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St. Josephs Honours Two Surgical Visionaries

DIABETES EDUCATION CENTRE MARKS 40 YEARS

Ending the Stigma of Not Criminally Responsible

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Renowned for compassionate care, St. Josephs is one of the best academic health care organizations in Canada dedicated to helping

people live to their fullest by minimizing the effects of injury, disease and disability through excellence in care, teaching and research.

St. Josephs is helping Rick live healthier.

Because every 7 minutes someone has a heart attack...

we are teaching people how to limit their risk.

THREE MONTHS AFTER HE UNDERWENT quintuple heart bypass surgery,

44 year-old Rick Ho was able to bike five km. At five months, he ran 10 km.

Rick calls the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program

at St. Josephs completely transformative. From the edge of death, Rick

is more fit than hes been in decades. Visit our website to learn more about

St. Josephs cardiac rehabilitation program.

CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT SINCE 1869

Renowned for compassionate care, St. Josephs is one of the best academic health care organizations in Canada dedicated to helping

people live to their fullest by minimizing the effects of injury, disease and disability through excellence in care, teaching and research.

St. Josephs is helping Rick live healthier.

THREE MONTHS AFTER HE UNDERWENT

44 year-old Rick Ho was able to bike five km. At five months, he ran 10 km.

Rick calls the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program

at St. Josephs completely transformative. From the edge of death, Rick

is more fit than hes been in decades. Visit our website to learn more about

St. Josephs cardiac rehabilitation program.

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In announcing the award, the London Community Foundation describes him as a dedicated leader, mentor and com-munity builder whose actions in sup-porting numerous community groups demonstrate that he believes in helping people who are less fortunate by provid-ing them with the opportunity to reach their own personal potential.

Do You Have MeMorY ProbleMs?Do you have trouble remembering things? Are you 65 years old or older? Older adults interested in participating in a research study looking at the relationship between walking and cognition (how you think and reason) are invited to call St. Josephs Parkwood Hospital at 519 685-4292, ext. 2179. For those who meet the criteria, this is an opportunity for a com-plete memory evaluation.

125 Years of faitH anD caringSt. Josephs Hospital has reached a remarkable mile-stone125 years of faith and caring. On Oct. 15, 1888, the hospital officially opened its doors with 10 beds and a staff of four doctors and three Sisters of St. Joseph. From this mod-est beginning, the hospital would grow and change. Today, it is the cornerstone of what is now St. Josephs Health Care London, one of Canadas leading multispecialty academic health care centres. Then and now, it is a history of which St. Josephs is proud.

tHe figHt against influenzaThe statistics are staggering. Londons 20122013 influenza season saw 26 deaths, 297 hospitalizations and 472 labora-tory-confirmed cases. To fight against influenza, St. Josephs Health Care London is taking a new direction. In addition to the annual flu vaccination and education campaign of staff, physicians and volunteers, St. Josephs has adopted a new policy. When an influenza outbreak is declared in the com-munity, all non-vaccinated staff, physicians and visitors must wear a mask while in our facilities to prevent the spread of influenza. To view vaccination results at St. Josephs through-out the season, visit sjhc.london.on.ca/our-performance/quality-improvement-plan.

a Partner of DistinctionDale Brain Injury Services is the 2013 recipient of St. Josephs Health Care Londons Partner of Distinction Award. This award recognizes partnership and collaborationessential requirements of health care delivery and community ser-vice. Dale Brain Injury Services has been a valued commu-nity partner in the care of those living with acquired brain injury since rehabilitation began at St. Josephs Parkwood Hospital in the 1980s. The organization provides assisted living services in residential settings as well as a community day program. Together, St. Josephs and Dale work to ensure patients receive the support they need during their rehabili-tation journey.

a leaDer, Mentor anD coMMunitY builDerJeff Macoun, a long-time volunteer with St. Josephs Health Care Foundation, has been honoured with the Governor Generals Caring Canadian Award. The award recognizes Canadians who have made a significant, sustained, unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad. Known for his energy, enthusiasm and strong leadership, Macoun has made a substantial contribution to St. Josephs, the YMCA, United Way and other London organizations.

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Helping HandsIndividuals and organizations are making a difference every day

On behalf of Dale Brain Injury Services, Sue Hillis, executive director, centre, accepts the Partner of Distinction Award from Marcie Grail, outgoing chair of St. Josephs Health Care Londons board of directors, left, and Dr. Gillian Kernaghan, St. Josephs president and CEO.

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ConneCting With our Community

Focusing on Those We Serve

W ith the holiday season and a brand new year soon upon us, we at St. Josephs have much to be grateful for and even more to look forward to. The past year has been one of change and achievements on our journey to earn complete confidence in the care we provide, and to make a lasting difference in the quest to live fully. From the opening of our new Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, to the launch of the inaugural Bust a Move for Breast Health, to exciting innovations in care and ser-vice across our programs, we are proud of what we have accomplished.This year also marked a special anniversary

for St. Josephs Hospital125 years of faith and caring. From humble beginnings, the hospital has grown to become a medical force in Canada and beyond while remaining committed to the values instilled by our founding Sisters of St. Joseph.The year ahead promises to be equally exciting. With the support of the com-

munity and the dedication of our excellent staff, physicians and volunteers, 2014 will see the opening of our new London mental health facility next to Parkwood Hospital and raising of the bar ever higher in delivery of care for patients and residents across St. Josephs.We could not do so without the generosity of our community that, every year,

steps up to support our Season of Celebration, which begins Nov. 15. Raising funds for patient and resident care comfort items, Season of Celebration is a heartwarm-ing tradition that brightens the holiday across our organization. Watch for the pink Lights of Caring to shine at all our sites.In this issue of Vim & Vigour, we highlight inspiring work that shows the great

diversity, impact and reach of St. Josephs expertise. The focus on those we serve is the key to our continued success and will remain paramount in the coming year in a continuing challenging and uncertain economic climate. To all who give of themselves for St. Josephsour staff, physicians, volun-

teers, health care partners and donorswe wish you a joyous Christmas and good health for the New Year.

Dr. Gillian KernaghanPresident and CEOSt. Josephs Health Care London

Michelle CampbellPresident and CEOSt. Josephs Health Care Foundation

Dr. Gillian Kernaghan, left, and Michelle Campbell

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