Constable Phil Sheldon of Beamsville was attempting to rescue a woman from a burning home in July 2015 when the house exploded, resulting in third- and fourth-degree burns to 50 per cent of his body. After being stabilized at his local hospital in St. Catharines, he was flown to Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) and admitted...
Last week, we launched and celebrated Signs of Welcome at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), an important milestone on our journey toward greater understanding and awareness of Indigenous cultures. Signs of Welcome are permanent poster installations throughout our sites, featuring Indigenous art and the first sentence of our land acknowledgment statement: “It’s a privilege to provide...
Sitting in a dark room with several computer screens, staff members and technologists enter one-by-one to talk to the radiologist. They’re focused on reviewing images of all the patients’ mammograms from that day. The low light helps Dr. Kavita Dhamanaskar and other radiologists to pick out subtle abnormalities in these complex images, whether it is...
Vaping—it’s gone from relative obscurity to extreme popularity in just a few years. Vaping has recently gained cool status among teens for its reputation as a safer, less harmful, way to smoke. Because of its discrete look, sweet flavours, and smoke tricks have contributed to its rise in popularity among youth. While vaping may be...
A clinical trial led by researchers at the Population Health Research Institute of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and McMaster University has found that the drug dulaglutide reduces heart and kidney issues in middle-aged and older people with Type 2 diabetes. The “REWIND” study followed more than 9,900 people in 24 countries over five years and...
Vaping—it’s gone from relative obscurity to extreme popularity in just a few years. Vaping has recently gained cool status among teens for its reputation as a safer, less harmful, way to smoke. Because of its discrete look, sweet flavours, and smoke tricks have contributed to its rise in popularity among youth. While vaping may be...
Although attending concerts is a great social activity, it is wise to be aware of the impact on your hearing. Audiologist Susan Whiteside explains the risks of loud noise and how to protect yourself from permanent hearing damage. How loud is too loud? Construction workers have to wear hearing protection because the noise they’re exposed...
Flat head syndrome is fairly common, but some people are still unsure about the decision to have their child fitted for a corrective helmet. Certified Orthotist, Mike Hall, shares answers to the questions he gets from parents most often.
A clinical trial led by researchers at the Population Health Research Institute of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and McMaster University has found that the drug dulaglutide reduces heart and kidney issues in middle-aged and older people with Type 2 diabetes. The “REWIND” study followed more than 9,900 people in 24 countries over five years and...
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has officially launched its Trans Inclusive Service and Care Initiative (TISC), just in time for Pride Month. The initiative is a collection of policies, tools, and projects to make HHS a more gender-inclusive organization. “The TISC addresses gaps in services and support for trans and gender-diverse staff and patients,” says Michele...
Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Board of Directors has approved a plan to address safety issues and maintain surgical services and obstetrical services with some limitations at our West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) site until the facility is rebuilt. The plan, developed by doctors and staff, involves upgrading facilities to meet required standards for patient safety...
Constable Phil Sheldon of Beamsville was attempting to rescue a woman from a burning home in July 2015 when the house exploded, resulting in third- and fourth-degree burns to 50 per cent of his body. After being stabilized at his local hospital in St. Catharines, he was flown to Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) and admitted...
Last week, we launched and celebrated Signs of Welcome at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), an important milestone on our journey toward greater understanding and awareness of Indigenous cultures. Signs of Welcome are permanent poster installations throughout our sites, featuring Indigenous art and the first sentence of our land acknowledgment statement: “It’s a privilege to provide...
Vaping—it’s gone from relative obscurity to extreme popularity in just a few years. Vaping has recently gained cool status among teens for its reputation as a safer, less harmful, way to smoke. Because of its discrete look, sweet flavours, and smoke tricks have contributed to its rise in popularity among youth. While vaping may be...
Sitting in a dark room with several computer screens, staff members and technologists enter one-by-one to talk to the radiologist. They’re focused on reviewing images of all the patients’ mammograms from that day. The low light helps Dr. Kavita Dhamanaskar and other radiologists to pick out subtle abnormalities in these complex images, whether it is...
ICU nurse Othman Mansour’s career started 12 years ago but what he really wanted was to provide his family with better opportunities.
Jane Plant is a registered nurse and a home total parenteral nutrition (TPN) coordinator for our digestive diseases clinic.
