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Working at LHSC: Anaesthesia assistants support patients and their team throughout surgical procedures

October 9, 2024 By Shakib Naqshbandi, Anaesthesia Assistant, Anaesthesia Assistant Team at University Hospital Anaesthesia assistants at LHSC Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistants (CCAA) perform a variety of patient care tasks aimed at improving

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Interdisciplinary team explores London’s unique approach to addressing homelessness

Research and evaluation explores how the Whole of Community Response is meeting its goals October 2, 2024 In London, Ont. more than 1,700 people are experiencing homelessness. Recognizing the growing crisis, more than 200 individuals from 70

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LHSC receives funding to improve care for patients requiring or at risk of long-term ventilation

October 1, 2024 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to be one of three provincial lead hubs for the Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (LTV). Through permanent funding from the Ministry of Health, LHSC and other lead hubs, The

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Strengthening our governance

September 25, 2025 Ontario has appointed me as the Supervisor for London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). I want to begin by acknowledging the trust that has been placed in me to help guide this esteemed organization through its next chapter. My

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Two Lawson researchers honoured by Royal Society of Canada

September 25, 2025 Two Lawson Health Research Institute scientists, Drs. Richard Kim and Emma Duerden, are part of a prestigious group selected by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) to be fellows and new members of the RSC College for 2024. Dr. Kim

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Award-winning study suggests video laryngoscopy leads to better outcomes

September 24, 2024 An international team of researchers involved in the Evaluation of the McGrath MAC (EMMA) trial, including those from Lawson Health Research Institute and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), have been awarded the prestigious John

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Truths and Misconceptions: Depression

September 24, 2024 “Depression is something fairly well known in the public consciousness,” says Dr. Brendan Guyitt, Clinical Psychologist, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). “But there are still common misconceptions about it that continue to

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Working at LHSC: Respiratory therapists helping patients one breath at a time

September 23, 2024 Respiratory therapists at LHSC Respiratory therapists (RT) at LHSC support patients from their first breath to their last and every breath in between. They are found on teams across the organization including: in delivery rooms

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Advancing accessibility and inclusion at LHSC: Introducing our 2024-2029 Accessibility Plan

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to present our 2024-2029 Accessibility Plan as we continue to make progress in our journey to create a health-care environment where everyone can feel safe, valued and affirmed. LHSC is committed to

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Exploring ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool for medical learners and clinicians

September 19, 2024 Researchers from Lawson Health Research Institute, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry have explored the use of ChatGPT as a diagnostic tool for medical learners and