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March 14, 2023 Dr. Heather Getty and Dr. Lynn Rennison, Psychologists at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), have been providing support for patients experiencing what has become known as long COVID. Patients with long COVID experience a wide range

Photo: Martie Grof-Iannelli and her husband Thomas Iannelli. Photo by Luc Lemieux. March 13, 2023 It’s September 2010 and 56-year-old Martie Grof-Iannelli received her first colonoscopy at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital

March 10, 2023 A new study published in The Lancet Oncology suggests that a very precise, high-dose form of radiotherapy called stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) may be a new treatment option for patients with inoperable kidney cancer. Lawson

May 19, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) President and CEO, Dr. Jackie Schleifer Taylor, is the recipient of the 2023 YMCA Woman of Excellence Award in Health, Science and Technology for her leadership in the health-care system, where she

March 8, 2023 Issa Martin exudes optimism – about work, about life, and about education. Within a few moments of talking to her, you get the sense that she is exactly where she is supposed to be, even if it took a while to arrive there. “I don’t know

March 2, 2023 Kayley Perfetto, Patient Safety Consultant at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), was recently recognized with a 2022 Patient Experience Scholar award by The Beryl Institute. The Scholar Program, now in its 13th year, supports

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

On Friday, March 3, 2023, hear from patient families and health care team members share their inspiring stories of navigating the long-term effects of COVID-19 and what it means to move forward with the best possible care.

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