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Conversation and ideas flowed at the inaugural Patient Education Symposium

April 15, 2025 The Patient Education Symposium hosted by the South West Regional Cancer Program (SWRCP) on Saturday, April 5 in Stratford, Ontario, was filled with informative presentations, riveting conversations and a free-flowing exchange of

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Committing to safe sleep: Introducing sleep sacks in the NICU

April 14, 2025 A commitment to safe sleep In a move towards the ongoing promotion of safe sleep, the Injury Prevention team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has integrated sleep sacks into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Children’s

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London Health Sciences Centre introduces new weapons detection system in Emergency Departments

April 14, 2025 In a continued commitment to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is introducing a new weapons detection system at the entrances of its Emergency Departments (EDs) at Victoria Hospital

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LHSC supports health-care clinics in need with ‘Second Chance Supplies’ program

April 11, 2025 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has launched a new sustainability program designed to reduce waste and help health-care clinics in need worldwide. Led by the LHSC Green Team and Facilities Management, the program – called Second

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London’s community comes together to advance Black health and wellness

April 10, 2025 On Saturday, March 29, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) partnered with six local community organizations to host the first-ever London Black Health and Wellness Fair. The event was a free, engaging, and informative day designed

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Virtual Care Program opening doors to virtual care through free educational workshops

April 10, 2025 In partnership with libraries in London and Middlesex County, the Virtual Care Program of London’s hospitals is opening doors to virtual care through a free educational workshop for the public. In the heart of neighbourhoods and the

Research & Innovation

New study reveals potential biological link between cannabis use and psychosis

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From start to finish: Pharmacy batching of medications in a sterile room

March 27, 2025 Ever wonder how the medications get into an IV bag? Claudia Hildebrant is a Pharmacy Technician at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital. You won’t see her in a retail pharmacy. Hildebrant works behind the scenes

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Jason’s colon cancer experience: “The right support system can get you through.”

March 26, 2025 It was November 2015 when Jason Devison, age 39, went to the Emergency Department for symptoms that had become too much to take any longer. The dull, consistent lower abdominal pain and rectal bleeding were severe enough for him to be

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Raising awareness for Epilepsy on Purple Day

March 26, 2025 Purple Day, held every year on March 26, aims to raise awareness about epilepsy, demystify this medical condition, promote understanding, and reduce stigma surrounding epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurring