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covid-19

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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Dr. Osuch

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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Michael Bloch

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

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Dream Lottery Spring 2022

Dream Lottery Announces Winners

The top two winners of Dream Lottery were revealed this morning at the Royal Oak Dream Home in Thorndale. Dream Lottery in support of St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, London Health Sciences

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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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Verspeeten Cartage

$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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Resounding cancer care at LRCP: James Pol’s story

Hard work, the great outdoors and a natural diet are just some of the reasons James Pol believes growing up on a farm encouraged him to maintain such a healthy lifestyle for so long. So, in 2018