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Historic $20 million dollar gift to transform cancer care

In a poignant act of philanthropy, the late Archie Verspeeten, a distinguished figure in the trucking industry and a fervent champion for cancer research, has made an extraordinary $20 million donation to London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF)

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Helping young patients feel more at home - LHSC youth peer support program receives recognition as a Leading Practice

Youth CoRE is one of 15 hospital initiatives recently added to the Health Standards Organizations Leading Practices Library Keanna Shrubsall was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease called Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis at the age of six. With

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Join us for a Community Conversation

November 21, 2023 Local community members are invited to take part in an evening of conversation about the future of health care in our region. London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is hosting its third and final Community Conversations event of the

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Impact of antimicrobial resistance on patient care

Photo: Dr. Ian Ball with screen showing the digital clinical pathways and guidelines developed by the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program November 20, 2023 Working in Critical Care Trauma Centre (CCTC) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), Dr. Ian

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Harm reduction at LHSC: The importance of lived experience in connecting with patients

Image: Sue Macintosh, Harm Reduction Specialist from Regional HIV/AIDS Connection working at LHSC November 17, 2023 Within the walls of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) there are patients who are receiving care while also experiencing the

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LHSC oncologists leading on the national stage

November 16, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is proud to recognize two physicians who have recently been elected to lead national organizations into the future of radiation and medical oncology. Dr. Stephen Welch, medical oncologist at LHSC

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Working together to STOP Pressure Injuries

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LHSC learner nurtures patient health through nutrition

November 15, 2023 Growing up in London, Christine Balsillie would frequently drive by London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) Victoria and University hospitals. Little did she know that one day she’d be working there helping to bolster patients’

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Celebrating Nurse Practitioners’ Week 2023

November 14, 2023 November 12-18 is Nurse Practitioners’ (NP) Week. At LHSC, we have approximately 100 practicing NPs who work in a variety of clinical units and programs throughout our organization. Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses in the

Research & Innovation

Strengthening global partnerships

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a leading research-intensive acute care teaching hospital that attracts some of the brightest minds from around the world. As a system leader with a duty to support international best practices, research and