Hospital News
Dr. Robin Walker receives Paediatric Academic Leadership Clinician Practitioner Award
June 24, 2019 Congratulations to London Health Sciences Centre’s Dr. Robin Walker, who has been recognized nationally for his exceptional dedication and contributions to child health. Just days before his retirement, he was awarded the 2019
Skeleton Crew wins Health Care Cup at Fanshawe Dragon Boat Festival
Skeleton Crew celebrates their win of the 2019 Health Care Cup at Fanshawe Dragon Boat Festival. The Fanshawe Dragon Boat Festival, hosted by Rowbust who are celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2019, was held June 8 and 9, 2019 at Fanshawe Lake in
What you should know about marijuana and fertility
Drs. Sara Ilnitsky (picture) and Stan Van Uum examine marijuana and its effect on sperm count and ovulation in an article and podcast for CMAJ. June 20, 2019 Trying to conceive? Fertility specialists at The Fertility Clinic at London Health Sciences
LHSC patient credits blood donors with helping save his life
After suffering severe injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, Andrew Crawford has a new outlook on life. June 14, 2019 On a late summer night in 2013, Andrew Crawford was sitting in the backseat of a car with a group of friends as they
Celebrating LHSC’s 2019 Nursing Award recipients and nominees
June 13, 2019 Each May, National Nursing Week serves as an opportunity to recognize nursing professionals for the many contributions they make to the well-being of Canadians. During this important awareness week, LHSC also takes the opportunity to
Providing patients with easy access to their medical images
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is now offering patients the option to enrol in PocketHealth for easy access to their medical images online. PocketHealth is a service that allows patients to access their medical images online from any device in
Moving fast to improve trauma care
Members of the Trauma Team discuss how the new End Tidal CO2 monitors work. Pictured from left to right: Dr. Rob Leeper, Amy Makish, Lynne Kelly (Drugs and Therapeutic Executive Committee Representative), Dr. Ian Ball and Chrissy Pettit. June 5, 2019
Dr. Bertha Garcia receives YMCA Women of Excellence Award
May 24, 2019 Congratulations to London Health Sciences Centre’s Dr. Bertha Garcia, who was selected as the recipient of this year’s Health, Science and Technology Woman of Excellence Award by the YMCA of Western Ontario. Dr. Garcia received this
Rapid Access Clinics rapidly improving lives
Patient advisor, Eric Riley and Rhonda Bulter, Advanced Practice Lead at the Rapid Access Clinic at University Hospital discuss knee pain. May 23, 2019 Officially launched April 15, the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Rapid Access Clinics at London Health