. Joe's shared their expertise on suicide prevention/reduction. St. Joe’s is proud to be a member of the Mental Health Partners collective. Together, we are providing leadership in building a system that is integrated, evidence based and accountable. We do this by mobilizing our collective strengths in innovation, infrastructure, clinical interventions, research and education so Ontarians with the most complex mental health and substance use conditions can have better outcomes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4brzWpe #WeAreStJoes #HeartOfHamOnt #HamOnt #MentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #SuicidePrevention #HarmReduction CAMH Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences Providence Care The Royal Mental Health Centre St. Joseph's Care Group St. Joseph's Health Care London Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Things are “looking up” at St. Joe’s! The first few pieces of ceiling tile art have now been installed at various locations throughout the Charlton Campus of our Hospital for patients, visitors, volunteers, physicians and staff to enjoy. The beautiful designs painted by residency students from McMaster University include messages of hope, resilience, and strength. While it may seem like an unconventional canvas, ceiling tiles were chosen for their unique ability to bring comfort and maybe even a smile to the faces of patients and family members as they lay in their hospital beds or await a scan or test. The Mac Med Mural Project at St. Joe’s is designed to bring the healing power of art to the clinical environment. Ceiling tiles are on sale via the hospital gift shop’s online store. With your $125.00 tile sponsorship, 100 percent of proceeds will be donated back to the Mac Med Mural Project and the Department of Education at St. Joe’s. You can choose to purchase a tile just because, or dedicate it in honour or in memory of a friend, colleague or loved one. Choose from more than 20 pre-painted ceiling tiles, including the ones featured here. To shop and donate visit: https://bit.ly/3RUscFc View the installations in person: 🎨 ‘Waves of Hope’ by Sanjum Kaur Hunjan, donated anonymously, located in the Firestone Clinic waiting room, level 1, Juravinski Innovation Tower. 🎨 ‘It’s Your Birthday’ by Alice Man, Deyang Li, Yujin Suk, donated by The Porteous Family, located in the main elevator lobby of the Clinical Teaching Unit, Sister Mary Grace Wing, Level 4. 🎨 ‘Sunset at Bayfront Park’ by Tara Behroozian, donated by Afarin Maleki, located in the Complex Care Patient Lounge, level 5, Juravinski Innovation Tower.