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Connecting the Spots – The Often-Untold Story of Women and Lung Cancer 

Mar 8, 2025 Comments Off on Connecting the Spots – The Often-Untold Story of Women and Lung Cancer 
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

Connecting the Spots – The Often-Untold Story of Women and Lung Cancer  Lung cancer kills more women than breast, uterine and cervical cancers combined. Yet it’s something that’s rarely talked about and even more rarely studied.   But here at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, we’re using robotic surgery to remove lung…

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New Juravinski Research Institute project bolsters brain research in Hamilton  

Mar 5, 2025 Comments Off on New Juravinski Research Institute project bolsters brain research in Hamilton  
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

New brain health platform in Hamilton aims to revolutionize treatment and research The human brain is incredibly complex, managing everything from our breathing and movement to our thoughts, emotions and memories. According to the World Health Organization, brain-related disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide, significantly impacting people’s…

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Partners in Prioritizing Respiratory Care 

Feb 21, 2025 Comments Off on Partners in Prioritizing Respiratory Care 
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

Partners in Prioritizing Respiratory Care  Global and Canadian representatives from AstraZeneca were on site at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton on February 19, 2025, for a meeting with clinicians from the world-renowned Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health and Firestone Clinic about a new pilot project.  A sponsorship grant from AstraZeneca will…

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Juravinski Research Institute announces new Hamilton biospecimen program to propel medical discoveries 

Feb 20, 2025 Comments Off on Juravinski Research Institute announces new Hamilton biospecimen program to propel medical discoveries 
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

Juravinski Research Institute announces new Hamilton biospecimen program to propel medical discoveries  Hamilton is about to make big strides in health research with the launch of the Hamilton Regional Biospecimen Services Program (HRBS). This initiative is made possible thanks to funding from the Juravinski Research Institute (JRI), a collaborative effort…

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Purse Bingo Raises Over $20,000 for Mental Health & Addictions Care at St. Joe’s 

Feb 14, 2025 Comments Off on Purse Bingo Raises Over $20,000 for Mental Health & Addictions Care at St. Joe’s 
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

Purse Bingo Raises Over $20,000 for Mental Health & Addictions Care at St. Joe’s  On Saturday, February 8, 2025, our largest crowd yet (over 550 attendees!) gathered at The Grand Olympia for Maria Dorego’s third annual Purse Bingo. Presented by Delta Bingo and Gaming, this third-party purse-themed event raised an…

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On Board for the Bay Race

Feb 10, 2025 Comments Off on On Board for the Bay Race
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

On Board for the Bay Race Scott Galbraith & Bianca Bruzzese Take on the Around the Bay Road Race & Raise Funds for St. Joe’s St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation is proud to share that two well-known members of Hamilton’s professional community are on board to co-champion this year’s Around the…

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Slurp for St. Joe’s: How Menya Kyu is Supporting Hamilton’s Hosptial  

Jan 8, 2025 Comments Off on Slurp for St. Joe’s: How Menya Kyu is Supporting Hamilton’s Hosptial  
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

Slurp for St. Joe’s: How Menya Kyu is Supporting Hamilton’s Hosptial   For just over a year, Menya Kyu has been serving delicious and authentic Japanese ramen to the Hamilton community out of their 154 James St. S. location. While the restaurant is best known for their signature Jidori items, they…

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The Psychiatry Elves: Bringing Holiday Cheer to St. Joe’s Psychiatric Inpatients 

Dec 19, 2024 Comments Off on The Psychiatry Elves: Bringing Holiday Cheer to St. Joe’s Psychiatric Inpatients 
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

The Psychiatry Elves: Bringing Holiday Cheer to St. Joe’s Psychiatric Inpatients  At St. Joe’s, we believe that care extends beyond treatments — it’s about showing compassion, offering support, and reminding our patients that they’re not alone-especially right now when many patients may find themselves spending their holidays inside of our…

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A Runner’s Kidney: Athlete Returns to Global Stage After Donating a Kidney to His Mom

Dec 9, 2024 Comments Off on A Runner’s Kidney: Athlete Returns to Global Stage After Donating a Kidney to His Mom
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

A Runner’s Kidney Surgeons at St. Joe’s Support Master’s Athlete Craig Thompson as he Donates a Kidney to His Mom, Cathie, and Returns to Compete on a Global Stage. Craig Thompson has always been an athlete. He attended Queen’s University and played varsity football there as he pursued his undergraduate…

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Patient Comfort & Kindness Grants: The ‘Little Things’ Make All the Difference

Dec 6, 2024 Comments Off on Patient Comfort & Kindness Grants: The ‘Little Things’ Make All the Difference
May 23 @ 4:32 AM

Patient Comfort & Kindness Grants: The ‘Little Things’ Make All the Difference With the help of the Ever Hopeful Fund, we were able to provide 71 grants to bring comfort and kindness to patients in 65 different programs and departments at our Hospital!  Over the summer, Hospital staff submitted applications to…

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