LHSC News

March 1, 2023 March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In Ontario, colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer related death. Getting a FIT (fecal immunochemical test) starting at age 50 can reduce your risk of colon cancer. Testing is

February 22, 2023 The Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) at the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is committed to improving the patient care experience by helping staff better understand the needs

February 22, 2023 Over the past several months, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has brought together representatives from across the health care continuum to discuss early concepts for LHSC’s future health-care facilities. Three ‘design charette

Join us for Community Conversations, a series of special community meetings where you can get to know our President and CEO, Jackie, give us your feedback on the patient experience and help us shape our plans for the future.

February 17, 2023 The transplant process is complex. It starts with discussions with the patient’s health-care team and a suite of tests, such as blood work and medical imaging, before the patient is finally placed on the transplant list. Until a

February 16, 2023 They say it takes a village to raise a child, and in the case of Waylon Saunders, it also took a village to save one. On January 24, Waylon fell through the ice covering the pool at his babysitter’s house. It is estimated he was

February 15, 2023 Accredited by both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada, and the American College of Surgeons Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics (CSTAR) located at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) University

February 14, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is celebrating an exciting milestone: last year, the hospital delivered a record number of babies between January 1 and December 31. In total, there were 6,139 births, a three per cent increase

February 13, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has been recognized by the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) for exceeding Ontario Health’s organ and tissue conversion target. “This award is a testament to our teamwork and dedication,” says

February 8, 2023 Finding out she was pregnant with her second child at 41 left Allison Zietsma feeling both surprised and anxious. “My second pregnancy was a surprise, and due to my age and family/personal history of pregnancy complications I was