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Top care, research & teaching hospitals. This is the place that’s transforming care, together.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is a community of people dedicated to transforming the patient and family experience through innovative and collaborative approaches to care, knowledge and leadership. As southeastern Ontario's leading centre for complex-acute and specialty care, and home to the Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario, KHSC serves almost 500,000 people through its Kingston facilities

and regional affiliate and satellite sites. Fully affiliated with Queen's University, KHSC is a research and teaching hospital which is home to 2,400 health-care students and 175 health researchers. KGH was ranked in 2011 as one of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals by Research Infosource. To learn more, visit www.kgh.on.ca or join the conversation at www.kghconnect.ca

06/26/2026

Meet Oscar 🐾

This handsome hound has been making a paw-sitive impact at KHSC for the last eight years, and it's safe to say he’s one of the goodest boys we know 💜.

Now at 10-years-old, Oscar is hanging up his volunteer bandana and heading into retirement.

Oscar joined the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog program with his devoted handler John Tamkee in 2018. Since then, the pawesome pair has contributed nearly 600 hours of comfort, connection and care to staff, patients and families across KHSC 💫.

Whether he is visiting units or winning hearts with those soulful eyes and wagging tail😍, Oscar has a remarkable ability to lift spirits and create moments of calm and joy when they are needed most. And let’s just say... he definitely has a way with the ladies😉. Just check out those smiles.

When he wasn’t on therapy dog duty, Oscar was taking his role as Volunteer Services’ most floofiest ambassador very seriously😎.

While his final shift was a teary one for many of us, we’re celebrating the hundreds of visits, countless tail wags and unforgettable moments he shared with our community. Oscar and John will forever be on KHSC’s nice list❤️.

Please join us in thanking this canine cutie and his amazing human for eight wonderful years of dedication, care and companionship.

Enjoy retirement, Oscar! We're wishing you countless belly rubs, endless head scratches, all the treats your paws can carry, and plenty of well-deserved naps ahead 🎉.

St. John Ambulance Saint-Jean Canada

06/25/2026

🍓 A Sweet Tradition at KHSC! ☀️
Thank you to everyone who joined us for another successful KHSC Strawberry Social!
What started as a simple appreciation event has become a beloved KHSC tradition. This year, thousands of staff, physicians, learners, volunteers, students, leaders, security staff and team members across both sites enjoyed a delicious strawberry parfait and a chance to connect with colleagues.
From longtime attendees to new residents, it was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and moments of connection throughout the day.
A special thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. Your planning, teamwork and enthusiasm helped create a memorable experience for our KHSC community.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who make KHSC such a special place to work, learn and provide care. ❤️

06/22/2026

The Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary has donated over $390,000 to Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), supporting the purchase of critical equipment for patient care.

The donation was announced at the Auxiliary's annual general meeting and will primarily fund ventilators for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)and will also support the purchase of a point-of-care ultrasound machine for the pediatric program.

"On behalf of everyone at KHSC, I want to thank the KGH Auxiliary for its continued generosity and commitment to patient care," said Dr. David Pichora, president and CEO of KHSC. "This funding will help ensure our care teams have access to equipment that supports some of our youngest and most vulnerable patients."

The donation was made possible through funds generated by the Auxiliary Café, Tuck Shop, Gift Shop and Lottery Booth, which are all located at the KGH site, as well as fundraising initiatives including the Christmas Bazaar and Teddy Bear Campaign. Community donations also contribute to the Auxiliary's fundraising efforts.

Read more https://kingstonhsc.ca/news/kgh-auxiliary-donates-390000-support-patient-care-khsc

06/19/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is proud to announce the launch of its new red blood cell exchange program for people living with sickle cell disease, bringing specialized care closer to home for patients across southeastern Ontario.

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that can lead to severe pain, anemia, organ damage, and other serious complications. While it can affect people of any background, it is more common in people with ancestry from Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of the Mediterranean.

The procedure at KHSC uses special equipment to remove and replace red blood cells. The program at KHSC is mainly intended to support patients by proactively managing the disease, which can help manage pain, prevent future complications and improve quality of life for people living with sickle cell disease.

As our region grows and changes, so do the health-care needs of the communities we serve. This program reflects a commitment to adapting, so we can meet the needs of a more diverse and evolving patient population, ensuring more people can access specialized care closer to where they live, learn and work.

On World Sickle Cell Day, we recognize the importance of improving awareness, understanding and access to care for those living with sickle cell disease and their families.

06/18/2026

🕷️ TICK MYTHS VS. TRUTHS 🕷️

❌ Myth: Ticks die off after a cold winter.
✅ Truth: This year's snowy winter actually helped more ticks survive.
❌ Myth: You'll always know if a tick is attached.
✅ Truth: Some nymph ticks are as small as a poppy seed and can be easy to miss.
❌ Myth: Lyme disease is the only concern.
✅ Truth: Ticks in our region can also carry other illnesses, including anaplasmosis and babesiosis.
❌ Myth: If a tick bites you, there's nothing you can do.
✅ Truth: Prompt removal and early treatment can help reduce the risk of illness.

Think you know ticks? KHSC infectious diseases specialist Dr. Gerald Evans shares why tick season is especially active this year, what symptoms to watch for and what to do if you find one attached.

🔗 Read the full story: https://kingstonhsc.ca/news/why-tick-season-especially-active-year-and-what-you-should-know-heading-outdoors

06/17/2026

Fifteen years ago, nurse Corrie Hall found her passion in health care: caring for patients who have had a stroke.

What she loves the most about working on the stroke unit is the many professions coming together to reach the shared goal of providing the highest level of care for patients and their families.

“We want people to be able to access this care when they need it,” says Hall. “That starts with more people being aware of what it looks like to have a stroke and what to do.”

Hall and her Kidd 7 team members are challenging each other to put up the most awareness posters in the community this month. They are taking their passion and teamwork to another level, and here is what they most want people to know.

A stroke doesn’t hurt, so it’s important to recognize the most common signs of stroke and take action right away.

Only 35 per cent of Ontarians can recall at least two of the four words that make up the 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 acronym. Learning all of them could help you save a life or improve someone’s chances of a better recovery.

𝗙ace, is it drooping?

𝗔rms, can you raise both?

𝗦peech, is it slurred or jumbled?

𝗧ime to call 9-1-1.
Paramedics know how stroke care is coordinated in southeastern Ontario and will make sure you get to the right location for the right care as quickly and safely as possible.

Every minute counts. The faster that blood and oxygen circulation can be restored, the greater the chances of recovery. When a blood vessel to the brain bursts or is blocked by a blood clot, brain cells begin to die from a lack of oxygen.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre has the fastest care team in Ontario. Typically, it takes us just 20 minutes from the time you arrive at our door to the time you receive the clot-busting drug. The provincial target is 30 minutes.

We need you to be 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 too.

Learn the acronym. Share it with your friends and family.

Thank you, Kingston Seniors, for your support!

06/15/2026

🧠 🍁 𝐊𝐇𝐒𝐂 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲

For the first time in Canada, the neurosurgery team used groundbreaking technology to see brain tumour cells during surgery in real time — helping surgeons locate cancer cells that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye.

For patient Rick Savoie, who was facing his fourth surgery for an aggressive glioblastoma brain tumour, the technology made huge difference.

After removing what appeared to be all of the tumour, the device known as Convivo, revealed a small area of hidden cancer cells that remained. Surgeons were able to safely remove the remaining cancer while preserving the part of Rick's brain responsible for speech.

Technology not only helped achieve a remarkable outcome for Rick, but could also help shape the future of brain cancer surgery by generating data that may one day be used to train artificial intelligence to help find cancer.

ZEISS Group

06/12/2026

❤️ 𝐀 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧. 𝐀 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨.

KHSC has successfully performed its first Tricuspid valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (T-TEER) using the TriClip™ system—bringing a highly specialized, minimally invasive heart procedure closer to home for patients in our region.

The procedure treats severe tricuspid valve disease without open-heart surgery, helping patients recover faster and return to their lives sooner. It also marked the first use of advanced 4D intracardiac echocardiography imaging at KHSC, giving clinicians an unprecedented real-time view of the heart during the procedure.

This milestone builds on the rapid growth of KHSC's structural heart program and reinforces Kingston's reputation as a leader in advanced cardiac care, innovation, research and education.

🫀 Advanced care. Closer to home.

Queen's University Health Sciences

06/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Limestone City Car Club for their generous donation to the KHSC Cancer Centre.

Last month, members of the club visited the Cancer Centre to present the Limestone City Car Classic trophy, alongside a $20,000 donation from last year's event.

Founded by David Dick and Brian Beatty, the Limestone City Car Classic was created in memory of Brian's daughter, Melonie, who passed away from cancer at the age of 35.

Since the first event in 2013, an incredible $137,000 has been donated to support melanoma research at the Cancer Centre, helping patients and families across our region.

Visitors to the Cancer Centre can now find the Limestone City Car Classic trophy on display in our lobby. Awarded annually to the event's winner, it serves as a reminder of the generosity and community spirit that make this support possible.

Thank you to the Limestone City Car Club and the event participants, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who continue to make a difference for patients and families across southeastern Ontario.

06/09/2026

💜𝐀 𝐬𝐧𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧' 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬💜

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) team recently took part in the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation's Kangaroo-A-Thon. Together with families, staff logged an inspiring 𝟔,𝟏𝟒𝟓 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 of Kangaroo Care... that’s over 100 hours filled with connection, comfort, and love. 🥰

Kangaroo Care - or, holding a baby skin-to-skin against your chest – is simple way to make a profound impact. Not only do cozy snuggles build strong emotional bonds between babies and their caregivers – they can actually support babies’ growth and development by stabilizing heart rates, improving breathing, supporting healthy sleep, relieving pain and encouraging growth.

Events like this help bring family integrated care to life in our NICU. By supporting parents in being actively involved in their baby’s care, we help build confidence, strengthen connections, and empower families as essential members of the care team.

It was a wonderful opportunity for staff and families to come together around a shared goal—proving that even the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference. 💕

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76 Stuart Street
Kingston, ON
K7L2V7

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http://www.KingstonHSC.ca/

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