Victoria Hospital

• LHSC to close COVID-19 clinic after 3 years, citing low appointment volumes

  The move comes as a result of lower appointment volumes due to decreased prevalence of COVID-19 throughout the region, LHSC officials said.

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  Apr 12
  
• London hospital pauses elective surgeries citing ‘issue’ with surgical trays

  The move was made by LHSC 'out of an abundance of caution' to 'investigate and implement a solution,' the statement said. It's not clear what 'issue' led to the cancellations.

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  Mar 21
  
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• London, Ont. hospitals react to Ford’s private delivery of public health-care plan

  It remains unclear how the Ontario government's three-step plan to reroute surgeries and procedures to private clinics will affect local hospitals.

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  Jan 17
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• 1 patient, 3 staff sent to urgent care after fire at Victoria Hospital on Monday

  One patient and three members of staff were sent to urgent care after a fire at Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg on Monday.

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  Jan 9
• LHSC expands COVID-19 assessment centre to treat cold and flu

  Done in collaboration with the Middlesex London Ontario Heath Team, the move is effective immediately and the centre is now called the COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic.

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  Dec 9, 2022
• New ER for addictions, mental health a possibility as LHSC drafts long-term master plan

  Details of the possible changes come as LHSC works to finalize a master plan blueprinting how it will deliver care over the coming decades.

  Health

  Nov 24, 2022
• Family of Red Earth Cree Nation elder wants better treatment for patients at hospitals

  The family of an elder from the Red Earth Cree Nation who waited over four hours lying on the floor due to no available beds at Victoria hospital wants the system to do better.

  Health

  Nov 18, 2022
• LHSC asks Londoners to mask up as Children’s Hospital hits 115 per cent occupancy

  More residents have been arriving at London Health Sciences Centre with COVID-19, influenza, and RSV, putting pressure on emergency departments and intensive care units.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2022
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• Long wait times for non-urgent matters reported at London Children’s Hospital ER

  In a social media post, officials with LHSC advised parents and guardians to pack their patience if bringing their child to the emerg at Children's for a non-urgent matter.

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  Oct 26, 2022
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• LHSC reports significant emergency department wait times for non-emergent matters

  Those suffering a medical emergency should still contact 911 or go to the ER, while those needing non-emergent care are asked to consider alternative care options.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2022