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237 Barton St E Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2

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699 Concession Street Hamilton, ON L8V 5C2

McMaster Children’s Hospital

1200 Main St W Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

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150 King Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2

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690 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 1A4

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Celebrating the opening of Hamilton Health Sciences’ newest hospital – West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

HAMILTON, ON – Today, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) leaders, staff and physicians celebrated the upcoming opening of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) alongside The Honorable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and other representatives from all levels of government. Please see the news release from the Government of Ontario for details. The new WLMH...

Research & Innovation

HHS Centre for Burn Research leads national trial for scar treatment

Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Centre for Burn Research is the first site in Canada to test an innovative new topical treatment for reducing scarring and supporting healing after a serious burn. Researchers at the Centre for Burn Research are exploring new and better ways to improve healing and long-term recovery for people with burn injuries. The...

Research & Innovation

The sky’s the limit for HHS doctor’s award-winning innovation

STITCH surgical simulator a lifesaving training tool Airline pilots use flight simulators to train for rare and dangerous situations like engine failures in a realistic but safe and controlled environment. Doctors do the same, practicing lifesaving surgical techniques using simulators to keep their skills sharp for operating on a real person in rare types of...

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As viral season hits, Hamilton health experts call for protection and awareness

HAMILTON, ON – Experts at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (St. Joe’s) are urging the community to help minimize the spread of illnesses and consider all of the various health-care options available when seeking care this viral season. Ways to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses: ensure you are up to...

Research & Innovation

Showcasing breakthroughs at HHS Health Innovation for All conference

Many Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) doctors and staff are also innovators, who work with partners including industry and government to bring state-of-the-art health-care advancements to patients locally and globally. “Health Innovation for All is about reimagining how we think about health in our community, considering those who are underserved and how we can create stronger...

Stories

Rebuilding WLMH: A timeline in photos

We’re on the doorstep of the grand opening for West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, scheduled for November 24. The legacy hospital was built in 1949, shortly after the Second World War, and has been a pillar of community life since then. The old building served the community for nearly 80 years, witnessing generations of...

Stories

New MCH laser prevents blindness in premature babies

Premature babies in danger of vision loss because they were born very early can now have sight-saving laser eye surgery at Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). The hospital recently received a specialized laser machine thanks to a $120,000 grant from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, says Dr. Kourosh Sabri, a pediatric ophthalmologist...

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Roots of Healing: Artwork brings strength and connection to Juravinski Hospital’s new Indigenous Healing Space

When Indigenous artist Anthony (T.J.) Henhawk learned about the opportunity to create artwork for the new Indigenous Healing Room at Hamilton Health Sciences’ Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC), he immediately knew where to start: the Tree of Peace, or white pine. “The Tree of Peace for me, especially in Haudenosaunee culture, represents strength,” he...

Health Tips

React “FAST” to the signs of stroke

In Canada, someone has a stroke every nine minutes. Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age and occurs suddenly, often without warning. It's important to recognize the signs of stroke and act quickly to improve the chances of recovery.

Health Tips

What is measles?

Dr. Jacqueline Wong, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital, shares information to help keep you and your family safe. What is measles and how can I avoid getting it? Measles is a virus. It belongs to a group of viruses that include other common infections that you might have...

Health Tips

What illnesses are impacting kids this viral season

Dr. Jeffrey Pernica, infectious disease pediatrician at Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital, shares some insights into the current 2023 viral season.   Are any new illnesses impacting children this year? Most families know, and certainly all doctors know that there is more respiratory disease in children in the winter. This is because there are...

Our People

Pat Mandy Inclusion Award winner committed to community care

When Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) social worker Michelle Valdez learned she would receive the 2025 Pat Mandy Inclusion Award, she was overcome with emotion. “I’ve been overwhelmed with joy that I was even acknowledged and nominated for this award in the first place,” she says. “I have only been at HHS for a year, and...

Our People

Forty-five years of dedication from HHS staff

Leslie Gauthier, Vice President, Clinical Support Services and Surgery As the VP of Clinical Support Services and Surgery, I work with the Perioperative, Diagnostic Imaging and Pharmacy teams to ensure they have the resources to meet the needs of our patients, families and teams. HHS has so many brilliant, innovative and caring individuals. My favourite...

Our People

Nurses leading change: How HHS nurses are shaping health care across Canada

At Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), nurses aren’t just delivering exceptional care. They’re also leading the future of health care across Ontario and Canada. This nursing week, we’re introducing you to five nurses who are developing national guidelines, serving on professional boards, and mentoring the next generation of nurses. Through these roles, HHS nurses are helping...

Digital Health

HHS a national leader in connected care

Instant patient updates for safer care, better decision-making Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has teamed up with the health technology platform Philips Capsule to link critical-care bedside devices monitoring our sickest patients directly to our Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system. This lets doctors, nurses, and other essential care team members receive instant updates from real-time...

What does Explore Research mean to HHS patients?

Dr. Hira Mian, HHS hematology oncologist and researcher “Explore Research means that even more cancer patients may be contacted with opportunities to participate in clinical trials involving new drugs that will hopefully improve overall outcomes.” “Explore Research will help even more patients to participate in research studies,” says Dr. Hira Mian, an HHS hematology oncologist...

Empowering HHS patients, driving research

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is improving the way patients are recruited for research studies, to help them access new treatments and equitable research opportunities. Starting Feb. 24, all patients receiving care at HHS will automatically be enrolled in Explore Research, the hospital’s new patient recruitment process for research studies, unless they choose to opt out....

Research & Innovation

HHS Centre for Burn Research leads national trial for scar treatment

Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Centre for Burn Research is the first site in Canada to test an innovative new topical treatment for reducing scarring and supporting healing after a serious burn. Researchers at the Centre for Burn Research are exploring new and better ways to improve healing and long-term recovery for people with burn injuries. The...

Research & Innovation

The sky’s the limit for HHS doctor’s award-winning innovation

STITCH surgical simulator a lifesaving training tool Airline pilots use flight simulators to train for rare and dangerous situations like engine failures in a realistic but safe and controlled environment. Doctors do the same, practicing lifesaving surgical techniques using simulators to keep their skills sharp for operating on a real person in rare types of...

Research & Innovation

Showcasing breakthroughs at HHS Health Innovation for All conference

Many Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) doctors and staff are also innovators, who work with partners including industry and government to bring state-of-the-art health-care advancements to patients locally and globally. “Health Innovation for All is about reimagining how we think about health in our community, considering those who are underserved and how we can create stronger...

Media Room

Celebrating the opening of Hamilton Health Sciences’ newest hospital – West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

HAMILTON, ON – Today, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) leaders, staff and physicians celebrated the upcoming opening of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) alongside The Honorable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario and other representatives from all levels of government. Please see the news release from the Government of Ontario for details. The new WLMH...

Media Room

As viral season hits, Hamilton health experts call for protection and awareness

HAMILTON, ON – Experts at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (St. Joe’s) are urging the community to help minimize the spread of illnesses and consider all of the various health-care options available when seeking care this viral season. Ways to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses: ensure you are up to...

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Susan Tighe, McMaster University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, joins the HHS Board of Directors

Hamilton Health Sciences is pleased to welcome Dr. Susan Tighe, President and Vice-Chancellor of McMaster University to its Board of Directors. Dr. Tighe is a professor of civil engineering and a licensed professional engineer since 1995. She is internationally recognized for her exceptional contributions to the development, design, and management of sustainable infrastructure. Her extensive...