QEII Foundation Competitors

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.

Radiation Therapy at the Juravinski Cancer Centre The Juravinski Cancer Centre houses a large radiation treatment program with radiation oncologists (physicians), radiation therapists, medical physicists, nurses, and a number of support staff. Approximately 4,500 new radiation therapy cases are treated annually and over 300 patients are treated daily with new state-of-the-art radiation equipment. The department houses 11 Varian Linear Accelerators, an Orthovoltage/Superficial Unit, a High Dose-Rate Brachytherapy unit, a Conventional Simulator, and 3 CT Simulators, as well as a Treatment Planning System, Mould Room, and a Block Room. The radiation therapy department includes an undergraduate program for Radiation Therapy with Clinical Coordinators and students. As well, the Juravinski Cancer Centre is a leader in research and clinical trials in radiation and research in practice for advanced practice radiation therapists.

One of Canada’s largest acute care teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) cares for the most medically complex and critically ill patients in the region. For 139 years, our hospitals have been improving the patient and family experience for the people of London, Southwestern Ontario and beyond. LHSC is home to Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, two family medical centres, and two research institutes – Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. We offer the broadest range of specialized clinical services in Ontario. LHSC continues to be a leader in driving discovery and innovation. Our staff, physicians and scientists are recognized internationally for the significant contributions they have made towards the advancement of health care, and we train thousands of health care professionals from across Canada and the world. The hospital’s nearly 15,000 staff, physicians, students and volunteers provide care for more than one million patient visits a year. We strive to deliver the highest standard of patient care through exceptional experiences, extraordinary people and engaging partnerships. Thank you for taking the time to visit LHSC’s LinkedIn page. Please review our social media commenting policy and terms of use at: http://www.lhsc.on.ca/About_Us/LHSC/Privacy_Terms/Social_Media_Policy.htm.