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The fraud investigation at London Health Sciences Centre needs to move quickly to safeguard public trust and staff morale, but the Ontario government also has to act, the Opposition health critic at Q

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The fraud investigation at London Health Sciences Centre needs to move quickly to safeguard public trust and staff morale, but the Ontario government also has to act, the Opposition health critic at Queen’s Park said Monday. The investigation grabbed the attention of France Gelinas who said she’s concerned patients and workers, including doctors and nurses, […]

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Children’s Hospital opens clinic to give RSV shot to babies

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The Children’s 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 […]

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Two more sex-related charges laid against Southwestern Ontario doctor

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CHATHAM – Two more sex-related charges involving a minor were laid against a Chatham-Kent Health Alliance emergency physician. Robert Nathanial Wismer was arrested on Oct. 25 and charged with sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor, according to court documents. According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario website, the two new […]

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St. Joe’s hospital readies for mammogram demand after Queen’s Park change

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St. Joseph’s Health Care London’s renowned breast care program is ramping up operations, planning renovations, hiring more staff and extending hours since the province’s move to expand mammogram eligibility.   The Ontario government last month dropped the mammogram self-referral age to 40 from 50, a move St. Joseph’s estimates will increase the number of screening […]

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Baby flown to London hospital, woman charged with assault: Police

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Hanover police have charged a 23-year-old North Bruce Peninsula woman after a four-month-old baby was treated for injuries in Hanover hospital’s emergency department before being flown to London for more treatment. Hanover police Chief Chris Knoll said in a statement that police were called early in the morning on Oct. 30 about the injured baby. […]