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Information for patients and families: COVID Vaccination while Pregnant or Breastfeeding

What is a computed tomography (CT) scan? A cardiac CT scan is a test that uses X-rays and computers to create real-looking, 3-D images of the heart and its blood vessels. A dye is usually injected into your vein to help see the different parts of the heart such as the chambers and the coronary...

Genetic testing can help people make treatment choices if they learn they have a genetic condition. At present, many cardiac patients are able to be tested for inherited conditions after they are referred to a specialized genetic clinic. At times, new genetic findings are sought in research studies...

We Believe... In a Philosophy of Patient-Centred Care Following a Patient-Centred Care Model provides higher levels of patient satisfaction, which, in turn, enhances a nurse's level of job satisfaction and leads to a more rewarding career. In a Culture of Lifelong Learning As a teaching and research...

London Health Sciences Centre is: a teaching, research and health-care facility, treating up to 500,000 inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients annually a multi-hospital provider of adult and children's medicine, with 744 beds and 44 bassinets the leading tertiary care and trauma centre for...

The First Seizure Clinic at Children’s Hospital, LHSC evaluates children who have experienced their first unprovoked seizure. Majority of children who experience a first seizure will not experience a second. However, a comprehensive assessment is needed to determine if there may be a number of risk...

LHSC is proud to partner with the Middlesex-London Health Unit in helping our community to get vaccinated. Research shows vaccination adds another layer of protection against COVID-19, reducing both the risk of spread and likeliness of severe illness or death if infected. For general information on...

Coronaviruses make up a large family of viruses that circulate in both humans and other animals. Human coronaviruses are common and are usually associated with mild illness, similar to the common cold, and can spread easily between people. Symptoms of COVID-19 may include: fever cough difficulty...