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LHSC clinical medical physicist aims to bolster equity, access during Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists presidency

July 15, 2024 Dr. Kathleen Surry moves around a Linac bunker at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre with ease, explaining how the machine delivers carefully calculated doses of radiation to cancer patients. With just the touch of a few buttons, she’s

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The Peer Support Program supports patients in the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre

July 10, 2024 “I feel very healthy, except for the cancer,” Christiana Arsenault quips. Arsenault was diagnosed with breast cancer, underwent treatment and had been continuing her regular breast exams as recommended. She thought her cancer experience

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Community partnership brings Indigenous cuisine to LHSC for National Indigenous Peoples Day

July 12, 2024 On June 21, the sound of drumming and singing filled London Health Sciences Centre’s University Hospital (UH) cafeteria while smoke dancers performed ceremonial dances and the smell of Indigenous cuisine wafted through the air. Earlier

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LHSC invites Indigenous patients, families and community members to Indigenous Voices Matter event

July 9, 2024 On July 24, LHSC is inviting First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Urban Indigenous (FNMIU) patients, families and community members to attend the second annual Indigenous Voices Matter community engagement event. This year’s in-person event

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Layla’s story: ‘Without a seatbelt, I wouldn’t be here today’

July 5, 2024 Trigger warning: This story involves discussions of motor vehicle collisions, critical injury and death. On February 25, 2023, Jessica Mitchell was met outside of her home by two OPP officers who were waiting to deliver the worst news a

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Flipping the script on speaking up: Using simulation to support leaders in creating open conversations

July 4, 2024 It can be hard to speak up when your team leader is doing something wrong or something you don’t understand. This is true in almost any job, but it can be particularly dangerous in health care – when speaking up could be crucial to

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Care beyond our walls: Samantha’s RT medical missions to Rwanda

July 3, 2024 Samantha DaCosta, Charge Technologist – Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in MSICU and CSICU at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) went to Rwanda twice in the last few years with her most recent experience being in 2023. As part

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Recognizing Stroke Awareness Month

June is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the signs of stroke and the critical importance of early intervention. At London Health Sciences Centre, the Clinical Neurological Sciences department has one of southwestern

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New technique could lead to more organs being available for transplant

LONDON, ON – A team at Lawson Health Research Institute is the first in Canada to perform a transplant using a technique called abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A-NRP), which could lead to more organs being available for transplant. The

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Transforming health, together: LHSC’s 2023/2024 Annual Report

June 26, 2024 Transformation is a journey consisting of many milestones, achievements, and challenges. As we reflect on our path at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), we are proud to present our 2023/2024 Annual Report , marking another year of