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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...
The first patients have now been welcomed through Kingston Health Sciences Centre's (KHSC) new Breast Imaging Kingston (BIK) facility, a state-of-the-art 8,000 square foot complex that will serve patients from across the region. The facility, located...
Driving along King Street, along the back of our Kingston General Hospital site, it may not be immediately obvious to spot the major changes happening inside KHSC's Diagnostic Imaging department. However, behind the grey exterior walls, a major...
The first of its kind in the region, KHSC's new PET-CT scanner means that fewer patients will have to travel to Ottawa or Toronto for crucial imaging that can detect diseases earlier and improve treatment outcomes.
KHSC is now only the second hospital in Ontario to have a portable MRI machine for clinical use in its ICU, thanks to the generosity of donor Stephen Sorensen who made a $500,000 donation through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is encouraging individuals to prioritize their health by scheduling a breast screening exam today.
It's not every day a hospital in Canada turns 175 years old, so on September 25 Kingston General Hospital held a special event to mark our impressive anniversary. About 300 people gathered in Macdonald Memorial Park for guest speakers, a short video...
Having celebrated Kingston General Hospital's 175th birthday back in 2013 most people know that we're an organization with a rich history. But another important milestone was recently commemorated at KGH that recognized our role in the foundation of...
To better meet the needs of the growing number of patients, the Hospital Board appealed to the community in 1892 for funds to construct a women's hospital, a proper laundry, and an up-to-date surgical facility. Construction of the Doran Building, the...
The nurse's cap distinguished the trained nurse from her predecessors and marked her education and skill. According to historian Tina Bates, it represented "respectability, femininity, and service," with its military, religious, and academi
