Hospital News

April 4, 2012 As you can see, we have made some big changes to this page – changes that will allow you, our guest, to learn more about what’s going on at London Health Sciences Centre and how this world-class facility is making a difference in our

Exceptional Experiences April 4 , 2012 Kim Barrey holds one-year-old son Evin at a clinic visit with RN Rosemary Leitch and nephrologist Dr. Robert Lindsay. (LONDON, Ontario) – Ten years ago when she was 27 years old, Kim Barrey was told she was in

Organized by radiation therapy staff at LHSC’s London Regional Cancer Program, three-year-old Vanessa Knelsen got a very special surprise visit from the princess Rapunzel, to celebrate the end of her radiation treatments. Three-year-old Vanessa

On April 3, oncology nurses at London Health Sciences Centre staged a flash mob as part of a nationwide effort to recognize and celebrate the 9th annual Canadian oncology nursing day. Entertaining crowds in the atriums of both the London Regional

Exceptional Experiences April 2012 Candice Waring (centre) is presented her $15,000 cheque by representatives from The Co-Operators, Cathy Pedro, an account manager in Group Sales (right) and Gillian Byrne, Group Sales and Business Development

Extraordinary People March 16 , 2012 RN Jill Bischop, right, is being recognized as an outstanding nurse by the Grand Theatre’s Outstanding Nurse Recognition Program. Linda Bourdeau (left) is one of the nurses who nominated Bischop for the award.

Exceptional Experiences March 26 , 2012 As I sit all alone in a hospital room, wondering if my life has been doomed…robbed by this illness that has shattered my head, saying to myself ‘I’d be better off dead’. When Lazzelle Gelias was admitted to the

Extraordinary People From medical resident at the Beck Sanatorium to physician in hospital and community clinic, Dr. Tom Austin is witness to significant change March 23 , 2012 One hundred years ago, tuberculosis (TB) was a leading cause of death.

March 14 , 2012 According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting program, from 1990 to 2005 there were 217 agricultural-related fatalities among children and youth who were 14 or younger. Approximately 45 per cent were under the age of five.