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Twice the robots, twice the care.

In the operating rooms at KHSC, surgery is starting to look more like science fiction. From behind the console of the new Da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system, surgeons can perform minimally invasive procedures with precision, ease and accuracy, doubling the capacity of a program already transforming hundreds of lives across Southeastern Ontario each year.

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ICU CYCLE study

February 4, 2020

Cycling study rolls into intensive care unit

It’s common for patients in need of critical care to experience some loss of muscle strength during their stay in an intensive care unit (ICU). Unfortunately, even if the patient was strong and mobile before their illness or injury, this can cause...

New docs

January 29, 2020

New docs ‘in the house’

Dr. Nazanin Alavi had been working as a psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto for a few years when the opportunity to return to KHSC and Queen’s University presented itself – an opportunity Dr. Alavi knew she couldn’t...

An MD and neuropathologist who came to Kingston in 1975, Dr. Ludwin was a Professor of Pathology and Molecular Medicine and Associate Dean (Health Sciences) at Queen’s University, and Vice-President (Research Development) at Kingston General and Hotel Dieu hospitals.

January 24, 2020

Hospital, university colleagues remember Dr. Samuel Ludwin

The health research community at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Queen’s University is mourning the death of Dr. Samuel Ludwin, an internationally recognized specialist in neurodegenerative diseases, and a cherished teacher, mentor and friend. An...

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January 24, 2020

Hospital, university colleagues remember Dr. Samuel Ludwin

The health research community at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and Queen’s University is mourning the death of Dr. Samuel Ludwin, an internationally recognized specialist in neurodegenerative diseases, and a cherished teacher, mentor and friend. An...

Dr. Steve Smith

January 16, 2020

Dr. Steven Smith appointed to research leadership roles at KGHRI, KHSC and Queen’s University

Jan. 16, 2020 Dean Richard Reznick is pleased to announce that Tom Harris, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), Queen’s University, has appointed Dr. Steven Smith as Vice-Dean Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective January 1, 2020...

Dr. Steven Smith

January 16, 2020

Dr. Steven Smith appointed to research leadership role at KHSC

Dr. David Pichora, President and CEO of Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Smith has been appointed Vice President, Health Sciences Research at KHSC. Dr. Smith has also been appointed by the Board of Directors of...

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January 14, 2020

2019 Teddy Bear Campaign flies past fundraising target

Once again, the KGH Auxiliary at the Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site of Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) has shot past its fundraising goal for its annual Teddy Bear Campaign, raising more than $32,600—well beyond its $25,000 target—to...

Research Stream Group

December 16, 2019

Research Stream: Research participation goes mainstream

Two recent Queen’s University graduates are addressing a problem that has plagued clinical researchers for years: how to make it easy and convenient for ordinary citizens to get involved in research. Luc Pelletier and Brooke Resendes are co-founders...

Operation HO HO HO 2019

December 11, 2019

Operation HO HO HO lands at KGH site

With the help of his friends in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Santa Claus paid an early to Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (KHSC) Kingston General Hospital site (KGH) to deliver some Christmas cheer. He arrived in style on a Ch-146 Griffon...