News
Year 2021
Date: 2021-12-23
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 5 North, in Thunder Bay. [full story]
Date: 2021-12-23
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year - We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the board of Directors and Leadership Team [full story]
Date: 2021-12-20
Protecting Clients - Changes to Visiting at St. Joseph's Care Group Sites - St. Joseph’s Care Group is making changes to visiting at all of our sites intended to slow transmission of COVID-19 and the highly transmissible Omicron variant. We are calling on you as family and loved ones to help us keep clients and staff safe. [full story]
Date: 2021-11-16
Saluting our Veterans - We are grateful to the veterans and their families for generously sharing their stories of service. On behalf of St. Joseph’s Care Group, we sincerely thank all who served and those actively serving for their hard work, dedication and sacrifice. [full story]
Date: 2021-10-29
Preventing Falls by Staying S.A.F.E. - Did you know that St. Joseph's Hospital is what’s called a rehabilitative care hospital? It’s a hospital that sees people whose lives have changed through illness, injury or disease. When a person is admitted to hospital, they see a team of healthcare professionals to better understand their current level of function, set rehabilitation goals that are important to the person in their recovery, and develop a plan to achieve those goals together. [full story]
Date: 2021-09-21
Breaking Free - People living with addiction know that the recovery journey takes place 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Now, there is a new free digital tool called Breaking Free that provides addictions support whenever they need it. [full story]
Date: 2021-09-10
Mandatory Management Order Lifted at Hogarth Riverview Manor - St. Joseph’s Care Group is pleased to announce that efforts to improve the delivery of care at Hogarth Riverview Manor have been recognized by the Ministry of Long-Term Care with the lifting of the Mandatory Management Order, effective Thursday, September 9, 2021. [full story]
Date: 2021-08-19
You Spoke, We Listened! Client Satisfaction at St. Joseph's Care Group - Did you know that St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) conducts an annual survey to hear directly from clients and their families about their experience with our programs and services? [full story]
Date: 2021-06-25
St. Joseph's Care Group Announces Next President & Chief Executive Officer - St. Joseph’s Care Group’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelli O’Brien as the next President & Chief Executive Officer, effective September 7, 2021. [full story]
Date: 2021-06-18
First Steps Report to the Community - On June 17, 2019, St. Joseph’s Care Group held an event where we reaffirmed our commitment to working together with Indigenous Peoples, officially opened Nagishkodaadiwin (Spiritual Healing Lodge), and announced our first Director of Indigenous Relations. [full story]
Date: 2021-06-04
Celebrating Seniors' Month - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our plans, our routines and may have impacted the things we normally do to stay healthy. For seniors in our community, the pandemic has caused many to take extra precautions to safeguard their health. [full story]
Date: 2021-05-28
St. Joseph's Care Group Welcomes New Chief of Staff - St. Joseph's Care Group’s Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Peter de Bakker as Chief of Staff to the approximately 430 physicians and professional staff affiliated with St. Joseph's Care Group. [full story]
Date: 2021-05-18
Pilot Project Brings Rehabilitative Care Closer to Home - When people are recovering from an injury, surgery, or an illness that has impacted their physical and/or cognitive abilities, discharge from an acute care hospital doesn’t necessarily mean their healing journey has come to an end. [full story]
Date: 2021-05-05
Improved access to digital health resources through partnership between St. Joseph's Care Group and iMD Health Global - St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) and iMD Health are partnering to make it easier for clients, families, and staff to find up-to-date resources and information on a wide and constantly growing range of healthcare topics. [full story]
Date: 2021-02-20
Celebrating Volunteering at St. Joseph's Care Group - National Volunteer Week is celebrated every April to commemorate and highlight the importance of volunteers in Canada. At St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG), volunteers contribute in so many ways. Our Volunteer Services Coordinators work with individuals to find the perfect volunteer fit.[full story]
Date: 2021-04-11
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at St. Joseph's Hospital - 1 East - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at St. Joseph's Hospital to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-04-05
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 6th Floor (Rose and Tulip Resident Home Area) - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility including participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program for staff, residents and essential caregiver visitors. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-04-04
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph's Hospital - 1 East - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph's Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at St. Joseph's Hospital, 1 East, in Thunder Bay. [full story]
Date: 2021-04-02
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 5th Floor (Marigold and Orchid Resident Home Area) - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility including participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program for staff, residents and essential caregiver visitors. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-03-25
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 6th Floor (Rose and Tulip Resident Home Area) - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph's Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), 6th Floor (Rose – 6 North and Tulip - 6 South resident home area) in Thunder Bay. [full story]
Date: 2021-03-22
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor - Birch / Spruce Grove Resident Home Area - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-03-20
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 5th Floor (Marigold and Orchid Resident Home Area) - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph's Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), 5th Floor (Marigold – 5 North and Orchid - 5 South resident home area) in Thunder Bay. [full story]
Date: 2021-03-18
Eye Protection - At St. Joseph's Care Group, we are committed to keeping our clients, staff and visitors safe from COVID-19. Starting Thursday, March 18, 2021, in addition to masking, we will now be asking everyone to wear eye protection while inside our facilities. [full story]
Date: 2021-03-03
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Bethammi Nursing Home - Third Floor - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at Bethammi Nursing Home, in Thunder Bay is now over. [full story]
Date: 2021-03-03
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor - Birch / Spruce Grove Resident Home Area - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor’s (HRM), Birch/Spruce Grove Resident Home Area, in Thunder Bay. [full story]
Date: 2021-02-19
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Bethammi Nursing Home – Third Floor - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Bethammi Nursing Home, Third Floor, in Thunder Bay. [full story]
Date: 2021-02-16
Taking your life back from Chronic Pain - At times in our lives, we may all experience pain for different reasons. When pain becomes constant and does not get better with time or conventional treatments, it can become life limiting. Living with chronic pain can feel like it is taking over your life - and we are here to help. [full story]
Date: 2021-02-09
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor - Birch / Spruce Grove Resident Home Area - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-02-06
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 6th Floor (Rose and Tulip Resident Home Area) - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-29
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Birch / Spruce Grove Resident Home Area - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), Birch/Spruce Grove Resident Home Area, in Thunder Bay. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-28
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 6th Floor (Rose and Tulip Resident Home Area) - One staff member was recently confirmed to have COVID-19. Consistent with provincial guidelines, the outbreak declaration for COVID-19 in a long-term care home is made when one staff or resident is found to be positive for COVID-19. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-25
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 4th Floor (Lilac and Iris Resident Home Area) - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-21
Personal Support Worker Training - Are you interested in becoming a PSW? If so, St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) has partnered with SE Career College of Health to provide Personal Support Worker (PSW) training at Hogarth Riverview Manor over a 26-week period starting February 2021. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-19
rTMS - New hope for hard-to-treat depression - When it comes to treating depression, many people experience success with counselling, medication, or a combination of the two. However, up to a third of all people living with depression do not benefit from treatment. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-12
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor - Birch / Spruce Grove Resident Home Area - Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place at HRM to reduce likelihood of transmission of the virus within the facility. Expanded precautions were implemented for the duration of the outbreak. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-12
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor - 4th Floor (Lilac and Iris Resident Home Area) - One staff member was recently confirmed to have COVID-19. Consistent with provincial guidelines, the outbreak declaration for COVID-19 in a long-term care home is made when one staff or resident is found to be positive for COVID-19. [full story]
Date: 2021-01-01
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Birch / Spruce Grove Resident Home Area - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), Birch/Spruce Grove Resident Home Area, in Thunder Bay. [full story]
