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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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KGH Auxiliary donates $390,000 to support patient care at KHSC

The Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary has donated over $390,000 to Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), supporting the purchase of critical equipment for patient care. The donation was announced at the Auxiliary's annual general meeting...

Why tick season is especially active this year - and what you should know before heading outdoors

If it feels like you're hearing about ticks more often this year, you're not alone. Across southeastern Ontario, residents are reporting more ticks on pets, livestock and people, and according to Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) infectious...

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KHSC surgery team achieves Canadian first

The neurosurgery program at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has achieved a Canadian first, using a handheld imaging device to see brain tumour cells in real time during surgery — helping guide more precise tumour removal and improve patient...

T-TEER procedure being performed by Dr. Teng and Dr. Abuzeid

KHSC performs first Tricuspid valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (T-TEER) expanding advanced cardiac care in southeastern Ontario

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has successfully completed its first Tricuspid valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (T-TEER) using the TriclipTM G5 platform, marking another major milestone in the growth of Kingston’s structural heart...

Staff working in the Emergency Department at KGH

Local donor's $1.25 million gift to transform emergency care across southeastern Ontario

When a patient arrives in an emergency department, minutes can mean the difference between uncertainty and diagnosis, between treatment and delay, and sometimes between life and death. Thanks to a transformational $1.25 million gift from Kingston...

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People of KHSC: Justin Skinner

For Justin Skinner, volunteering at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) started as a way to connect with the Kingston community outside of university life. Two years later, his experience has helped shape his future career in medicine and deepened...

Beyond the bedside: The many directions a nursing career can take

One of the greatest things about the nursing profession is the sheer number of career options available. The hardest part is often deciding where to start. Whether you are a new graduate or have been in the profession for a few years, it can be...

KHSC Patient Terri Swain-Collins participated in the exercise program as part of the clinical trial.

Kingston-led study finds exercise after colon cancer treatment improves survival and lowers health care costs

A new study led by researchers in Kingston shows that a structured exercise program for people recovering from colon cancer can help them live longer—and also reduces costs for the health care system. The study was led by researchers from Kingston...

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Pride Month at KHSC

This week, KHSC proudly installed Pride banners in recognition of the beginning of Pride Month, with the support from the Pride Staff Community Group. At KHSC, we stand with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and are committed to creating a culture of equity...