Patients in southeastern Ontario will no longer need to travel to Toronto or Ottawa for a specialized cardiac procedure, as Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has received approval to offer minimally invasive mitral valve clip repair.

The procedure aims to repair a faulty heart valve for patients that are generally...Read more

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has joined a growing list of hospitals across Canada, recently receiving a Level 1 Hospital Designation from Choosing Wisely Canada.

The Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC) program is focused upon ensuring appropriateness of tests and treatments for patients and improving the use of health care resources,...Read more

An innovative partnership between Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Focus Eye Centre is making cataract surgery more accessible for patients and families and is redefining what it means to be a tertiary care hospital.

“The partnership takes advantage of a state-of-the-art operating room (OR), which is the first ever...Read more

Kim Tran believes in the power of hope. Whether it was hope for a better life after leaving a refugee camp destined for a new home in Canada, or hope for a better day tomorrow after a tough one at work, it’s what keeps her motivated.

“I think hope can...Read more

Patients at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) who require platelet therapy are now benefiting from technology that’s adding an extra layer of safety to Canada’s blood supply.

Earlier this month, Canadian Blood Services launched its first pathogen-reduced platelet product. Pathogen-reduced platelets are now on the shelves of hospitals served by...Read more