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Improving patient care one test at a time: LHSC Core Lab upgrades boost capacity, efficiency

November 12, 2026 London Health Sciences Centre's (LHSC) Core Labs have powered up their capacity thanks to a significant upgrade to testing equipment that will mean faster access to results for patients. The labs at University Hospital and Victoria

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Building the future of urological research at the London Urology BioSolutions Repository

Biobanks play a critical role in advancing health research by providing researchers with access to high-quality biological samples and detailed clinical data from consenting participants. These resources help researchers better understand disease

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Working at LHSC: From critical care nurse to Emergency Department Nurse Practitioner

November 10, 2026 By Kendrah Krouskos Role of Nurse Practitioner at LHSC As patient volumes and the complexity of care continue to grow, Nurse Practitioners (NP) are helping expand access to timely, high-quality care at LHSC. NPs are registered

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Research is care: Dr. Susa Benseler shares her vision for the future of CHRI

November 5, 2026 Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI), a program of London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute, has a long history of research that has changed what is possible for children and families. Now, incoming Scientific Director

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Lung cancer screening available at LHSC and in the southwest region

November 2, 2026 Since April 2025, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been the primary southwestern Ontario screening site for the Ontario Lung Screening Program (OLSP). This provincial screening program, overseen by Ontario Health (Cancer Care

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Using AI to improve care for people experiencing homelessness

A new study at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and ICES Western is using artificial intelligence (AI) and community partnerships to advance equitable care for people experiencing homelessness. The study led by Stephanie

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Ready. Set. RESET: How the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre improved ready-to-treat to treatment wait times

October 26, 2026 After only twelve weeks, beginning in March 2026, the Radiation Therapy team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre improved radiation therapy wait times by 34 per cent. Some key figures to keep in

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Six Million Dollar Anonymous Gift Creates Canada's First National Myeloma Biobank

An anonymous $6-million gift to London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) will help establish Canada’s first-ever national biobank dedicated exclusively to myeloma research. The ‘Canadian Myeloma Research Biobank’ will be housed at London Health

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Most pregnancies after living kidney donation uncomplicated, Canadian study finds

New research examines pregnancy outcomes among kidney donors, providing clearer evidence to inform donation decisions. Most pregnancies after living kidney donation are uncomplicated, according to a new Canadian study that provides a clearer picture

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Healing through presence and grace

October 22, 2026 Hospital stays can often bring uncertainty, fear and grief, but in those moments, sometimes something as simple as having someone there can help with healing and be a source of comfort. Every person that comes through the doors of