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Call your surgeon if you have had any health changes or are ill, as the date of your operation may need to be changed. London Health Sciences Centre is a smoke-free environment, for your health it is best to quit smoking prior to your surgery. When to stop eating and drinking before your procedure...

Nephrology Nurses The nephrology nurses at London Health Sciences Centre are Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses professionally trained in the specialized care of people with kidney disease. A nephrology nurse has a knowledge that applies to all ages, because children as well as adults...

The common cold is an easily spread and easily contracted illness. The average person can expect to contract a cold about one to three times per year. Cold viruses can survive for several hours on hands or hard surfaces and it only takes brief contact with an infected person or object for...

Pain Medications Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) is safe to use. If you have liver problems you should check with your pharmacist or physician first. Do not take more than 12 regular strength tablets or 8 extra strength tablets per day. Acetaminophen will relieve pain and fever but NOT inflammation...

Please see below guidelines on how to prepare each age group for a general hospital visit. For more specific information regarding your child’s visit click here . Infants and Toddlers Birth – 3 Years Babies and toddlers have not developed an understanding of the hospital or procedures. Beyond eight...

Frequently Asked Questions How many patients are affected? We have identified 691 patients that have been affected by this issue. Of those, 40 were pediatric patients and 651 were adult. Most patients are oncology patients; however, there are 20 patients who are being treated for immune disorders...

Accommodation London Health Sciences Centre has a number of bedroom layouts. They range from smaller private rooms to larger rooms for up to four patients. Rooms are assigned based on availability and patient needs. In most situations, it is possible for you to bring in a few items to help make your...

What does the online wait time represent? The online wait time reflects the most current estimate of how long it will take for non-urgent and non-emergent patients to be seen from the time they are assessed by a triage nurse in the Emergency Department until they are seen by a doctor. The wait times...

What is a small bowel follow-through? A small bowel follow-through is a type of x-ray that looks at the small intestine. Your child will be asked to drink barium, a thick chalky liquid that is used to coat the lining of the small intestine. The barium shows up white on x-ray film, marking areas of...