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As the volume of people presenting with a mental health crisis steadily ramps up in the Emergency Department (ED) at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), a new pilot project aimed at managing capacity and improving flow for these patients is...
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 can be a rewarding experience working in critical care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), but it's also tough. Just ask Cathy Seymour. A registered nurse for 33 years, she's been working on Intensive Care Units (ICU) for more than 20 of...
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...
Nothing conveys trust quite like putting your life in someone else's hands. When people are critically ill in the Emergency Department (ED), they often have little to no time to build trust in the health-care providers they are facing for the first...
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...
Have you ever wondered who's on the other end of the phone when you call Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)? Or the person behind the voice making announcements in the hospital using the overhead paging system? Chances are you've either spoken...
If you've ever had a conversation with Nancey Martindale, chances are she's made you smile. The registered nurse joined Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) in 1980, initially working in the Intensive Care Unit. Three years later, she transferred...
Over the past few years KGH has been busy making the case for another big redevelopment project, and thanks to a recent approval from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, our planning work is about to kick into high gear. Earlier this year...