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.
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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.”
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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.
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She’s one of the first people family members interact with when a loved one is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC).
Dorothy Messenger may not provide direct patient care, but the volunteer plays a vital role within the care team.
“We act as...Read more
If you’ve ever had a conversation with Nancey Martindale, chances are she’s made you smile.
The registered nurse joined Kingston Health Sciences Centre in 1980, initially working in the Intensive Care Unit. Three years later, she transferred to the Emergency Department (ED) and has been supporting patients there for almost four...Read more
It can be a rewarding experience working in critical care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), but it’s also tough.
Just ask Cathy Seymour.
A registered nurse for 33 years, she’s been working on Intensive Care Units (ICU) for more than 20 of them.
Now a clinical learning specialist, she’s...Read more
Nothing conveys trust quite like putting your life in someone else’s hands. When people are critically ill in the Emergency Department (ED), they often have little to no time to build trust in the health-care providers they are facing for the first time. The confidence that develops quickly with patients...Read more
With large St. Patrick’s Day celebrations expected tomorrow, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has put plans in place to support an increase in patient demand. However, due to already high patient volumes, KHSC is urging everyone who plans on attending these events to celebrate safely.
“Although this is the first...Read more
With large St. Patrick’s Day celebrations expected tomorrow, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has put plans in place to support an increase in patient demand. However, due to already high patient volumes, KHSC is urging everyone who plans on attending these events to celebrate safely.
“Although this is the first...Read more
With unprecedented patient volumes in the Emergency Department (ED) at Kingston General Hospital (KGH) and the Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at Hotel Dieu Hospital (HDH), Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is asking the community for support to ensure we can continue to deliver timely and appropriate care for those that...Read more
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