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A synthetic stool treatment tested at Kingston General Hospital has been getting quite a bit of national and international attention, and with good reason. The proof-of-concept trial has been shown to cure those experiencing chronic C. difficile...
Activist. Advocate. Innovator. Meghan Engbretson fits all three categories but the advocate role best fits the Infection Control Practitioner whose activities speak loudly for patients and safe health care. With COVID-19 setting a hectic pace for the...
COVID-19 is a dangerous, worldwide pathogen, stressing health systems and requiring novel thinking to help those sick enough to require mechanical ventilation. Dr. John Muscedere, a researcher at Kingston General Health Research Institute, is working...
The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary has wrapped up another successful Teddy Bear Campaign, surpassing their 2015 goal of $20,000. Over the course of the six week campaign the Auxiliary saw more than 200 teddy bears sponsored, each for $100. The...
The Kingston General Hospital Auxiliary runs the "Show Children You Care" Teddy Bear campaign in partnership with Kawartha Credit Union and this year, the funds will go towards purchasing a cardiac monitor and a CO2 monitor for pediatric oncolog
There will be street closures and changes around the Kingston General Hospital site from 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 through Thursday, Sept. 17 due to construction outside of Botterell Hall. During this time period, George Street will be closed from...
The weather is warming up and soon road construction season will be upon us. This year it will have a greater impact on Kingston General Hospital as the City of Kingston will begin a project to replace the infrastructure under most of the streets...
Ever wonder why we hiccup? A researcher from Kingston General Hospital and Queen's University has offered an explanation for the mysterious reflex, published today in the journal BioEssays. Most common reflexes have been explained - sneezing clears i...
For most people, "Giving Tuesday" usually means donating money to a cause or community need that is close to your heart. This year, the Kidney Transplant Program at Kingston Health Sciences Centre is asking you to consider a different kind of...
As experts in responding with lightning speed in an emergency, Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) hardly wasted a minute in implementing a smart new app and it advises you to do likewise...
