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Queen’s and KHSC launch clinical trial of psilocybin therapy to treat alcohol use disorder

Researchers at Queen's University and Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) will soon begin recruiting patients to study the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted therapy for the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). The Phase 2b clinical trial...

Rose of Hope Golf Tournament raises $285,000 for KHSC breast cancer care

The 27th annual Rose of Hope Golf Tournament brought together purpose, passion and pink as about 150 golfers gathered at Cataraqui Golf and Country Club on July 29 for a remarkable day in support of women’s health.

Second health care worker at KHSC tests positive for COVID-19 in community-acquired transmission

INFORMATION BULLETIN KINGSTON, Ont. - Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) confirmed Friday that a second staff member has tested positive for COVID-19 as a result of community-acquired transmission. Both Kingston General Hospital staff members are...

Southeastern Ontario hospitals awarded $1M to explore Artificial Intelligence in reducing physician administrative burden

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA), MD Financial Management Inc. (MD) and Scotiabank have awarded $1 million to KHSC and it’s hospital partners to explore the role of generative artificial intelligence in reducing administrative burden for...

Study highlights key factors contributing to increased health care needs in children

A new study has identified several critical factors contributing to the escalating demand for pediatric urgent care in southeastern Ontario, particularly in Kingston.

Super Heroes hit the ground to help children with special needs

Teddy bears raise almost $40,000 for pediatric patient care

KINGSTON, Ont. - The Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary scored another huge success with its annual Teddy Bear Campaign during the recent holiday season, raising almost $40,000 to help purchase patient care equipment for the pediatric program...

Temporary restrictions in place at KGH site main entrance on Nov. 27

Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is notifying patients, families, visitors, and staff of a temporary restriction to vehicle access at the KGH site main entrance on Wednesday, Nov. 27, for paving work.

Three words that could save your life

KINGSTON, ONT. / Oct. 27, 2020 -- Kingston Fire & Rescue (KFR), Kingston Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC), and Kingston Police are encouraging you to download what3words, a free and potentially life-saving smartphone application that...

UPDATE on COVID-19 outbreak on Davies 3 unit at KHSC

Kingston, ON - Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) declared a COVID-19 outbreak on the Davies 3 unit of its Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site on November 10. At this time, three positive cases have been associated with the outbreak. No staff...