Your QEII The heart of the matter The stats speak for themselves: 99 per cent of patients reported 100 per cent satisfaction. These are the results of a surveyof patients who have...
Your QEII Opinion: Cancelling surgeries to save lives You are a patient, mentally and physically ready for a scheduled surgery. And sometimes when you’re prepped and waiting, it’s cancelled...
Research & Innovation Leading the way to recovery: personalized medicine for patients with lung cancer Marina Bondar had to abandon her career as a general construction engineer in 1997, when she decided to move across the world, from Kazakhstan to...
Research & Innovation Eyes on the prize Thanks to promising research in the field of vision loss conducted at the QEII Health Sciences Centre, we may be seeing further into the future than...
Research & Innovation Excessive alcohol use major cause of life-changing brain injuries An evening out on the town may begin with a few friends having drinks, but it sometimes ends with a devastating, life-altering brain injury. This...
Your QEII Community comes together to reduce wait times Ellen Donahue-Ingraham wasn’t sure what to expect during her first radiation session, so she was surprised to feel like she was part of a...
Research & Innovation There’s no place like home When Gary Beazley’s doctor recommended high-dose-rate (HDR) prostate brachytherapy, he was surprised to learn he would have to travel more...
Research & Innovation From the rink and back again It’s often said that in a health crisis, or near-death experience, your life flashes before your eyes. While this may be true for some, it...
Your QEII The QEII’s burn unit is full of Angels in Action Monte Smeltzer remembers hearing the whistle before the explosion, beating the flames crossing his chest, and seeing his wife's scared face at...