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Compassionate Care Closer To Home

See how you are enhancing emergency care for older adults at St. Joe’s

When you or a loved one needs care, you want to be close to home. Your support is making this possible at St. Joe’s — from caring for older adults in the Emergency Department to educating the community through programs like “Aging with Insight,” your contributions are creating lasting change today and for generations to come.


 
The Barrett Family Foundation's gift transforming emergency care for older adults

We are deeply thankful to The Barrett Family Foundation for their remarkable generosity in advancing senior care at St. Joe’s. With their support, we’re establishing a dedicated geriatric zone in our Emergency Department—the second in the GTA. This space is designed with seniors in mind, featuring safety elements like anti-slip flooring, accessible washrooms, and wider rooms for mobility aids.

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Together, we’re making extraordinary happen and building a future where seniors feel safe and supported.

Your support inspires Dr. Courtney's work everyday

Dr. Courtney Spelliscy has been a driving force behind this new geriatric zone in the emergency department and shares why she is grateful to donors.

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Leading the Way in Senior Care at St. Joe’s

Since 2016, Nurse Melanie York has been dedicated to improving senior care. As St. Joe’s opens a new geriatric zone, she’s excited to provide better support for our older patients

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Julia Overs' story is not just about receiving care – it’s about giving back.

Julia believes our community hospital is where we have “the power to change someone’s life for the better.” A painful fall turned into a compassionate care experience for Julia at St. Joe’s—and it’s what inspired her to leave a legacy to help others.

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Aging with Insight

Donors are enabling a healthier future with “Aging with Insight” — a series designed to empower older adults to take control of their health. Thanks to the support of The Slaight Family Foundation, these online sessions with our experts provide our community with valuable health knowledge from the comfort of their homes.

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