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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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A group photo of award winners

Announcing the winners of the 2025 KHSC Nursing Awards of Excellence

The KHSC Nursing Awards of Excellence celebrate nurses who exemplify dedication, expertise, and a deep commitment to their patients, colleagues, and community. These awards highlight the exceptional contributions of nurses who consistently go above...

Justine White is standing, hugging a cardiac surgery pillow. She’s smiling and looking directly at another person whose back is to the camera. She has shoulder length, medium brown, wavy hair and brown eyes. She’s wearing a navy blue shirt with her KHSC ID badge.

People of KHSC: Justine White

There’s just something about Justine White. You can’t help but smile when you’re around her... just look at these photos. The physiotherapist spreads positivity like sunlight, and beams with compassionate care. “I genuinely love what I do and get a...

Discovery at KHSC: Dr. Nazanin Alavi

Mental health programs across the country are facing long wait times. For many people, the delay in getting care can make their condition worse, resulting in a mental health crisis. At Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), Dr. Nazanin Alavi is...

A portrait of Dr. Annette Hay with "This is the place where defeating cancer is in our blood."

KHSC launches cutting-edge cancer therapy program

Reengineering a patient’s own immune system to hunt down and destroy cancer cells sounds like science fiction, but it’s not. It’s called Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, and it’s now available at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC)...

Volunteers delivering snacks on the cart.

Celebrating the Heart of KHSC - Honouring the Volunteers Who Bring Compassion to Life

This National Volunteer Week, we’re thrilled to shine a light on the heart of KHSC — our extraordinary volunteers. From guiding lost visitors with a warm smile to offering comfort during the most vulnerable moments, our volunteers make a world of difference every single day.

a patient at Hotel Dieu Hospital receiving a nerve block procedure

KHSC piloting joint treatment for chronic pain and PTSD

Chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two conditions which often exist side-by-side and intensify each other resulting in emotional distress, social withdrawal, mobility and memory problems and decreased overall wellness. Experts...

A shot of Marianne McKinney sitting at her desk in between two computer monitors. She’s smiling and looking at a computer monitor. McKinney has short dirty blonde hair, blue eyes, wears glasses and is dressed in a bright red blouse.

People of KHSC: Marianne McKinney

🎶 Who run the world? Admins! 🎶 Join us in celebrating Administrative Professionals Day on April 23, and the individuals who keep everything running smoother than a Beyoncé beat! People like Marianne McKinney. Don’t let the sign outside her office...

Dr. Sean Bennett and Dr. Sunil Patel perform robotic surgery at KHSC

KHSC showcases innovative approach to robotic surgery and patient care

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) continues to push the boundaries of surgical innovation with its latest advancement in robotic surgery. In a recent procedure, KHSC surgical teams successfully combined two separate robotic procedures...

Leslie Buller-Hayes poses in front of her original painting titled cotton candy skies.

Creativity Lives Here - KHSC Community Art Show

To celebrate ten years of local art at the KGH site Art Gallery, members of the hospital’s Art Committee invited members of the KHSC community to submit up to two original pieces for a lively and diverse showcase.