St. Joseph's Health Care London

Beginning tomorrow, September 17, Wellspring London & Region will be on-site at St. Joseph’s every third Tuesday of the month to provide cancer support resources for people living with cancer or supporting someone with a cancer diagnosis. The booths will be in the Zone C, Level 0 lobby at Cheapside Entrance 4 from 10 am to 2 pm and everyone is welcome to attend them.

The St. Joseph’s Well-being Walking Challenge has officially kicked off! This corporate-wide quest for steps is part of our larger focus on the well-being of staff, physicians, and volunteers.

53777 - PT Registered Technologist, Medical Imaging - Ultrasound - SJH

Medical imaging staff at St. Joseph’s and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) took part in a backpack drive this year – collecting 805 backpacks and thousands of school supplies for students in London. Thanks to the generous support of the community, countless students were able to start the year off right.

At 25 years old, Elysa Spetgang has multiple thriving businesses and is just beginning a new post-secondary program. Four years ago, though, her life looked very different. Elysa was just 21, and after four months of declining health with no diagnosis in sight, tingling and numbness in her lower limbs ascended to her lungs and she went into respiratory failure requiring life support, a ventilator and a medically induced coma. It was only then that she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and her road to recovery began. Elysa was transferred to Parkwood Institute’s neurological rehabilitation unit after five months in acute care and quickly found solace in recreational therapy. While it was lonely being so young in hospital, Elysa formed a bond with Breanne Carr, therapeutic recreation specialist, who helped her regain life through leisure. Between the garden, the kitchen and a pottery studio, recreational therapy joined with physical therapy and Elysa returned to doing the things she loves. Read Elysa’s story and the impact of recreational therapy: https://bit.ly/3TlcXGk

53805 - Full-Time Manager, Research and Operations - Lawson - St. Joseph's Hospital - 2 Positions

Work is well under way for the next season of The DocTalks Podcast, and as we prepare to launch in the fall, we want to know - are you caught up? With four seasons of expert insights into your health, there's a topic for everyone. Listen today and stay tuned for the upcoming fifth season: https://bit.ly/4cJYzhA

When Joan was preparing for her cataract surgery at St. Joseph’s, she was afraid her lack of a support-person would force her to cancel her appointment. With family in the United States and friends dealing with their own health issues, Joan had no one to accompany her to her appointment. In a last-ditch effort, Joan called Volunteer Services, and she was in luck – the appointment assistant program had just started! This novel program trains volunteers to accompany patients from the beginning of their appointment, providing logistical support. For Joan, her appointment assistant was Monica – a volunteer that Joan says was her angel that day. Since cataract surgery requires patients to have a follow-up appointment the same day, Joan and Monica spent the entire day together. They were paired together again when Joan returned for surgery on her other eye a few weeks later. 26 St. Joseph’s volunteers are trained appointment assistants and ready to support you through your next appointment. If you’d like an appointment assistant next time you’re at one of our sites, please inform the clinic’s reception staff 10 days in advance of your appointment. Read more about Joan, Monica and the appointment assistant program: https://bit.ly/3Z9fln5

Maggie Perquin spent 8 years caring for her partner, Ruth, who lived with Alzheimer’s until she passed away in 2023. Ruth received care through several St. Joseph’s programs, and Maggie credits virtual care to improved appointment success with Ruth. She could be in the comfort of her own home without the distractions and stress of an unfamiliar environment, and hours of prep to get to in-person visit. Now, Maggie is a care partner at St. Joseph’s and uses her experience caring for Ruth to advocate for advancements in virtual care – like the digital navigator, who provides training and support for patients with virtual care appointments. Read more about Maggie and Ruth, and learn about virtual care: https://bit.ly/4dHVuzZ

On October 16, St. Joseph’s and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) are launching the future of health research in London – and you won’t want to miss it! Get an up-close look at exciting breakthroughs and get hands-on experience with new, London-based health technologies that have the potential to change the world! Come meet some of the brightest minds in health research in a rare behind-the-scenes view of work they do to make an impact in the lives of patients at home and around the globe. Visit our website for more information, including times and locations for open houses: https://bit.ly/4cE03tG