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Inspired to live each day as a gift: Kathleen’s transplant experience

April 17, 2025 A patient running out of time. Two transplant surgeons and an operating room team. Two donor organs. London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and a lifesaving kidney-liver transplant inspire new purpose and passion for one formidable woman

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Inside a cancer research lab: Unlocking the gut microbiome’s potential in the fight against cancer

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Patient Safety in Medical Device Reprocessing

April 17, 2025 The night shift in the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) department at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is characterized by the clang of metallic instruments and the hum of machines. Tim Hammond, a MDR technician, has been at LHSC

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LHSC 150: Celebrating 150 years of great care, teaching, and research

Since the opening of London General Hospital in 1875, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been a leader in health care, teaching, and research. Generations of patients have placed their trust in our care, while our medical teams, researchers

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Federal Election special ballot voting for LHSC inpatients – April 20, 21 and 22, 2025

Election Day in Canada is Monday, April 28, 2025. Patients staying at Victoria Hospital and University Hospital on Sunday, April 20; Monday, April 21; and Tuesday, April 22 who are eligible to vote, will have the opportunity to cast a special ballot

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Conversation and ideas flowed at the inaugural Patient Education Symposium

April 15, 2025 The Patient Education Symposium hosted by the South West Regional Cancer Program (SWRCP) on Saturday, April 5 in Stratford, Ontario, was filled with informative presentations, riveting conversations and a free-flowing exchange of

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Committing to safe sleep: Introducing sleep sacks in the NICU

April 14, 2025 A commitment to safe sleep In a move towards the ongoing promotion of safe sleep, the Injury Prevention team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has integrated sleep sacks into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Children’s

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London Health Sciences Centre introduces new weapons detection system in Emergency Departments

April 14, 2025 In a continued commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is introducing a new weapons detection system at the entrances of its Emergency Departments (EDs) at Victoria Hospital

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LHSC supports health-care clinics in need with ‘Second Chance Supplies’ program

April 11, 2025 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has launched a new sustainability program designed to reduce waste and help health-care clinics in need worldwide. Led by the LHSC Green Team and Facilities Management, the program – called Second

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London’s community comes together to advance Black health and wellness

April 10, 2025 On Saturday, March 29, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) partnered with six local community organizations to host the first-ever London Black Health and Wellness Fair. The event was a free, engaging, and informative day designed