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Kingston Health Sciences Centre unveils alternate health facility

Written on April 8, 2021. Posted in News.

The Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) unveiled its alternate health facility on March 29 at the former St. Mary’s of the Lake Hospital—a property now owned by Queen’s. The facility, located in the Gibson Wing at 340 Union Street, was prepared at the request of the Ministry of Health to ensure...

KHSC must examine past mistakes to prevent future tragedy

Written on September 17, 2019. Posted in Editorials.

Mistakes are inevitable, even for medical professionals. But if hospitals aren’t willing to be held accountable and learn from these mistakes, future patients will pay the price. The parents of a Queen’s student who tragically passed away in 2017 have sued the Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC),...

Homecoming 2017 recap

Written on October 17, 2017. Posted in News.

Each year, Homecoming celebrations send the Kingston community into disarray — and this year was no exception. Kingston Police statistics Kingston Police made 33 arrests this Homecoming weekend and nearly doubled the amount of tickets issued in 2016, reaching a total of 330 tickets. Chief Gilles...

Strong turnout at first of Ontario healthcare protests

Written on October 28, 2016. Posted in News.

While the first snowfall hit Kingston on Oct. 27, approximately 1,000 people gathered in City Park for the first of what they hope will be a series of healthcare related protests across the province. “We’re protesting the funding for health care in Ontario, which is the lowest in Canada,” Mike Rodrigues...

KGH and Hotel Dieu integration to have minimal impact on medical school

Written on August 2, 2016. Posted in News.

June 28 saw a historic merger between two local hospitals: Kingston General Hospital (KGH) and Hotel Dieu Hospital. For students of the Queen’s medical school, the newly amalgamated corporation is expected to have minimal repercussions on their residencies and placements in either institution. According...

Alumni give hospital patients a CleanSlate

Written on November 20, 2015. Posted in News.

For newborn infants in hospitals, the smallest exposure to germs can be deadly. A new device, created by Queen’s graduates, ensures that smartphones are one less risk to an infant’s health. The device, called a CleanSlate, eradicates germs from a phone in 30 seconds using UV light — the time it takes...

Concert surplus goes to hospital

Written on February 7, 2012. Posted in News.

Frosh Week 2011 earned a surplus, allowing the Orientation Roundtable (ORT) to make a charitable donation. The extra $5,000 was given to Kingston General Hospital (KGH) on Jan. 31, with an intended focus on youth mental health. ORT is a body that co-ordinates Frosh Week for all undergraduate faculties....

Program performs

Written on October 21, 2011. Posted in News.

A program within the School of Medicine has saved itself. After facing the possibility of losing accreditation, the School of Medicine’s internal medicine residency program was given a two-year timeline to improve. It received an ‘intent to withdraw’ status from its accrediting bodies in 2005. If...

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Kingston Health Sciences Centre unveils alternate health facility

KHSC must examine past mistakes to prevent future tragedy

Homecoming 2017 recap

Strong turnout at first of Ontario healthcare protests

KGH and Hotel Dieu integration to have minimal impact on medical school

Alumni give hospital patients a CleanSlate

Concert surplus goes to hospital

Program performs

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