Your February edition of St. Joe's top stories

Features

Healing? Strength? What do you need to take?

St. Joe’s Youth Wellness Centre (YWC) is teaming up with Urbanicity Hamilton to ask young people in Hamilton to “ take what you need ” when it comes to mental health. The campaign is raising awareness of the supports and mental health programs available. Continue the conversation with us online by using the hashtag #ReachOutHamOnt . >> Click here to get involved and download your own copy of the Take What You Need campaign poster today.

BLOG: Improving access to stroke care

Over 1,000 people in Hamilton experienced a stoke last year. By accessing specialized care in one location, those individuals have a better chance of survival and recovery. Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joe’s have partnered together for a better and efficient way to provide care for patients experiencing stroke.

>>  Click here  to hear from executive leaders from each hospital who explain the recent change of access to stoke care in Hamilton.

What advice would you give to someone for their first day as an inpatient in mental health?

Imagine that it’s your first day as an inpatient on a mental health unit. When you walk through the doors, you might feel scared that no one will understand what you are going through or worried that you won’t overcome your illness. Now imagine how that experience would be brightened by messages of hope on the walls as soon as you enter the unit from people with lived experience.

>>  Click here  to see how current mental health patients are leaving messages of hope for incoming patients as a part of St. Joe's Safewards initiative.

Pregnant? Protect yourself and your baby by getting the flu shot

The flu season is expected to last another two months and we’re still in the midst of heavy transmission. The flu shot is strongly recommended for those who are pregnant as they and baby are at higher risk for complications from flu than the average person.   >>  Learn about common myths around getting the flu shot.

Research

Expanding in-bed cycling around the world and more: Researchers awarded millions in funding

St. Joe's researchers have been awarded $5.97 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to move innovative projects ahead at St. Joe's.

>>  Learn more  about the deserving recipients and their research projects.

Foundation

Ready, Set, Fundraise! Will you Go the Distance?

Fundraising for the 2018 ATB and P2A events has officially started! Find out how funds that you helped our community raise last year are enhancing patient care and supporting innovative research at our Hospital!  >>  Click here to get involved today.

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