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KHSC launches new advanced cancer therapy

Reengineering a patient’s own immune system to hunt down and destroy cancer cells may sound like science fiction—but it’s not. It’s called Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, and it’s now available at KHSC. 

KHSC launches southeastern Ontario’s first PET-CT program

KHSC has reached a major milestone in the advancement of medical imaging for southeastern Ontario, officially completing construction of the region’s first PET-CT suite.

KHSC mental health program makes transition from hospital to community

As of Thursday, April 1, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will transition a growing mental health program into a larger, community-based footprint at its Belleville location. KHSC will relocate the western district office of its Heads Up! Early...

Department: Mental Health and Addiction Care

KHSC moves forward with next phase of COVID-19 step-down plan

Effective today (June 7), Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has implemented the next phase of its COVID-19 step-down plan. What has changed: Masks will no longer be mandatory in most areas at KHSC sites, and physical distancing will no longer be...

KHSC moves forward with third phase of COVID-19 step-down plan

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has implemented the next phase of its COVID-19 staged de-escalation plan. Universal masking is no longer be mandatory in the Emergency Department (ED), Children's Outpatient Clinic (COPC) or the Urgent Care...

KHSC moves to two registered visitors for inpatients, one at a time

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has updated its COVID-19 family presence policy to allow those admitted to hospital to have a total of two registered visitors, with only one family visitor in the hospital at a time. The shift to increased...

KHSC named one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals for 13th consecutive year

For the 13th year in a row, KHSC and its research institute, the KGHRI, have been named one of Canada’s Top 40 research hospitals by Research Infosource. This year, KHSC has climbed into 23rd place, up two spots from the previous year.

KHSC once again ranked in the top 40 research hospitals in Canada

For the tenth consecutive year, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has been named one of the Top 40 research hospitals in Canada. KHSC strives to be a leader in research projects that are aligned with regional population health needs. As the...

KHSC performs first hybrid ablation procedure in Canada

KHSC prepares for unsanctioned Homecoming events

With a weekend of unsanctioned Homecoming celebrations expected in the city, Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has put plans in place to support an increase in patient demand. However, due to extremely high patient volumes, KHSC is urging...