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LHSC Simulation Symposium CSTAR hosted the inaugural LHSC Simulation Symposium on September 14th, 2023, at the Hellenic Centre. This forum provided an opportunity for promoting simulation education programs for problem solving and patient safety applications. The LHSC Simulation Symposium allowed...

Wash your hands Clean hands are the most important step in preventing and controlling the spread of infections. Use alcohol based hand sanitizer and rub all surfaces of the hand for 15 seconds. If your hands are visibly soiled, use soap and water. Wash your hands as you enter and exit the NICU and...

Hand Hygiene is a a term used to desribe the removal of germs from the hands. It is essential that everyone who comes into a hospital participates in our Hand Hygiene protocols. All visitors and health care providers must practice good hand hygiene immediately before AND after leaving a patient's...

Working at LHSC affords numerous opportunities to engage in research, training and continuing education. Speech-language pathologists at LHSC are committed to investing in the future of our profession and recognize the value of lifelong learning and discovery. Research Current Projects Publications...

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release: February 6, 2012 Eating Disorder Program at LHSC continues to bring hope to families (LONDON, Ontario) – February 6-10 is Eating Disorders Week in Canada, but for one area family, every day is a reminder that eating disorders can strike anyone, at any time. When...

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release September 14, 2012 LONDON, Ontario – For only the second time in the history of the American Academy of Otolaryngology (AAO), a Canadian physician has won the AAO – Head and Neck Surgery Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Lorne Parnes is the Medical/Surgical...

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release November 2 , 2012 Patients, staff and volunteers working together to prevent delirium and functional decline LONDON, Ontario – Preventing delirium and functional decline in older patients are goals of the newly implemented Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) in the...

MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release April 3, 2013 LONDON, Ontario - Today, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) notified staff and union partners of its 2013/2014 budget assumptions and related plans, which are expected to largely avoid layoffs. The plans will see between 50-60 positions reduced...

The genetics of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy A gene is the basic unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that carries genetic information. Genes are packaged in structures called chromosomes. The gene is a specific section of DNA within a chromosome...