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Introducing Great Moments: Recognize a member of our team for their dedication to care

November 8, 2024 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is thrilled to introduce Great Moments – a new program aimed at recognizing and celebrating the outstanding work of our staff, physicians, learners, volunteers, and patient partners. “Every day

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Learner Profile: Stepping into the Clinical Research Ethicist Role

November 7, 2024 By: Locky Butcher, Clinical Research Ethicist Fellow Ethics at LHSC Ethics at LHSC provides support for complex ethical issues in patient care, health-care management, and research. The ethics team offers values-based decision-making

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Beyond the Protocol: Clinical Expertise in Medical Imaging

Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists (MRITs) at London Health Sciences Centre provide critical diagnostic and therapeutic care to patients. Did you know the role has changed significantly over the past century, evolving to be key collaborators

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Living kidney donor pair success spotlight: Arlene and Reuel

Living kidney donor pair Reuel and Arlene pictured at Pickleball Ontario Championship Series November 6, 2024 Since 1975, London Health Sciences Centre’s Multi-Organ Transplant Program has been transforming the lives of patients and families through

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Behind the scenes with Portering at LHSC

November 4, 2024 Porters at London Health Sciences Centre cover a lot of ground on a daily basis. Frequently walking 20,000 plus steps in one day, they are well known for moving patients to and from appointments. However, they also transport items

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‘Bridging a gap:’ Children’s Hospital at LHSC opens RSV immunization clinic for those without a primary care provider

November 4, 2024 Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has begun offering RSV immunization to eligible patients who do not have a primary care provider. The RSV Immunization Clinic , located in the Paediatric Medical Day Unit

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Building stronger connections: LHSC launches Community Advisory Committee

October 23, 2024 Michelle Palmer is passionate about her community. As a long-time Londoner and Executive Director of Creative Team Solutions, she recognizes the importance of health care to a community's wellbeing. It's with this in mind that

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Tune in to LHSC's first Community Update Meeting

October 23, 2024 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is hosting its first Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, October 23 at 12 p.m. and everyone is invited to join. LHSC’s Community Update Meetings are hosted monthly to provide community members

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A Day in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit

October 22, 2024 In early June 2024, the Cardiac Surgery Recovery Unit (CSRU) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) was renamed the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU). This change was made to more accurately reflect the high-quality

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Preventing Acute Respiratory Infections: Actions to Protect

October 17, 2024 Acute respiratory infections, such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus are leading causes of respiratory illnesses in communities worldwide, affecting individuals of all ages. These infections can quickly overwhelm