LHSC News

May 10, 2023 Physiotherapists (PT) and physiotherapy assistants (PTA) help patients with their mobility, and they assist patient mobility in a number of ways. PTs and PTAs help patients regain functions such as balance, endurance and strength, to

May 9, 2023 Dan Masseo spent 17 years working in construction before taking the leap into health care. In pursuit of a career that was more fulfilling, but in which he could continue to work with his hands, he enrolled in the Personal Support Worker

May 9, 2023 A new summer internship program that combines hands-on experience with career development training is now accepting applications from recent high school graduates interested in a career in health care. The London Health Sciences Centre’s

May 8, 2023 A Speech Language Pathologist (S-LP) assesses and manages swallowing and communication. Since these activities are performed by the same set of muscles, an S-LP is able to provide support for both functions. Communication functions

May 5, 2023 Bridging the gap between hospital care and community resources is an important approach to reducing readmissions and promoting self-management of chronic illnesses such as heart failure. And that is the purpose of the Connecting Care to

May 3, 2023 Stigma against those experiencing mental health and addictions persists within society, even as awareness of these conditions have increased. The Adult Mental Health Inpatient/Outpatient Services at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is

May 1, 2023 May 1 is Doctors Day and we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible work of the approximately 1,385 physicians who provide patient-centred care in a variety of programs and services city-wide. The Ontario

April 27, 2023 It is said that a small act of generosity, such as signing up to become an organ donor, can save the lives of up to eight people. In 2014, someone who decided to donate his organs after death saved the lives of several others. Gary

April 27, 2023 The Patient Engagement Team at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) works closely with Patient and Family partners to co-design several projects. When it came to deciding how they would promote People-Centred Care, a new priority

April 20, 2023 April 16 to 22 marks National Volunteer Week. To celebrate, we’re exploring the volunteer journey of four longstanding LHSC volunteers. Follow us this week as we learn more about the volunteers who make Team LHSC ‘Stronger Together’