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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 required by other team members to provide care...

Questions, Comments or Concerns

Patients Questions If you are coming in for an appointment, we encourage you to write down your questions so you can ask your physician and care team at the time of your appointment. If you are in hospital, we encourage you to speak to any member of your care team. You can also speak to a Social...

LHSC announces new Chair of Board of Directors

July 21, 2023 At the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) Annual Members’ Meeting on June 28, 2023, the organization welcomed Matthew Wilson as the new Chair of the LHSC Board of Directors. After expertly serving as the Chair since 2021, Phyllis Retty will move into the position of Past Chair...

What to expect for Labour & Birth

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Eating disorders clinic marks 10-year milestone

October 6, 2022 The Adult Eating Disorders Service (AEDS) at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) marks 10 years of providing community-based programming, helping more than 1,400 patients receive care through its outpatient, day treatment and residential services. Developed in 2012 to meet the needs...

How to get from 0 to 6.0 Miles per hour in six months flat!

As some of you may know, I was afflicted with a severe case of labrynthitis in the fall and winter of this year. This virus affected my balance and activity level, and for many weeks I was unable to participate in any form of physical activity. In mid-January, I began a walking program on my...

Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises (Kegels)

Like any muscle your pelvic floor muscles need to be exercised so they remain strong. These muscles can become weakened after childbirth, after menopause and as a result of chronic coughing or heavy lifting. By doing pelvic floor muscle exercises you can build up and strengthen the muscles of your...

Our Research

Pharmacogenomics is an area of science studying the role of inherited genetic differences as a factor for the variation in a person’s response to drugs. Currently, at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) we have successfully implemented pharmacogenomics-based Personalized Medicine service, both for...

Treatment Options

Ketogenic Diet The ketogenic diet can be an effective add-on treatment for seizures in children and adults. While some find this diet too restrictive to maintain, modified versions can also provide some benefits. For more information on the Ketogenic diet please see the below websites: Southern...