A Tiny World Built for a Micro Preemie
In 2011, Roger’s young son, Hunter, experienced a severe E. coli infection and was rushed to Children’s Hospital in London. What followed were two months no parent ever forgets.
When Every Breath Is a Struggle
In 2011, Roger’s young son, Hunter, experienced a severe E. coli infection and was rushed to Children’s Hospital in London. What followed were two months no parent ever forgets.
The Little Girl Who Kept Beating The Odds
When Hudson was 10 months old, his life – and ours – was placed in the hands of an extraordinary team. Our son’s future is bright because Dr. Chantel Cacciotti and Hudson’s entire care team refused to settle for anything less, pursuing excellence at every opportunity. Because of them, we are filled with hope.
Hope Has a Place to Live
In 2011, Roger’s young son, Hunter, experienced a severe E. coli infection and was rushed to Children’s Hospital in London. What followed were two months no parent ever forgets.
Opening Doors to Science: Inside the ENRICH Summer Internship Program
For most high school students, a research laboratory is a place they only read about in textbooks. But thanks to ENRICH (Empowering the Next Generation through Research Internships in Child Health) – a growing group of local students are spending their summers doing real science alongside the researchers working to […]
Canada’s first paediatric Olink lab is changing the future of children’s health
Every breakthrough in children’s health begins with questions. What if doctors could detect disease before a child ever became seriously ill? What if just a single drop of blood could reveal thousands of clues about a child’s health, leading to earlier diagnoses and more personalized treatments? Thanks to the generosity […]
The Face of Cystic Fibrosis Has Changed
Dr. April Price on how a new transition program is helping young people with CF prepare for adulthood When Blair was just a few weeks old, her parents knew something wasn’t right. Despite everyone’s best efforts, she wasn’t gaining weight. Hospital visits became routine. Tests brought more questions than answers. Even after an […]
From Dyson’s Journey to Future Discoveries: New Residency Award Supports Paediatric Neurosurgery Research
When Stefanie Biggar talks about Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), she doesn’t describe it as a place her family just visits. “It’s kind of like our second home.” Her son, Dyson, has spent much of his young life in and out of the hospital. Born at just […]
Decoding DNA, Transforming Care for Children
Decades ago, sequencing a single human genome was a massive scientific undertaking – taking nearly a decade, hundreds of researchers, and millions of dollars. Today, that same process can happen in just days. For Dr. Richard Kim and his team, this leap forward isn’t just about speed – it’s about […]
Advancing Paediatric Emergency Care Through Hands-on Training
When a critically ill child arrives at a community hospital, every second matters. Yet for many health care teams, these moments are rare – high pressure situations that require immediate action, precision, and confidence. Children’s Health Foundation is helping address this gap by supporting the expansion of the Paediatric Regional […]
A milestone moment: Celebrating strength, resilience and the next chapter in care
June is a season of graduation – of caps tossed into the air, proud families, and exciting new beginnings. At Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, this year marked a different kind of milestone, as patients and families gathered to celebrate the Transitions in Care graduation event – honouring young […]
Practice Saves Lives Before a Crisis Ever Begins
When a child’s life hangs in the balance, there is no room for trial and error. That is why the Michael Gunning Simulation Centre is so important. It gives new and seasoned frontline teams a realistic, high-stakes environment where they can sharpen skills, strengthen teamwork and prepare for critical situations before they happen in real life.