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Think back to when you turned 18-years-old. How did you celebrate? Did you buy a lottery ticket, get a tattoo, or cast your first ballot in an election? Benjamin Ma marked the milestone birthday in October 2020, with a first of his own. He applied...
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 Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), made up of more than 60 social workers, who strive to...
It's one of those positions you may never have heard of, but without people like Bradley Leaver Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) wouldn't be able to perform many of its procedures. Leaver is a medical device reprocessing technician. It's no...
Meet Clark Kent… whoops… we mean Dennis Clark. You see around KHSC he’s sometimes known as Superman. Why do you ask? Well back in 2016, we teamed up with Elite Window Cleaning to host the first ever Superhero Day. Clark was chosen to be the Man of...
If you ask Desirée vandenTillaart what inspired her to become a registered practical nurse (RPN) 18 years ago, she instantly lights up. “My mom was my biggest inspiration. She’s the most amazing woman I know, and was an amazing nurse herself.”
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...
It was love at first rotation for nephrologist Dr. Jocelyn Garland. "I trained at Western University and nephrology was my first rotation as an intern just out of medical school. I don't know there was just something about nephrology. Everything I...
On May 27, hundreds of people laced up their sneakers to run, walk or roll in support of Kilometres for Kids. A KidsInclusive Centre for Child & Youth Development fundraiser, this year's event raised more than $58,000! But ever wonder who helps...
Trigger warning: This post contains information about sexual assault and violence. "How can I help?" It's one of the first questions team lead Jane Lewis asks individuals who turn to the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program at Kingston Health...
If you ask Jeffrey Lalonde what he enjoys most about being a registered dietitian with Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), 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...
