London Health Sciences Centre

About London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, located in the Rowntree Park neighbourhood on Commissioners Rd E. It serves the people of London, the surrounding region, and international patients. The facility includes the Victoria Hospital, the Children's Hospital, and the University Hospital. The centre offers a comprehensive range of medical services and specialized programs. These include the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre, the Baker Centre for Pancreatic Cancer, and the Bariatric Centre of Excellence. Specialized clinical programs cover cardiac care, neurosurgery, nephrology, and various mental health services such as the First Episode Mood and Anxiety Program. The facility also provides diverse treatments like midwifery, dentistry, speech-language pathology, and various pediatric services, including a neonatal intensive care unit and a pediatric sleep lab. Additionally, the centre features the Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics (CSTAR) and the Michael Gunning Simulation Centre. Since 1875, London Health Sciences Centre has been dedicated to patient care, teaching, and research. It describes itself as a site where many national and international medical breakthroughs have been pioneered. Through affiliations with Western University and more than 30 other educational institutions, the centre trains over 1,800 medical and health care professionals every year. Patients can access their health information through the MyCarePortal, and the facility provides options for electronic payments and virtual care. The centre also offers a Visiting Elders program to provide culture and healing to patients.