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Dr. Pichora with the Portable MRI

Donation of portable MRI will help improve care and reduce wait times

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is now only the second hospital in Ontario to have a portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine for clinical use in its Intensive Care Unit (ICU), thanks to the generosity of donor Stephen Sorensen who made a $500,000 donation through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation.

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Laurie Hill is photographed leading her mindful movement group. Hill is standing with her arms out and smiling. She has short brown wavy hair and is wearing a dusty rose blouse and black pants.

People of KHSC: Laurie Hill

There’s a sticker on Laurie Hill’s notebook that says “mental health matters.” It’s more than a colourful decoration. It’s a daily reminder of the commitment she brings to her patients. Hill is a triple threat when it comes to mental health support...

Mary Cross, a volunteer at KHSC, walks through the hallway at KGH.

People of KHSC: Mary Cross

Less than a year ago, Mary Cross was a newly retired professional looking for a meaningful way to spend her time and stay connected to her community. Today, she’s one of our dedicated volunteers at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), sharing her...

Chanelle addresses crowd at KGH.

KHSC and the South East Regional Cancer Program welcome Indigenous art through Indigenous Spaces and Places in Health Care Initiative

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and the South East Regional Cancer Program have unveiled three new commissioned pieces of art by Indigenous artists as part of the Indigenous Spaces and Places in Health Care Initiative, collaborative effort led...

Andreea Bocicariu is sitting at a table in the Orthopedics and Plastics Clinic, across from a patient whose back is to the camera. She’s smiling from ear to ear at her patient, while wrapping a splint on her hand.

People of KHSC: Andreea Bocicariu

Less than two years ago, Andreea Bocicariu was an occupational therapy student walking into Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) on a placement while completing her master’s degree. Today, she’s a confident hand therapist at our Orthopedics and...

Dr. David Pichora addresses the KGH Auxiliary at the 120th AGM.

KGH Auxiliary donates nearly $315,000 to KHSC for equipment, education bursaries

The Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary has made a significant investment in local health care, presenting Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) with $314,650 at their 120th Annual General Meeting held earlier today. The funds will be used to...

a group of medical experts stand behind a woman holding a newborn baby

Two hearts, one mission: a story of strength and survival.

You could say it was mothers' intuition. At 23 weeks pregnant, Julia Morris just couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. For days she had been experiencing a strange pain in her foot, and as she turned in for bed on New Years’ Day 2025...

Dr. Amufleh, Dr. Morrison and Dr. Fitzpatrick

Celebrating excellence: KHSC announces 2025 MSA Award winners

Four outstanding members of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) community have been recognized for their commitment to excellent care through the annual Medical Staff Association (MSA) Awards. With over 20 nominations submitted across four...

Melissa Meisner is walking down a hallway and smiling. Meisner has blue eyes, shoulder length, silver hair and is wearing a bright purple blouse.

People of KHSC: Melissa Meisner

It only takes a few minutes with Melissa Meisner to see it. Her warm smile, the twinkle in her eyes and the way she actively listens to every word you say… she cares. You immediately feel seen, heard and supported. Her devotion to patients is just...

Feelings of a full life

Stéphanie Bélanger is alive and four years sober today because someone respectfully called out her lies. That someone was Dr. Adam Newman. Bélanger was referred to addiction specialist Dr. Newman after being diagnosed by a gastrointestinal (GI)...