The St. Joseph's Health Care Society We are a sponsor/owner of Catholic healthcare organizations with a tradition of caring and compassion for all. News from the St. Joseph's Family “Personhood,” Not “Patienthood”: Tips on Dignity-Conserving Practice in Palliative Care"Listen to their stories and you will hear their human journey."JOIN WEBINAR! Thu., Feb. 29/24 at 12 - 1:15 p.m. "From The Sisters to Sponsorship" Panelists are: Sr. Anne Anderson CSJ, Richard Corneil CEO St. Joseph's HC Society, and Beth Johnson, President & CEO of CHSO and CCLCWorld Day of the Sick is Sunday, February 11th, 2024Message from Pope Francis - Prayers for those suffering with illness and prayers for their caregiversNational Catholic Health Care Week - Friday, February 9th, 2024!Today we consider the strong sense of PURPOSE in the important work we do and how we do it!National Catholic Health Care Week - Thursday, February 8th, 2024! Today, and every day, we consider the “WELL-BEING” of others!National Catholic Health Care Week - Wednesday, February 7th, 2024!Time for HEALING! National Catholic Health Care Week - Tuesday, February 6th, 2024!What about "BELONGING" -National Catholic Health Care Week - Monday, February. 5th, 2024!A Day to Reflect on the Importance of "CONNECTION"National Catholic Health Care Week - February 4-10, 2024On behalf of St. Joseph's Health Care SocietyWishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!St. Joseph's Hospice of London Event - Jacob Moon-Princess Ave. Playhouse - Fri. Nov. 3, 2023! One Man, One Voice, Six Strings!Get your tickets now for Jacob Moon performing at Princess Ave. Playhouse - Fri. November 3rd, 2023 - 7:30-9:30 pm! St. Joseph's Hospice of Sarnia Lambton presents, "DANCING UNDER THE STARS" Annual Gala Event - Saturday, November 4th, 2023!This annual gala event, hosted by St. Joseph's Hospice of Sarnia Lambton is happening Saturday, November 4th, 2023, starting at 5:30 pm. St. Joseph's Hospice of London - Christmas Event - Light Up the Night - 3rd Annual Christmas Light Event - December 7th, 2023 - 5-7 pmPurchase a Lantern - 3rd annual event takes place at St. Joseph's Hospice London, brightening the lives of our palliative patients, and their families. St. Joseph's Hospice - London - Unveils their brand new Wellness Centre - Oct. 18, 2023The Wellness Centre is a peaceful place for our community clients to receive care and compassion, free of charge. Congratulations to the Graduates of McMaster University's - Directors College Chartered Program!Congratulations To Richard Corneil and the rest of the 2023 Directors College Graduates!EVENT - Compassion in the Community A Panel Discussion Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Compassion and Community in support of Spiritual Awareness WeekChallenges for Sponsorship Today"Sponsorship is a structured relationship through which the sponsor, in the name of the Church, directs and influences a ministry that meets an apostolic need and furthers the mission of Jesus."Host it for HospiceHave an idea for a community event but don’t know where to start? To make it easy, we developed Host it for Hospice, a community events toolkit that makes planning a breeze! World Catholic Health Care News CHAC Annual National Conference - May 8-10, 2024 - Winnipeg ManitobaIn-Person Conference - Get to the Heart of It: Being, Caring, Doing - Meaningful Connections and ActionsWe acknowledge the "World Day of Social Justice" on Tuesday, Feb. 20th, 2024World Day of Social Justice reminds us each year of the need to build fairer, more equitable societies.Prayer for the Sick!From Canadian Conference of Bishops, a Prayer for the Sick.57th World Day of Peace - from His Holiness Pope FrancisHis message is about Artificial Intelligence and PeaceAs Catholic Health Care works to support a more just society, on Nov. 3rd, we honour the Feast of St. Martin de Porres.A story of a man of great charity who cared for the sick, abandoned and enslaved.Palliative Care and Hospice: How Can We Overcome Barriers to Their Use?Approximately 73 million baby boomers in the U.S., are unfamiliar with benefits of Palliative and Hospice care.Why Is It So Hard to Do the Right Things in Health Care?What are the top 3 issues people have identified when seeking medical assessment and treatment in the American health care system?Eck Institute for Global Health launches Global Health Minor in Fall 2023This Fall 2023, Eck Institute will offer a 15-credit Minor in Global Health!How Can Systems Better Support Catholic Chaplaincy?Connolly Huddleston, the youngest person in a group of health care chaplains, stands out from her peers! Read more to find out why!2023 Earth Day Webinar - Investing in our Planet!Join CHA and ministry colleagues for an Earth Day Webinar, exploring the 2023 national theme, "Invest in our Planet" - April 13, 2023, 1-2pm ETReflective Decision-Making for Our TimesHealth system leaders routinely make complicated decisions daily. Rushing those decisions can prove to be shortsighted, and potentially could have long-term implications!Pope Francis' Message for the 31st World Day of the Sick The Holy Father’s message is entitled: “Take care of him” – Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing.Maintaining Identify and Inclusivity in Catholic Health CareIn Catholic health care, an ever-changing workforce can present new opportunities to enhance and preserve its identity and culture.Statement for National Day for Truth and ReconciliationThe Catholic health community remains committed to building relationships with Indigenous Peoples that contribute to justice, healing, and reconciliation.A Special Request from Pope Francis - Prayer and Action for those "living on the margins of society"Pope Francis encourages his monthly prayers for humanity to be transformed into concrete gestures.From Moral Distress to Moral ImaginationWhile moral distress is not a new phenomena for healthcare workers, the reach and impact has been exacerbated by the seeming barrage of concurrent crises witnessed in the last few years. Why a Habit of Discernment Is Crucial for Catholic Health CareThe deliberate process of discernment is being used more often in business settings - read further to find out why!Pope Francis' Historic Visit to Canada - July 24th - 29th, 2022The Holy Father’s pilgrimage will focus on Indigenous healing and reconciliation.If Not Now, Then When? Taking Disability Seriously in BioethicsThe impression of bioethicists as “dangerous” has been a theme in the disability movement for decades. Is it outdated?Jul1Science of Compassion in Medicine: 20 Major Claims of 'How Doctors Care' by Dr. Dominic VachonAccumulative empirical evidence continues for the importance of compassionate caring in health careCHAC Virtual Conference May 12-13!"Creating Safe Environments of Care for Indigenous Peoples”Shaping Ministry Formation Across Catholic Health CareThis article delves into the importance of Formation programing for leaders of Catholic Health Care settings.CHAC & SSVP Joint Statement on Affordable HousingThe federal government is re-engaging in affordable housing through Canada’s National Housing Strategy!CHAC Sponsor Board Formation Session - "Telling Our Story" DATE: Thursday March 3, 2022 from 1400-1500h ET.February 11th - World Day of the SickThe Message from Pope Francis for the 30th World Day of the SickDo you want to support the well-being of your community?Applications are now being accepted from interested individuals to join the Society Board of DirectorsHealth Care Systems Work to Reduce Environmental FootprintsThe first rule of medicine is "do no harm." Yet the health care industry itself is a major source of pollution...Feb25The Way of the Healer: A Conversation with Farr Curlin, MD4:00 pmBuilding with MissionIncreasing the availability of affordable and supportive housing for older Canadians is an urgent national challenge. Videos Catholic Health Alliance of Canada ~ Proclaim and Awaken This Is Catholic Health Care - Environmental Commitment
