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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
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
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
Symptom management screening: An important part of the cancer patient experience
March 25, 2025 Cancer patients experience a number of symptoms related to their disease and treatment which can negatively impact their quality of life. Your Symptoms Matter is a symptom screening tool that was created based off of scientific
Working at LHSC: Transplantation takes a Village
March 21, 2025 By Meghan Seaton LHSC’s Regional Renal Program serves approximately 12,500 patients annually and encompasses much of the Ontario Health West Region including Grey Bruce, Lambton, London, Middlesex, Chatham Kent, Huron, Perth, and
Bonnie’s renal experience: “Home dialysis is so freeing.”
March 20, 2025 The Regional Renal Program at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has a unique relationship with their patients. Due to the chronic nature of kidney disease, patients see and speak with staff on a regular basis. Renal patients through
Infection Prevention and Control keeps patients safe throughout the hospital
March 20, 2025 Ever wonder who works with patients, staff, and visitors to help reduce the spread of infections? Meet Elaine Hunter Gutierrez, manager of the team of 20 professionals responsible for Infection Prevention and Control at London Health
Everything you need to know about measles from Children’s Hospital’s paediatric infectious diseases experts
March 19, 2025 Measles cases are rising across southwestern Ontario, and we sat down with Dr. Michelle Barton-Forbes, head of paediatric infectious diseases at Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), to talk about how you can
London Black Health and Wellness Fair to bring Black communities together to educate and empower
Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the London Black Health and Wellness Fair – a free, engaging, and informative event designed specifically for Black individuals and families to learn from local health experts, connect with community resources