Theodore
In 2019 Theodore, or Ted as he likes to be called, was diagnosed with cirrhosis. His liver was badly scarred and unable to perform its vital functions of producing proteins, including blood-clotting factors, and filtering…
Patient Stories
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Judy
At seventy-six, Judy, a retired high-school teacher and principal, remains active in her community. She considers herself a professional potter, having done it most of her life, and enjoys singing in two choirs. “I’ve always…
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Peter & Barbara
Barbara was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2021. Her husband, Peter, has been her primary caregiver since. “I get a lot of help, too,” he says. “Our daughters, Jennifer and Laura, have made such…
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Effie
Her name is Effrossini but everyone at Toronto Grace knows her as Effie. She has worked in housekeeping at the Grace for over twenty-one years. She is sixty-one years old. Thirty years ago, she was…
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Heather’s Story
In May 2021, Heather was admitted to Unity Health at the St. Joseph’s Health Centre site (SJHC) suffering from pneumonia and empyema, a bacterial infection of the lungs characterized by the collection of pus in…
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Specialized Care Centre and Kathleen’s Story
Long-term care (LTC) homes provide housing with clinical care and health and social supports for adults who can no longer live independently. Delivering this care has been a challenge over the last year, as COVID-19…