London Health Sciences Centre welcomes first baby of 2026
LONDON, Ontario – London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is excited to share that the first baby of the new year has been born. Baby Bryson arrived at 1:28 a.m. and weighed in at 7lb 1oz. The little one is celebrated by parents Brooklyn Lemieux and Michael Carlsen Photo – Baby Bryson Carlsen – Photo courtesy of mother Brooklyn Lemieux In honor of the first baby of 2026, the owners of London Shoppers Drug Mart have kindly donated a generous gift basket through the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) for the newborn and their family. Shoppers Drug Mart has proudly served London and its surrounding areas for over 25 years. As part of their ongoing dedication to supporting parents in the community, the pharmacist-owners and staff are thrilled to welcome this first baby into the new year. LHSC, London Health Sciences Foundation, and Children’s Health Foundation extend their gratitude to the owners of Shoppers Drug Mart for their generous gift basket donation. Along with the Shoppers Drug Mart gift basket, the Children’s Health Foundation has added a onesie, a baby blanket, and a teddy bear for this special newborn. LHSC welcomes over six thousand babies every year. About London Health Sciences Centre London Health Sciences Centre has led healthcare in Canada for 150 years while providing an extensive range of specialized clinical services across Ontario. Building upon its founding hospitals’ legacies to deliver compassionate care within an academic teaching framework, it houses Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, Kidney Care Centre, two family medical centers as well as two research institutes-Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. Renowned for medical breakthroughs and health research initiatives with over 65 international and national milestones achieved here attracts top-tier clinicians and researchers worldwide. Serving as a regional referral center means LHSC cares for some of Southwestern Ontario’s most complex patients including critically injured adults and children beyond its borders too! With nearly15k staff members comprising physicians alongside students or volunteers combined delivering care across more than one million patient visits annually! To learn more visit www.lhsc.on.ca Contact Information:
LONDON, Ontario – London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is excited to share that the first baby of the new year has been born. Baby Bryson arrived at 1:28 a.m. and weighed in at 7lb 1oz. The little one is celebrated by parents Brooklyn Lemieux and Michael Carlsen Photo – Baby Bryson Carlsen – Photo courtesy of mother Brooklyn Lemieux In honor of the first baby of 2026, the owners of London Shoppers Drug Mart have kindly donated a generous gift basket through the London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) for the newborn and their family. Shoppers Drug Mart has proudly served London and its surrounding areas for over 25 years. As part of their ongoing dedication to supporting parents in the community, the pharmacist-owners and staff are thrilled to welcome this first baby into the new year. LHSC, London Health Sciences Foundation, and Children’s Health Foundation extend their gratitude to the owners of Shoppers Drug Mart for their generous gift basket donation. Along with the Shoppers Drug Mart gift basket, the Children’s Health Foundation has added a onesie, a baby blanket, and a teddy bear for this special newborn. LHSC welcomes over six thousand babies every year. About London Health Sciences Centre London Health Sciences Centre has led healthcare in Canada for 150 years while providing an extensive range of specialized clinical services across Ontario. Building upon its founding hospitals’ legacies to deliver compassionate care within an academic teaching framework, it houses Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, Kidney Care Centre, two family medical centers as well as two research institutes-Children’s Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. Renowned for medical breakthroughs and health research initiatives with over 65 international and national milestones achieved here attracts top-tier clinicians and researchers worldwide. Serving as a regional referral center means LHSC cares for some of Southwestern Ontario’s most complex patients including critically injured adults and children beyond its borders too! With nearly15k staff members comprising physicians alongside students or volunteers combined delivering care across more than one million patient visits annually! To learn more visit www.lhsc.on.ca Contact Information:
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