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Integrative Brain Tumor Program achieving best-in-class patient outcomes through entrepreneurial thinking

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is setting new benchmarks in brain tumor care with its groundbreaking Integrative Brain Tumor Program (IBTP), developed under the leadership of Dr. Teresa Purzner, a neurosurgeon, researcher, and entrepreneur.

KHSC returns to masking across all areas of hospital sites

In response to rising COVID-19 prevalence in southeastern Ontario, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has re-introduced mandatory masking for patients, staff and visitors across all public facing areas of Kingston General Hospital site and Hotel...

“It’s time to get back to breast screening”

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and experts at Kingston Health Sciences Centre's (KHSC) new Breast Imaging Kingston (BIK) facility are encouraging eligible individuals to book an appointment for a mammogram. The push is part of a campaign...

2022 Teddy Bear campaign underway in support of smallest patients at KHSC

The Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary has launched its 2022 Teddy Bear Campaign, a cherished annual tradition geared to purchasing patient care equipment for the pediatric program at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). The 19th annual...

234 Brock St. re-opened as supportive housing

Seven people will be taking up residence at 234 Brock St. following the donation of the house to Lionhearts Inc. earlier this year. KHSC has donated the building located at 234 Brock St. to Lionhearts for use as part of their supportive housing...

Archeological dig to relocate remains from Irish burial site at KGH

KINGSTON, ONTARIO - Work is now underway at Kingston Health Sciences Centre's (KHSC) Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site to uncover a sad chapter in world history. An archeological firm has begun the process of unearthing and relocating the remains...

Beechgrove to begin offering clinical COVID-19 assessment appointments

With high-levels of COVID-19 cases continuing to be observed in the community as a result of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, Kingston Health Sciences Centre's (KHSC) Beechgrove Assessment Centre is offering additional services for those...

Breast Reconstruction Program improves access for women in Southeastern Ontario

Calling all volunteers: KHSC looking to boost volunteer ranks back to pre-pandemic numbers

Today marks the beginning of National Volunteer Week and KHSC is putting the call out to the community in hopes of attracting new, or returning volunteers, who are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families.

Calling all volunteers: KHSC seeking year-round support

KHSC is currently recruiting adult, year-round volunteers, to help offset a seasonal drop in student volunteers and to support the ongoing needs of patients.