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First unrelated donor stem cell transplant at LHSC: “I’ll forever be grateful for everyone on my team”

February 12, 2026 Jaci Van Altena served in the Canadian navy for 10 years but was living in New Zealand and working on a flower farm when she started feeling unwell over the course of a few weeks. She began seeing bruising and was experiencing chest

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How LHSC’s Black Health Navigator, Suishanie Brooks, is transforming care

February 5, 2026 For many Black patients and families, hospital visits are deeply personal moments where feeling heard, understood, and treated with respect can make all the difference. Yet long-standing barriers within the health-care system have

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“I was ready this time to tackle the things that were fueling the eating disorder” - An outpatient experience in the Adult Eating Disorders Service

February 4, 2026 “The second time I sought help for my eating disorder, I was drawn to their outpatient offering because I was a university student and I didn’t want to compare myself to others who were also seeking treatment,” explains Christopher

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LHSC’s Adult Eating Disorders Service significantly reduces wait list with new model of care

February 3, 2026 In August 2024, the number of patients on the wait list for the Adult Eating Disorders Service (AEDS) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) was 317. As of November 2025, that number is down to 31 and wait times continue to improve

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"It's so fulfilling": Volunteer visitors bring connection and companionship to patients

January 26, 2026 Retirement can be a challenging adjustment for many people, particularly when it comes to finding purpose. That was a concern on the mind of Alan Salmoni when he retired from his longtime job as a professor in the School of

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Hand-sewn donations deliver big impact for patients at London Health Sciences Centre

January 26, 2026 Over the last three years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), has been fortunate to receive over 250 donated hand-sewn fidget aprons and twiddle muffs from the Huron Fidget Makers – helping us to expand on our commitment to

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Making a difference on delirium

January 23, 2026 As the largest hospital in southwestern Ontario, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is proud to be among the health-care organizations participating in Ontario’s Delirium Awareness Flag Campaign . Hospital-acquired delirium is one

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Advancing cervical cancer screening through trust and collaboration

January 22, 2026 For many people, cervical cancer screening can feel uncomfortable, inconvenient, or out of reach. For Indigenous communities, those barriers are often compounded by long-standing inequities. At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)

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LHSC first in the world to perform two simultaneous complex aortic reconstruction procedures in a single surgery using two new devices

January 21, 2026 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is first in the world to use two new devices to complete two complex cardiac procedures within a single surgery. Taking place in August 2024, LHSC Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Michael Chu and team

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Tune in to LHSC's Community Update Meeting

January 20, 2025 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is hosting its Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, January 21 at 12 p.m. and everyone is invited to join. LHSC’s Community Update Meetings are hosted monthly to provide community members with