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London Health Sciences Centre reduces cancer surgery wait times by 50 per cent

June 5, 2024 Through several focused strategies and a dedicated team effort, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has improved cancer surgery wait times at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre by 50 per cent over the past year for non-urgent and non

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More than injuries: How physiotherapists treat cardiorespiratory conditions

June 3, 2024 Physiotherapists are known for getting people moving after musculoskeletal injuries, but they also provide life-changing cardiorespiratory care to patients in acute care settings. Cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, also known as “chest

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The importance of quitting smoking after a cancer diagnosis

May 31, 2024 It is important to note that for many First Nations communities, tobacco is a gift given by the Creator, which is respected and honoured as part of traditional ways of being and knowing. It is grown and dried without any additives. It is

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Carter’s story: Canadian surgery and audiology first at London Health Sciences Centre

May 29, 2024 Carter McDonald (now age 10) was six years old in June 2020 when he became the first Canadian patient to receive a BONEBRIDGE 602 implant - a bone conduction device that is implanted under the skin and into the skull - to aid his hearing

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The HEED Project: Connecting community supports and health care for one of London's most vulnerable populations

May 29, 2024 At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), we believe that everyone has the right to receive the highest quality of care and experience the best possible health outcomes. Today, individuals from equity-denied communities continue to face

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Research & Innovation

Study to Help Inform Treatment of Glioblastoma

A new study at Lawson Health Research Institute is receiving $80,000 in funding from Brain Cancer Canada’s Dwayne Andrews Glioblastoma Grant for Research to uncover whether using anesthetics during surgery with glioblastoma patients can impact tumour

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Truths and Misconceptions: Psychosis

May 24, 2024 Psychosis does not discriminate based on socio-economic status, gender, culture or age. Psychosis is a condition in which a person loses touch with reality. It is distinguished by symptoms such as hallucinations (i.e., hearing and seeing

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Learner Profile: Impacting the leaders of tomorrow by sharing mental health tools today

May 23, 2024 Rebecca Krulick has always felt compassion for others, and it was this desire to help families and children that drew her to a career in child and youth care (CYC). “I’ve always been passionate about working with children, and more

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Trauma season in full swing with arrival of Victoria Day long weekend

May 17, 2024 The Victoria Day long weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season with more people venturing out to enjoy the warmer weather. Some hit the road while others head out on the water or into their backyard to do a bit of home

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Working at LHSC: Growing in my career as a Computed Tomography Technologist

May 15, 2024 By Jodie Hagar, CT Senior Technologist at LHSC Role of CT Technologist at LHSC In the dynamic environment of LHSC's trauma setting, the CT technologist plays a crucial role. They skillfully operate CT equipment to generate precise images