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A small army of champs promote well-being in the workplace at LHSC

October 13, 2023 There is a behind-the-scenes army of about 120 champs bringing joy and wellness to the workplace across London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). This small but mighty group of wellness champions enrich the lives of their colleagues and

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London Health Sciences Centre and London Cares partner to provide housing and support for people experiencing homelessness

October 11, 2023 Joint project supports Health & Homelessness Whole of Community System Response led by the City of London In response to the growing homelessness crisis in our community, London is taking action through the Health & Homelessness

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LHSC named a Centre of Excellence with the addition of an innovative women’s healthcare ultrasound fleet

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has taken a major step forward in advanced imaging and obstetrical patient care with the acquisition of 12 new innovative ultrasound units. This advanced technology will help to better treat patients with high

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Community members share feedback at LHSC’s Indigenous Voices Matter event

September 29, 2023 This past summer, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) welcomed members of local First Nations, Inuit, Metis and Urban Indigenous communities to its first-ever Indigenous Voices Matter event held on July 19 at the Four Points by

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LHSC recognized with London Chamber of Commerce Environmental Leadership Award

September 28, 2023 The London Chamber of Commerce has awarded London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) the 2023 Business Achievement Award in the Environmental Leadership category. This honour underscores LHSC's remarkable and profound commitment to

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Announcing LHSC’s Teaching Award winners

September 25, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) hosted its inaugural Teaching Awards ceremony on Friday, September 15, as part of the organization’s first-ever Education Week . The Teaching Awards were designed to celebrate members of Team

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‘What’s past is prologue:’ Celebrating 50 years of care at University Hospital

September 21, 2023 London Health Science Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital (UH) celebrated five decades of excellence in care yesterday, and hundreds of friends and Team LHSC members came together to mark the special occasion. “It's hard to put

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From the very start, organ transplantation at the forefront of University Hospital

To say that University Hospital (UH) was doing transplantations from its earliest days is not an understatement. After opening its doors in September 1972, the first patient admitted was for dialysis treatment, and the first kidney transplant was

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LHSC hosts inaugural Education Week

September 12, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is hosting its inaugural Education Week from September 11-15. As a research-intensive acute care teaching hospital, education is a key part of our purpose. More than 4,000 learners – including

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From curiosity to compassion: A Nurse Practitioner's journey in kidney care

Embracing a profound and sincere dedication to placing the well-being, comfort, and needs of others defines a Nurse Practitioner (NP). This concept resonates with Lori Harwood, NP in the Regional Renal Program and NP Practice Consultant for Victoria