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Transforming health, together: LHSC and partners among first to make patient care information available to long-term care sites within 30 minutes of discharge

July 27, 2023 London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is partnering to break down barriers between hospitals and community care providers with a first-of-its-kind and state-of-the-art health information exchange system. The system will allow LHSC to share health information so that patient care needs...

Kidney Transplantation

The first kidney transplant was performed at University Hospital in London in 1973 and since that time, over 3,500 patients have received a kidney transplant here, including nearly 775 from living donors. Transplants include kidney-alone transplants as well as combined kidney-pancreas, liver-kidney...

Celebrating National Indigenous History Month at LHSC

May 31, 2024 Each year, June is recognized across Canada as National Indigenous History Month. At LHSC, it is a time to honour the diverse cultures of Indigenous Peoples, and celebrate the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities across the nation. This month also represents an opportunity...

About the Medical - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)

The intensive care unit is an intimidating environment for most people. The following information will help you become more familiar with the unit, the reason your family member is here, and daily routines. The ICU at University Hospital is split into two different units: The Medical Surgical ICU...

‘What’s past is prologue:’ Celebrating 50 years of care at University Hospital

September 21, 2023 London Health Science Centre’s (LHSC) University Hospital (UH) celebrated five decades of excellence in care yesterday, and hundreds of friends and Team LHSC members came together to mark the special occasion. “It's hard to put into words just how special today is,” said Cathy...

London Health Sciences Centre and London InterCommunity Health Centre partner to break down barriers with a new obstetrics clinic

January 31, 2024 Partnership will support pregnant individuals from marginalized communities to receive vital prenatal care In response to the growing need to break down the barriers for marginalized and pregnant individuals needing obstetrics care, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and London...

Quality Improvement Plan Indicator Explanation

Quality at LHSC Who we are London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is one of Canada’s largest research-intensive acute care teaching centres, providing care to our region and the province. In 2010, legislation was introduced under Excellent Care for All Act (ECFAA) that required healthcare Board of...

YOU's Community Youth Hub set to open at LHSC's Victoria Hospital

November 18, 2024 LONDON, ON – To help address the rising challenges of homelessness in London, Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) is opening the doors to the new location for its new Community Youth Hub located at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)’s Victoria Hospital on Monday, November 25. The...

The regional Oncology Patient Navigation Program helps patients navigate the cancer care system

July 29, 2024 The Oncology Patient Navigation Program (OPNP) is operated by the South West Regional Cancer Program (SWRCP) and supports patients with navigation through the cancer system from pre-diagnosis, through treatment and, if necessary, the initial palliative care phase. OPNP is available for...

Tune in to LHSC’s Community Update Meeting

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is hosting its next Community Update Meeting on Wednesday, December 18 at 12 p.m. and everyone is invited to join. Tune in to the livestream on December 18 at 12 p.m. LHSC’s Community Update Meetings are hosted monthly to provide community members with updates on...