Empowering Black leaders at LHSC through the Western B.L.U.E. program

Above (left to right): Forbehn Fossungu, Gabriella Game, and Nyechuor Deng are tackling projects that will transform health for Black patients, families, and communities. February 3, 2025 Three remarkable students from Western University are making waves at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) as part of the Western Black Leaders University Experience (B.L.U.E.) program. The program is designed to provide Black students with hands-on experience and mentorship while they work independently towards a chosen project with a dedicated mentor over a five-month placement. Gabriella Game, Nyechuor Deng, and Forbehn Fossungu are seizing this opportunity to make a difference at LHSC while gaining valuable insights into their future careers in health. Making a difference together  For Gabriella Game, a fourth-year Health Sciences student, the program has been a chance to translate classroom theory into real-world impact. Working with the South West Regional Cancer Program (SWRCP) at Victoria Hospital, she focuses on the Ontario Lung Cancer Screening Program, where she incorporates equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.   “It’s incredible to see concepts I studied in class come to life,” Gabriella says. “My mentors have been instrumental in guiding me through challenges and helping me grow both personally and professionally.” Nyechuor Deng, a third-year Nursing...