Tag: Victoria Hospital
Measles lands in Middlesex-London as first case of 2025 reported
A surge of measles cases on London’s doorstep has led to the first case of the highly infectious disease in Middlesex-London. The case reported Monday by the Middlesex-London Health Unit comes after several reports of measles exposure in London and Strathroy since late January. “The individual was likely exposed while visiting a neighbouring jurisdiction,” the […]
Reader to Reader: March 8, 2025
I want to thank all the wonderful volunteers at Wheels of Hope who drive my husband to his radiation treatments at Victoria hospital, five days a week.
Parents to be screened for measles immunity at Children’s Hospital: LHSC
London Health Sciences Centre is changing its visiting policies at Children’s Hospital and its Women’s Care program in response to a surge of measles cases in the London region. The hospital said Friday it is restricting the number of people who can accompany patients, screening parents and caregivers and requiring proof of measles immunity. The […]
At London-area hospitals, winter injuries pile up like snowbanks
An old-fashioned winter like we haven’t seen in years has led to piles of snow and ice, potential hazards for anyone braving the outdoors.