Tag: Children’s Hospital
Children’s Hospital opens clinic to give RSV shot to babies
The Childrenâs Hospital is trying to head off respiratory virus season, launching an immunization clinic to help protect infants from a cold-like infection that lands some in hospital. The just-opened immunization program is targeting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a seasonal disease that triggers mild symptoms in most but can be a particular threat to infants in […]
Retired farmer, 90, follows late friend’s lead, gives $50K to Children’s Hospital
When a retired Southwestern Ontario farmer turned 90 earlier this year, he decided to celebrate with something big â and altruistic.
Children’s Hospital teaming up with Shriners to improve orthopedic care
London’s Children’s Hospital is joining forces with a Montreal hospital to improve care for children with bone diseases in Southwestern Ontario. Childrenâs Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre and Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada (SHC Canada) was set to announce a new affiliation agreement at a news conference in London on Friday. The collaboration will […]
For boy with rare bone disease, new Children’s Hospital clinic a game-changer
The “first of its kind” partnership brings specialized care closer to home for families in the region who otherwise must travel long distances to get treatment.
Children’s Hospital surgery waits slashed by one-quarter over last year
Faster surgery access at Childrenâs Hospital in London is expected to continue reducing wait times, which have been slashed by more than one-quarter over the past year alone for young patients from across Southwestern Ontario, officials say.