jane_19

manager, clinical assessment centre London health sciences centre

[MLHealthUnit @MLHealthUnit]

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is informing members of the community that there have been multiple exposures to confirmed cases of measles at both London Health Sciences Centre and Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital this week.

𝗟𝝾𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝝾𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝝾𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝝾𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 19, 2025
•Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Emergency Department, 9:10 pm – 11:10 pm

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 23, 2025
•Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Emergency Department, 3:45 pm – 8:15 pm

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 24/𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 25, 2025 (𝝾𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁)
•Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department, Waiting Room, 8:30 pm - midnight
•Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department, 8:45 pm – 3:00 am

𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 28, 2025
•Children’s Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department, Waiting Room: 10:00 am – 2:45 pm
•Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department, 11:20 am – 3:30 pm

Read the full media release here: https://t.co/LcbRRPsMJF

For additional information about measles, including signs and symptoms, how it spreads, and how it can be prevented, visit https://t.co/vvXMNIoeNu

[MLHealthUnit @MLHealthUnit]

Attention residents of London and Middlesex County! Varicella-zoster virus cases, commonly known as chickenpox, are on the rise in our community.

The #MLHU is recommending those who have not received the chickenpox vaccine nor had chickenpox in the past, to talk to a Health Care Provider about vaccination. You can only catch chickenpox once (unless immunocompromised), so if you’re unsure, talk to your Health Care Provider, search your vaccine records on ICON, or ask a parent to see if they have any of those chickenpox snapshots from your younger days.
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[jane_19 @jane_19]

@InjuryFreeKids Lenita! Just a wonderful, well deserved honor! Congratulations. I miss you! And all my colleagues at InjuryFree!

[Sabina Vohra-Miller @SabiVM]

Did you hear the news that FDA approved a new drug to protect infants from RSV? Guess what? It’s already approved in Canada!

This is NOT a vaccine.

Read more about this here:
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[jane_19 @jane_19]

@camharrington @Durham_SGIA Proud of you!

[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

Those arriving at our adult Emergency Departments (EDs) may experience longer than normal wait times. Some patients may face significantly long waits as the most critically ill will be seen first.

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[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

Good news, parents! As of Jan 11, The COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic is expanding to provide care to paediatric patients.

If your child is experiencing symptoms of COVID, cold or flu, consider booking an appointment, available Mon & Wed, 4-8 p.m.

https://t.co/5bHV3q3OLf

[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

The holiday season is often when our EDs experience the highest patient volumes of the year.

We encourage the community to take a moment and prepare a checklist, should you happen to need health care over the holidays.

View the full checklist: https://t.co/Wua1eQaY6R

[jane_19 @jane_19]

While I don’t understand anything about this (yet), always proud to support my brother!

[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

Big news! The COVID-19 Assessment Centre is expanding and transitioning to the ‘COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic’.

By appointment, the clinic will test, assess, & provide treatment for adults with COVID-19 & other cold and flu-like illnesses.

More info: https://t.co/5bHV3qkRNf

[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

As Children’s Hospital navigates a significant surge in emergent patient health care volumes, the difficult decision was made to reduce surgical activity.

Families whose scheduled procedures will be affected will be contacted directly.

Learn more: https://t.co/EJDkpaqul2

[Colin Furness MISt PhD MPH @FurnessColin]

A word on the idiocy known as "immunity debt". How did such a nonsensical idea take hold?

Simple. The obvious mental model for our immune system is a muscle: use it or lose it. Muscles atrophy when we don't use them. The same mental model works for our memories & skills.

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[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

Our EDs are experiencing higher than normal volumes and we anticipate wait times of 20+ hours for non-emergent concerns.

Please come prepared to wait. Pack a snack, water, etc.

In a medical emergency, dial 911 or go to an Emergency Department.

https://t.co/8hX0WwRSej

[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

Our EDs are experiencing higher than normal volumes and we anticipate wait times of 15-20+ hours for non-emergent concerns.

Please come prepared to wait. Pack a snack, water, etc.

In a medical emergency, dial 911 or go to an Emergency Department.

https://t.co/8hX0WwRkoL

[Mark Lewis, MD, FASCO @marklewismd]

My teenager just came to me and said the words every parent dreads hearing: “Dad, I need to memorize the Krebs cycle”

[Ken Milne MD @TheSGEM]

I see other HCWs trying their best to provide the care people deserve and expect during difficult times.

[Javeed Sukhera MD PhD @javeedsukhera]

Leadership isn’t a book or a course. It isn’t a title or the authority to make decisions. Leadership is arduous and consistent practice. It is humility and grace. It is kindness and candor to yourself and to others. Ultimately, leadership can be love in action…

[London Health Sciences Centre @LHSCCanada]

Our Emergency Departments (ED) are experiencing longer than normal wait times.

Some patients may face significantly long waits as the most critically ill will be seen first.

In a medical emergency, dial 911 or go to an ED.

Non-emergency care options: https://t.co/8hX0Wx8Vgj

[Western University @WesternU]

#WesternU will require students and employees to be vaccinated with at least one booster, and wear masks in instructional spaces this fall. Read more about how we’re protecting in-person learning and our vibrant campus experience. https://t.co/MwEPkZooi3