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Приєднався 8 бер 2012
Transforming health, together.
One of Canada’s largest acute care teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) cares for the most medically complex and critically ill patients in the region. For 139 years, our hospitals have been improving the patient and family experience for the people of London, Southwestern Ontario and beyond.
LHSC is home to Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, two family medical centres, and two research institutes - Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. Our staff, physicians and scientists are recognized internationally for the significant contributions they have made towards the advancement of health care and we train thousands of health care professionals from across Canada and the world.
We strive to deliver the highest standard of patient care through exceptional experiences, extraordinary people and partnerships.
One of Canada’s largest acute care teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) cares for the most medically complex and critically ill patients in the region. For 139 years, our hospitals have been improving the patient and family experience for the people of London, Southwestern Ontario and beyond.
LHSC is home to Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, two family medical centres, and two research institutes - Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. Our staff, physicians and scientists are recognized internationally for the significant contributions they have made towards the advancement of health care and we train thousands of health care professionals from across Canada and the world.
We strive to deliver the highest standard of patient care through exceptional experiences, extraordinary people and partnerships.
Reducing cancer surgery wait times by 50 per cent
We are pleased to share that cancer surgery wait times at LHSC’s Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre have improved by 50 per cent over the past year for non-urgent and non-emergent patients.
“We know how challenging it is for patients with cancer and their families to wait for surgery and we wanted to do everything we could to improve our times,” says Dr. Michael Ott, Department Head, Oncology, LHSC. “We won’t settle until every patient gets care within the appropriate target, and we continue the work to improve.”
The impact of these efforts is clear. As of March 2024 90 per cent of all oncology patients receive their surgery within the targeted wait time, according to the urgency of their diagnosis.
Dr. Ott notes that, "We won't settle until every patient gets care within the appropriate target, and we continue the work to improve."
While patients identified as high priority have largely been seen within the recommended surgical wait time, making this reduction in wait times is even more impactful because these improvements affect patients who are more likely to encounter extended waits across the health-care system.
"These improvements reflect our commitment to providing timely and efficient care to a growing number of patients across southwestern Ontario," said Dr. Kevin Chan, Corporate Medical Executive, LHSC.
LHSC is home to the regional cancer centre responsible for providing the inpatient and outpatient care, including surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, as well as a full range of support services and the advancement of groundbreaking research. We remain committed to investing resources to further enhance the patient experience - from diagnosis to treatment.
“We know how challenging it is for patients with cancer and their families to wait for surgery and we wanted to do everything we could to improve our times,” says Dr. Michael Ott, Department Head, Oncology, LHSC. “We won’t settle until every patient gets care within the appropriate target, and we continue the work to improve.”
The impact of these efforts is clear. As of March 2024 90 per cent of all oncology patients receive their surgery within the targeted wait time, according to the urgency of their diagnosis.
Dr. Ott notes that, "We won't settle until every patient gets care within the appropriate target, and we continue the work to improve."
While patients identified as high priority have largely been seen within the recommended surgical wait time, making this reduction in wait times is even more impactful because these improvements affect patients who are more likely to encounter extended waits across the health-care system.
"These improvements reflect our commitment to providing timely and efficient care to a growing number of patients across southwestern Ontario," said Dr. Kevin Chan, Corporate Medical Executive, LHSC.
LHSC is home to the regional cancer centre responsible for providing the inpatient and outpatient care, including surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy, as well as a full range of support services and the advancement of groundbreaking research. We remain committed to investing resources to further enhance the patient experience - from diagnosis to treatment.
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Car Seat Safety
Переглядів 22День тому
LHSC’s injury prevention team performed 243 car seat consultations last year. Of these, our certified Car Seat Technicians found that 76% of car seats had at least one installation error. Keep your most precious cargo safe on the road by following these car seat safety tips brought to you by Rai, LHSC’s Injury Prevention Specialist. Did you know one-on-one car seat consultations can be done vir...
Birthing Centre and CIC
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After staff in LHSC’s birthing centre identified a challenge with operating room scheduling, the team used the Continuous Improvement of Care (CIC) framework to come up with a solution. Now, the operating room runs on schedule 95% of the time from a nursing standpoint, up from less than 50% before the change.
Carter’s story: Canadian surgery and audiology first at London Health Sciences Centre
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Carter was just six years old when he became the first Canadian patient to receive a BONEBRIDGE 602 implant to aid his hearing. The surgery was completed here at LHSC in 2020 and the BONEBRIDGE 602 was the only implant device of its kind available for paediatric patients at the time. We’re pleased to share that Carter is now 10 years old and thriving.
Canadian First Robotic Direct Lateral Surgery
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In a Canadian first, Team LHSC members performed a robot-assisted spinal surgery that relieved a patient of long-time, debilitating back pain. Using the MazorX Spinal Robot, Dr. Victor Yang and his team were able to perform a direct lateral spine surgery, completing two surgical procedures on patient Dave Myen at the same time. “I am excited to get back to my everyday life and some of the thing...
Med Lab Week
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The neuroimmunology lab, one area within the specialty labs division, is one of 28 laboratories providing crucial diagnostic testing in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PaLM). Dr. Adrian Budhram works alongside talented medical lab professionals to help enhance care delivery to patients with autoimmune neurologic diseases. During Med Lab Week, we’re highlighting the impact h...
Stryker Upgrades
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Recent upgrades to video endoscopic equipment in our operating rooms are helping to improve care, safety and quality outcomes for patients undergoing minimally invasive surgeries at London Health Sciences Centre.
What a doctor sees during a colonoscopy! #shorts
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What a doctor sees during a colonoscopy! #shorts
Gratitude and Growth: Celebrating Black Excellence at LHSC
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Gratitude and Growth: Celebrating Black Excellence at LHSC
No more shame, stigma or silence: Brian’s breast cancer story
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No more shame, stigma or silence: Brian’s breast cancer story
How a psychologist supports a unique patient population in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
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How a psychologist supports a unique patient population in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Naomi Esume
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Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Naomi Esume
Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Destiny Gardiner
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Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Destiny Gardiner
Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Jedrin Ngungu
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Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Jedrin Ngungu
North West Territories Ultrasound Locum
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North West Territories Ultrasound Locum
Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Hilreth Jackson
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Celebrating Black History Month at LHSC feat. Hilreth Jackson