When most people hear the word endoscopy, they think of a small camera that fits down a patient’s throat and is used to examine and diagnose issues in the esophagus or stomach. However, over the last couple of years Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has become the North American leader...Read more
Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care are announcing their intention to proceed with the next steps of their measured step-down approach to COVID-19.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, both hospital organizations introduced measures including masking, physical distancing and visitor restrictions. Over the last three years these...Read more
Right above Alex Paudyn’s KHSC ID badge you’ll find a pin that says “I’ve got your back” and she means every single word.
As a patient care assistant with the orthopedic surgical unit, she mainly assists and sets patients up for success with daily living activities.
“Everything from personal hygiene...Read more
To say Lindsay MacDougall adores being a midwife would be the understatement of the year.
Even after 17 years in the field, her passion for the profession is still going strong.
“I’m so proud of the work midwives do in our community and at KHSC. I actually can’t stop smiling...Read more
If you’ve ever watched a motorsport you’ve probably seen a pit crew leap into action.
It’s a race against the clock as they’re making repairs, changing tires and refueling.
Ronnie Lott is part of a pit crew of his own at #myKHSC.
But instead of rushing onto a track, the...Read more
Think back to the last time you had to go to a hospital or had an appointment in a clinic you’re not familiar with.
Were you nervous? Maybe even a little scared?
Sandra Mahoney knows how anxious some people can get.
As the secretary for the Adult Mental Health Program...Read more
Have you ever wondered who’s on the other end of the phone when you call #myKHSC? Or the person behind the voice making announcements in the hospital using the overhead paging system?
Chances are you’ve either spoken with or heard Mark Westcott, one of many caring and helpful switchboard operators.
“We...Read more
If you ask Jeffrey Lalonde what he enjoys most about being a registered dietitian with #myKHSC, you’ll see his eyes light up and not even a mask can hide his smile.
“The patients of course,” he chuckles. “And my work colleagues, who are more like friends.”
Before we get more...Read more
Growing up Bianca Sabatini never dreamed of becoming a social worker, but now she can’t imagine doing anything else.
She’s part of a multifaceted team at #myKHSC, made up of more than 60 social workers, who strive to enhance the health and well-being of patients, families and communities.
“Social workers...Read more
By day Michelle Hiebert is an executive assistant at #myKHSC, but during her spare time she’s supporting a local charity and helping those less fortunate stay a little warmer.
“SOCKS Kingston collects new socks for the homeless and those in need,” Hiebert explained. “Many people do not realize that socks...Read more
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