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Solving the equation for stroke care

Every patient's journey is different. The most effective treatments are tailored to each patient's specific needs and getting the full picture of their situation is key to achieving the best possible

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The comforts of compassion: one family’s gift to improve the patient experience

Growing up, Susan Palmer never imagined the future impact cancer would have on her life. After losing both of her parents to the disease and watching her cousin go through over 75 rounds of

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Hometown hockey star makes big impact on and off the ice with support for Surgical Centre

LONDON, ONTARIO – Today, London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) is proud to announce that Nazem Kadri has given a generous donation of $1 million in support of the Ambulatory Surgical Centre at

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Getting back on track – Bob Riseling’s story

Our lives can change in an instant. Each day, we're confronted with moments that shape our journeys for better or worse, but navigating these ups and downs is often easier when there are people around

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All the right data: AI helping innovate cancer care

Radiation oncologist Dr. Pencilla Lang tells patients she’s not a crystal ball. She says she can’t predict the future but she can make a pretty good guess. Over the past few years, there’s been

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Leading-edge COVID-19 research at LHSC

In 2021, Dr. Michael Silverman, Dr. Seema Nair Parvathy and Karen Broadhurst were contributing clinical researchers to the World Health Organization (WHO) Solidarity Study investigating the outcomes

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Keeping connected: expanding access to youth mental health care 

According to Dr. Elizabeth Osuch, founder and physician lead at London Health Sciences Centre’s (LHSC) First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program (FEMAP), COVID-19 has been devastating to youth. A first

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Brand new equipment lets patients put their best foot forward

Armed with aging x-ray machines and treating an average of 80 patients per day, the orthopaedic surgeons at London Health Sciences Centre's (LHSC) Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic–a leading centre

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Keeping the glass half full: Michael Bloch’s story

When facing a diagnosis of a severe illness, a myriad of complicated thoughts, emotions and fears can run through a person's mind. How will this affect my loved ones? Where can I find the care I need