Tag: London Health Sciences Centre
London hospital’s COVID intensive-care patient count rises slightly
There were 134 COVID-19 patients in London Health Sciences Centre on Thursday, a relatively small increase of five, as the number of hospital employees who’ve tested positive dropped slightly.
ICUs at LHSC ‘nearing capacity’ amid record number of COVID patients
Tuesday was a grim day across Southwestern Ontario as COVID-19 patients at London hospitals hit a record high and area hospitalizations and deaths soared.
London hospital COVID patient count hits 107; ICU caseload unchanged
The number of COVID-19 patients being treated at London Health Sciences Centre jumped into triple-digits on Tuesday as the patient count in intensive care remained unchanged. London Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday reported 107 COVID-19 patients, up from 89 one day prior. Officials say 71 of those 107 are being treated for COVID, while the […]
LHSC nears record for COVID-19 patients as staff infections decrease slightly
London’s top doctor is urging the public to be vigilant about health measures to help relieve the strain on hospitals as the number of COVID-19 patients at London Health Sciences Centre inches closer to a record high.
U.S. ransomware attack spells pay woes for London hospital cleaners
Some low-wage workers at London Health Sciences Centre are being shortchanged on their paycheques, just as holiday bills are rolling in, their union says.
London hospitals working to contact those effected by procedure cancellations
People who have upcoming non-urgent surgeries and procedures at London’s hospitals should expect a call to reschedule.
London’s hospitals cancel non-emergency surgeries to prepare for Omicron hit
London hospitals are preparing to cancel non-emergency surgeries starting Wednesday, part of a provincial directive to preserve health system capacity during the Omicron-fuelled fifth wave.
London’s New Year’s baby arrives one minute into 2022
One minute after the big New Year’s Eve countdown, London recorded its first baby born in 2022. Christine Elgar and Ben Monis welcomed their baby boy, Niall, at 12:01 a.m. Saturday at the London Health Sciences Centre. The baby, who weighs six pounds and eight ounces, and the parents are “doing well” following the early-morning […]
London’s first baby of the year is a boy
London Health Sciences Centre delivered 2022’s first baby at 12:01 a.m.