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Children’s Hospital performs first in Ontario paediatric spinal surgery using new robotic spine platform

August 13, 2026 Children's Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has achieved a major milestone in surgical innovation, becoming the first hospital in Ontario to use the Medtronic Mazor robotic spine platform for a paediatric scoliosis

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Lifelong Friends Donate $2.4 Million to Advance Cancer Care—and Encourage Others to Give Back

August 13, 2026 LONDON, Ont. — What began as a friendship has grown into a shared dedication to helping others. Today, that dedication is reflected in an extraordinary $2.4-million gift from the Combe and MacMaster families to expand access to

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Strong interest received for LHSC’s Board renewal: Update to the community

August 6, 2026 To the communities we serve, In June, we announced the launch of recruitment for a renewed London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Board of Directors. At that time, we shared our commitment to attracting skilled, experienced, and diverse

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Expanding care across the region: Home hemodialysis training now available for renal patients at Brightshores Health System

August 6, 2026 For the first time, patients in the Grey-Bruce area can access home hemodialysis training closer to home. This initiative, developed in coordination between the Regional Renal Program at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and

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LHSC enters 17th annual Canadian Blood Services Hospital Challenge

August 5, 2026 After achieving the most blood donations and winning the Canadian Blood Services (CBS) Hospital Challenge for two years in a row, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is back again this year with staff and community members who are

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Physician peer support program strengthens wellbeing

July 30, 2026 Long hours, high demands and heavy responsibility can weigh down even the most resourceful physicians. That’s when a listening ear from a peer can make all the difference. London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and St. Joseph's Health

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Beyond the bedside: Research in the Paediatric Critical Care Unit

July 24, 2026 Paediatric critical care is a highly specialized field dedicated to the intensive treatment of critically ill children. Health-care professionals in this discipline manage patients with life-threatening conditions and complex medical

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A new standard of care: How Children’s Hospital is taking the sting out of needle procedures for young patients

July 22, 2026 In a step forward for paediatric care, Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is making the Comfort Promise a hospital-wide standard, ensuring every child receives compassionate, evidence-based pain management

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From stroke survivor to system changemaker

July 20, 2026 One patient partner’s journey to improve care for others When London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) patient partner Mike Tidy looks back on his stroke journey, he knows how much came down to timing, access, and quality of care. “I was

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Ask the Expert: Keeping Kids Safe During Summer Heat and Water Activities

As temperatures rise and families spend more time outdoors, it's important to understand how heat and summer activities can affect children's health and safety. Dr. Rod Lim, Pediatric Emergency Physician at Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences