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Dr. Michael Sey talks new colon cancer screening age

September 11, 2026 As of Wednesday, July 1, 2026, eligible Ontarians at average risk for developing colon cancer can start screening earlier at the age of 45 with fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every two years. This was lowered from 50 years of age

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Updated visiting guideline helps patients, care partners, and visitors know what to expect

September 9, 2026 With feedback collected from patients, families, and team members, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has updated its guideline on care partners and visiting hours to create a more consistent experience across its hospital sites

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Expanding critical care where cardiology patients need it most

August 28, 2026 The addition of critical care Level 3 beds within the Coronary Care Unit supports patients and families, strengthens critical care capacity, and improves patient flow across London Health Sciences Centre For patients arriving at

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From Fun Ride to Emergency Department Visit: Children's Hospital warns of e-scooter related injuries

August 28, 2026 E-scooters have become a common sight zooming around neighbourhoods and city roads. For many riders, they offer a fun and convenient way to get around, but over the course of the spring and summer months, emergency physicians at

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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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Study finds advanced genetic testing opens new treatment options for nearly one in three cancer patients

August 17, 2026 A new study from London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) shows that expanded genetic testing can help match cancer patients to more personalized treatment options, with nearly one in three found to be eligible for

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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