2018
Reducing Opoids After Surgery
March 05, 2026
With the recognition that physician prescribing plays a significant role in Canada’s opioid crisis, a team of researchers has developed a program called STOP Narcotics to dramatically reduce the amount of the painkillers patients are given following some common operations.Dr. Patrick Colquhoun recipient of the LHSC Patient Safety Leader Award for his role as Surgical Quality Officer for LHSC.
March 05, 2026
This role oversees the surgical quality programs at UH, VH, Department of Pediatric Surgery Quality Program and the Trauma Quality Program. Dr. Colquhoun has been involved in the development of the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Team for the Surgical Unit at London Health Sciences Center since March 2016.Dr. Luke Hartford, 3rd year resident is the recipient of the LHSC Patient Safety Physician Award.
March 05, 2026
These awards have been established to recognize and celebrate individuals, leaders, physicians, and teams at LHSC that show a passion and commitment for improving patient safety. The selection committee was very impressed with his project on narcotic reduction strategies within general surgery and how the strategy is being adopted around the hospital and the province.2018 Best in Breast Care Conference
March 05, 2026
St. Joseph’s Health Care London is pleased to present this one-day conference event. The 2018 Best in Breast Care Conference featuring the latest developments in screening, diagnosis, treatment, reconstructive surgery, research, support, and survivorship.New breast cancer surgery approach improves survivorship and leaves women looking and feeling whole
March 05, 2026
Surgical oncologist Dr. Muriel Brackstone, Medical Director of St. Joseph’s Breast Care Program, is co-founder of Canada’s first, hands-on oncoplastic surgery course. She is the keynote speaker at the Best in Breast Care Conference on Oct. 19.Dr. Bill Wall
March 05, 2026
With an eye for fine detail, Dr. Bill Wall has practiced artistry both on canvas and in the operating room.Dr. Ken Leslie - 2017 recipient, President's Award for Physician Leadership
March 05, 2026
Dr. Ken Leslie is a recipient of the 2017 President's Award for Physician Leadership.Resident Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Koichopolos
March 05, 2026Award of Excellence
March 05, 2026
Dr. Michael Ott receives the Schulich Excellence in Education Award for Graduate/Postgraduate Educator2017 President’s Award for Physician Leadership
March 05, 2026
Dr. Ken Leslie is the Chief of General Surgery. He has been at London Health Sciences Centre for 22 years.
