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Long-term study highlights positive impact of early intervention model for mood and anxiety disorders

A new London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) study published in PLOS Mental Health shows the long-term effectiveness of a personalized, flexible, and evidence-based treatment approach to mood and anxiety disorders in young adults

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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

Research & Innovation

Improving patient outcomes through research: Introducing London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

Go to LHSCRI.ca Every day at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), you’ll find curiosity and innovation thriving. As one team evaluates new cancer treatments, another is using artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose rare diseases. Meanwhile

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Keys to success in MDR: Professionalism, Teamwork and Communication

October 15, 2024 An area of the hospital off-limits to many is the Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Department. Here medical devices used in procedures and surgeries are decontaminated, sterilized and packaged for front-line team members and

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Working at LHSC: Anaesthesia assistants support patients and their team throughout surgical procedures

October 9, 2024 By Shakib Naqshbandi, Anaesthesia Assistant, Anaesthesia Assistant Team at University Hospital Anaesthesia assistants at LHSC Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistants (CCAA) perform a variety of patient care tasks aimed at improving

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Interdisciplinary team explores London’s unique approach to addressing homelessness

Research and evaluation explores how the Whole of Community Response is meeting its goals October 2, 2024 In London, Ont. more than 1,700 people are experiencing homelessness. Recognizing the growing crisis, more than 200 individuals from 70

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LHSC receives funding to improve care for patients requiring or at risk of long-term ventilation

October 1, 2024 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is pleased to be one of three provincial lead hubs for the Provincial Long-Term Ventilation Strategy (LTV). Through permanent funding from the Ministry of Health, LHSC and other lead hubs, The