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The Kindness We Share: LHSC Auxiliary

To say the LHSC Auxiliary has made an impact on health care in London would be downplaying a near-century-old institution dedicated to supporting patients at our hospitals. Yet, few people know of its

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You Make A Difference: First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program

Revolutionizing youth Mental Health care A first of its kind in Canada, the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP) is led by Dr. Elizabeth Osuch and has been transforming the model of care for

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$3 million gift continues to redefine treatment options for patients with complex genetic diseases

Today, London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) is proud to announce a second $3 million gift from Archie and his late wife Irene Verspeeten, for a total of $6 million donated, in support of the

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You Make A Difference: Cardiac ultrasound machines

A clearer vision As advancements to picture quality and “smart” innovation continue to speed along, imaging technology continues to play an essential role in the diagnosis and treatment of patients

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The Centre for Tomorrow

There are six billion letters in the human genome, each one coded for a particular message within our DNA. Beginning as a global endeavour mere decades ago, it took 20 labs, seven countries and an

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Amanda

The indelible influence of hope

Amanda says she’s always enjoyed a challenge, but even she wasn’t prepared for the day her doctor told her she was experiencing end-stage kidney failure. Then again, few 17-year-olds would be. “I was

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A Fond Farewell from Around the World

Samrah Rashid loved her uncle. Most people who met him did. To him, community was more than a word, it was a creed in which one took an active role improving the world around them. And as an energetic

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Popi

Love for community sparks a community of support

When people learned Politimi Alikakos’s cancer had returned, it sent shockwaves through their collective hearts. Known as Popi to her family and friends, she had immigrated to Canada from Greece at 17

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Sue Allan

$1 million donation transforms pancreatic cancer journey for patients suffering with deadly disease

Today, London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) is proud to announce a $1 million gift from the estate of the late Tom Allan and the Tom and Sue Allan Family Fund, a fund within London Community