Dr. Viljoen and the MHA team recently implemented a two-year pilot project with Ontario Shores, that took the most recent evidence and management of schizophrenia and combined that with data collection and record keeping.

“This project discusses how patients are monitored for functional recovery and it helps us focus on best practice across the diagnostic continuum,” says Dr. Viljoen.

Dr. Viljoen credits her time at JBH in helping her expand her practice and treatment of her patients.

“With the experience I’ve received at JBH, I am able to help with teaching and learning opportunities,” says Dr. Viljoen. “We recently started receiving clerks from McMaster and they were joining me in the hospital and in my clinics.”

For Dr. Viljoen, JBH is an extremely special place, and is it the donations from the community that are supporting these innovative programs that are changing lives at the hospital.

“It’s a small hospital, but the people here are amazing.  We’re all a close-knit family working toward excellent patient care. When donations are made to the Hospital or to the Mental Health and Addictions Program, it makes a significant impact for people who are using the services.  We are bettering our community.”