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"It's so fulfilling": Volunteer visitors bring connection and companionship to patients
January 26, 2026 Retirement can be a challenging adjustment for many people, particularly when it comes to finding purpose. That was a concern on the mind of Alan Salmoni when he retired from his longtime job as a professor in the School of
Hand-sewn donations deliver big impact for patients at London Health Sciences Centre
January 26, 2026 Over the last three years, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), has been fortunate to receive over 250 donated hand-sewn fidget aprons and twiddle muffs from the Huron Fidget Makers – helping us to expand on our commitment to
Making a difference on delirium
January 23, 2026 As the largest hospital in southwestern Ontario, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is proud to be among the health-care organizations participating in Ontario’s Delirium Awareness Flag Campaign . Hospital-acquired delirium is one
Advancing cervical cancer screening through trust and collaboration
January 22, 2026 For many people, cervical cancer screening can feel uncomfortable, inconvenient, or out of reach. For Indigenous communities, those barriers are often compounded by long-standing inequities. At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
LHSC first in the world to perform two simultaneous complex aortic reconstruction procedures in a single surgery using two new devices
January 21, 2026 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is first in the world to use two new devices to complete two complex cardiac procedures within a single surgery. Taking place in August 2024, LHSC Cardiac Surgeon, Dr. Michael Chu and team
Tune in to LHSC's Community Update Meeting
January 20, 2025 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is hosting its Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, January 21 at 12 p.m. and everyone is invited to join. LHSC’s Community Update Meetings are hosted monthly to provide community members with
LHSC partners with Oneida Nation of the Thames for first Indigenous renal screening event
January 15, 2026 On November 15, London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) Renal Program held its first Southwest Ontario community renal screening event in Oneida Nation of the Thames. Sponsored by the Ontario Renal Network and hosted in partnership
Helping the planet, one inhaler at a time
January 8, 2026 Prescription inhalers can be lifesavers for people with chronic breathing conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Unfortunately, many of these devices are not as healthy for the planet as they are
London Health Sciences Centre welcomes first baby of 2026
January 1, 2026 LONDON, Ontario – London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to announce the first baby of the new year has arrived. Baby Bryson was born at 1:28 a.m. and weighed 7lb 1oz. The baby is welcomed by parents Brooklyn Lemieux and