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The need for blood continues

January 22, 2021 Book a blood donation appointment today Despite a challenging year, LHSC’s Canadian Blood Services’ Partners for Life (PFL) members collected 585 units of blood product surpassing our pledge of 575 units for 2020. Congratulations and

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LHSC recognizes National Non-Smoking Week

January 21, 2020 January 17-23 marks National Non-Smoking Week in Canada. Established in 1977 by the Canadian Council for Tobacco Control, it is one of the most important and longest-running public health efforts in the country. In compliance with

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See footage from the historic launch of the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

January 8, 2020 After being selected by the Government of Ontario as a vaccination clinic site, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), in partnership with Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU), was proud to launch the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the

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London Health Sciences Centre welcomes first baby of 2021

January 4, 2020 The first baby of the New Year is Baby Girl Gabriel, born at 12:30 a.m. and weighing 9lbs 6oz. Baby is welcomed by mom Alanna Gilmour and dad Joe Gabriel, who are both physicians at LHSC. Gilmour is a resident physician in General

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LHSC begins COVID-19 vaccination program

Today, London Health Sciences Centre in partnership with Middlesex London Health Unit administered the first COVID-19 vaccine in our region. This historic event signals a positive turning point in the global pandemic. The first vaccine recipient was

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Seeking care during the holidays

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is safe and remains open for urgent and emergent care during the holidays. Anyone experiencing an emergency or serious medical injuries and conditions should call 911 immediately or go to an Emergency Department.

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Speech-language pathologists help ensure quality of life during the pandemic

Allison Chen is a Speech-Language Pathologist at LHSC. December 16, 2020 Patients with COVID-19 can experience a number of negative symptoms that can inhibit their ability to speak or swallow and London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) team of 15

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The race to detect COVID-19 in our community

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Warmest wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season

December 10, 2020 Warmest wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season, from all of us at LHSC! Thank you for your ongoing support during this challenging year.

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Media conference to address COVID-19 outbreak at University Hospital

December 4, 2020 You are invited to view video from LHSC’s media conference to address the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak at University Hospital on YouTube with panelists Dr. Paul Woods, President and CEO, Dr. Adam Dukelow, Chief Medical Officer, and Dr.