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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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Volunteer Don Cooper greets patients from his post every Wednesday at the Cardiac Care Information Desk at KGH

February 14, 2018

Cardiac program volunteers at the 'heart' of patient care

While volunteer Don Cooper wasn't sure if he’d be wearing red on Feb. 14, he knows that he’ll be at his usual hospital post on Valentine’s Day, ready—as always—to try and make life a little easier for people whose hearts need some extra special care...

Clinic staff meet with patients to discuss their sexual health

February 14, 2018

Cancer clinic expands to meet growing patient demand

Cancer treatment can help improve the quality and longevity of your life, but sometimes the treatment can have negative effects in other areas that aren’t as obvious. One area that is often overlooked is the impact it can have on a patient’s sexual...

Staff from Shoppers Drug Mart present a cheque to representatives from the UHKF

February 9, 2018

Kingston hospitals receive nearly $700,000 in new donations

February 8 was a significant day for Kingston’s hospitals as our University Hospitals Kingston Foundation announced nearly $700,000 in donations from the community over the course of one afternoon. Shoppers Drug Mart unveiled the total raised through...

Harriet Feilotter is leading a team investigating immunotherapy treatments for lung cancer, and is collaborating with Nazik Hammad on examining better treatment options for colorectal cancer.

February 2, 2018

Cancer researchers recognized with funding

Innovative cancer research treatments and practices by clinician-scientists and researchers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario and Queen’s University have been recognized with funding from the University...

(Left to Right) Patient Experience Advisor Sue Bedell, Chief of Staff Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick and Dr. Shawna Johnston

January 30, 2018

"Privileged to be her patient"

Her strong commitment to putting patients and families at the centre of care has earned Dr. Shawna Johnston the 2018 Exceptional Healer Award from Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). Dr. Johnston was one of 21 physicians nominated by patients...

Angela Hollett, left, and her colleague Brittany examine plans for a future milk-prep room at KHSC.

January 30, 2018

Staff education creating impact across KHSC

As an organization KHSC prides ourselves in having a culture of ongoing learning, and this year marks a milestone for our People Services department. Many staff members at our two hospital sites express a desire to learn and teach each other through...

Kingston General Hospital has been smoke-free since 2015

January 23, 2018

KHSC participates in National Non-Smoking Week

To help continue to support a safe and healthy environment for patients, families, visitors and staff, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is participating in National Non-Smoking Week. This annual event kicks off Monday, January 22 and is aimed...

MPP Kiwala along with members of the SELHIN, KHSC leadership team and the Rapid Access Clinic team

January 19, 2018

Clinic to improve wait-times for patients with knee and hip arthritis

Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s Rapid Access Clinic occupies an unassuming space on Johnson 7 at our Hotel Dieu Hospital site. When you enter the clinic, it looks just like the many others that are spread out across our two hospital sites, however...

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January 16, 2018

Meet the 2018 Team Awards nominees

Over the years the Team Awards have become part of the culture at KHSC, celebrating teams of people dedicated to transforming the patient and family experience in the areas of Care, Knowledge and Leadership. This year, nine groups from across KHSC...