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Twice the robots, twice the care.

In the operating rooms at KHSC, surgery is starting to look more like science fiction. From behind the console of the new Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system, surgeons can perform minimally invasive procedures with precision, ease and accuracy, doubling the capacity of a program already transforming hundreds of lives across Southeastern Ontario each year.

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Robert Louis “Robbie” Sherrens parents stand holding a photo of him.

Adult heart donation at KHSC, first of its kind in Canada

Early on May 7 at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Robert Louis “Robbie” Sherren became the first adult heart donor in Canada to donate after circulatory death, which happens when a person’s heart permanently stops beating. “Robbie was a giver...

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Announcing the winners of the new KHSC Nursing Awards of Excellence

This year we launched the KHSC Nursing Awards of Excellence, which aims to champion nurses who have demonstrated dedication, distinction and commitment to the profession, their patients and their community. "Creating this awards program is our way of...

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Cancer care for the whole patient

Nearly every person has been affected by cancer in some way, at some point in their lives. Whether it’s directly as a patient, as a care partner, or as a caring friend. Though it affects many, how it impacts each individual often differs. A cancer...

Taryn Oegema is pictured standing and leaning against a bannister in a hallway at Kingston General Hospital. She has short blonde hair, blue eyes and has a big smile on her face. She’s wearing a dark red blouse.

People of KHSC: Taryn Oegema

They’re the friendly face you see when you walk into a clinic, the helpful voice on the other end of the phone and they’re some of the best problem solvers we have at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Our administrative professionals do it all...

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Calling all volunteers: KHSC looking to boost volunteer ranks back to pre-pandemic numbers

Today marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is putting the call out to the community in hopes of attracting new, or returning volunteers, who are interested in making a difference in the lives of...

Robin Westphal is pictured standing in front of an awards display at Kingston General Hospital, holding her 2023 Provincial Donor Champion Award in her hands. Robin has dirty blonde hair with grey streaks, blue eyes and wears glasses. She’s wearing a green blouse with a black blazer on top.

People of KHSC: Robin Westphal

We’ve got some amazing news we’re incredibly honoured to share! Join us in congratulating Robin Westphal, a social worker with the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), for receiving the 2023 Provincial Donation Champion Award from Ontario Health Trillium Gift...

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The Healing Power of Music

The Mental Health and Addictions Care team at KHSC is researching the profound effects of music therapy on patients in the Burr 4 inpatient psychiatric unit. Part of a multi-phase inquiry, years in the making, the research project is already showing...

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Reflecting on Colorectal Cancer Education Day

Patients, family members and medical specialists from across southeastern Ontario came together on March 23 for the second annual Colorectal Cancer Patient Education Day. The full-day event, hosted at the Donald Gordon Hotel and Conference Centre...

Dr. Strube demonstrates how to wear protective eclipse glasses.

Staying safe during the total solar eclipse

We're gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime event: a total solar eclipse right in our backyard on April 8. But with this amazing event quickly approaching, now is the best time to learn how to protect our eyes. That's why we're thrilled to share this...