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Juravinski Cancer Centre

699 Concession Street Hamilton, ON L8V 5C2

McMaster Children’s Hospital

1200 Main St W Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

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Satellite Health Facility

150 King Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2

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West End Clinic/Urgent Care Centre

690 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 1A4

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Hamilton health experts urging individuals to get their shots and know their healthcare options

HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH), and are asking for the community’s help to minimize the spread of illnesses and to 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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Dr. Kassia Johnson receives the 2024 Pat Mandy Inclusion Award

Dr. Kassia Johnson is the recipient of this year’s Pat Mandy Inclusion Award. The award recognizes an individual at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) who embodies the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their day-to-day interactions, progressing the realization of our organization’s core values by fostering a more inclusive and equitable health care experience...

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Hamilton Health Sciences pays tribute to the Honourable Murray Sinclair

We are deeply saddened by the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, a visionary leader whose influence has profoundly shaped how public organizations respond to the legacy of residential schools and their ongoing impact on the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples. His work has left a lasting impact on our collective journey toward healing...

Research & Innovation

HHS doctors, patients lead research into high rates of chronic pain among Canadian veterans

Soldiers of Misfortune While 20 per cent of Canada’s population is affected by chronic pain, this jumps to 40 per cent for male veterans and 50 per cent for female veterans. It’s not surprising given the nature of their work, says Dr. Ramesh Zacharias, chief executive officer of the CPCoE. Along with his work at...

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Retired soldiers serve their country through research, including HHS studies

Finding relief through HHS pain clinic “In the military you have this mindset of pushing through the pain to get tasks done.” — John Brown, Canadian veteran John Brown spent 20 years as a military police officer based in Ontario with tours in Bosnia and Germany. He retired from the military at age 44 after...

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Dr. Kassia Johnson receives the 2024 Pat Mandy Inclusion Award

Dr. Kassia Johnson is the recipient of this year’s Pat Mandy Inclusion Award. The award recognizes an individual at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) who embodies the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their day-to-day interactions, progressing the realization of our organization’s core values by fostering a more inclusive and equitable health care experience...

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MCH’s Family Check-Up® program partners with local day care to coach families in need

“I’m your support person. I’m your coach. It’s okay, we’re going to do this together.” This is how Angela (Angie) Burroughsford, registered early childhood educator and family support clinician in McMaster Children’s Hospital’s (MCH) Child and Youth Mental Health program (CYMH), approaches working with families in the Family Check-Up® program. Family Check-Up supports parents, caregivers,...

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Investing in pediatric outpatient care: Expanding access and improving outcomes

At Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), ambulatory clinics serve as the frontline access points for thousands of young patients and their families each year. These clinics provide specialty medical care on an outpatient basis for patients who don’t need to stay in the hospital. The clinics play a vital role in addressing a...

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.

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What is measles?

Hamilton Public Health Services and Brant County Health Unit are investigating exposures in Hamilton and Brantford related to a confirmed case of 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...

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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...

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Dr. Kassia Johnson receives the 2024 Pat Mandy Inclusion Award

Dr. Kassia Johnson is the recipient of this year’s Pat Mandy Inclusion Award. The award recognizes an individual at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) who embodies the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their day-to-day interactions, progressing the realization of our organization’s core values by fostering a more inclusive and equitable health care experience...

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Meet a few of the record number of HHS staff celebrating 40 years of service or more

Imagine being part of one of Canada’s largest health-care teams. And now imagine working here for 40, 45, or even 50 years. That’s the type of workplace Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is. The place where people build careers they love, and choose to stay until retirement. This year, a record 34 staff are reaching their...

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Conference for breast cancer patients/survivors features HHS experts

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) physicians, nurses and staff specializing in breast cancer have organized a full-day conference for people at any stage of this disease, and their support network including family and friends. The Life After Breast Cancer conference takes place Oct. 29 at Liuna Station in Hamilton. Participants can register through the conference’s presenter,...

Transforming care for neurodevelopmental disorders with a learning health system

Navigating the Canadian health-care system can be daunting for families with children living with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism or ADHD. As a caregiver and advocate for her child’s needs, as well as a researcher, Karen Beattie knows this struggle all too well. Her journey began when her son Freddie was born prematurely at 29 weeks,...

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Hamilton General Hospital ED shows `Epic’ ability to rise to the challenge

Moments after Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)’ new digital records system went live on June 4, an air ambulance helicopter landed on the roof of HHS’ Hamilton General Hospital carrying a trauma patient, and then a stroke patient needing immediate intervention arrived by ambulance. It was trial by fire for the emergency department (ED) team, who...

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Improved communication through Secure Chat means better patient care

Providing the very best care for Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) patients just got faster and easier thanks to Secure Chat – a secure messaging tool included in our new hospital information system. Hamilton Health Sciences launched its new fully digital hospital information system, called Epic, on June 4. It replaces dozens of electronic and paper...

Research & Innovation

HHS doctors, patients lead research into high rates of chronic pain among Canadian veterans

Soldiers of Misfortune While 20 per cent of Canada’s population is affected by chronic pain, this jumps to 40 per cent for male veterans and 50 per cent for female veterans. It’s not surprising given the nature of their work, says Dr. Ramesh Zacharias, chief executive officer of the CPCoE. Along with his work at...

Research & Innovation

Retired soldiers serve their country through research, including HHS studies

Finding relief through HHS pain clinic “In the military you have this mindset of pushing through the pain to get tasks done.” — John Brown, Canadian veteran John Brown spent 20 years as a military police officer based in Ontario with tours in Bosnia and Germany. He retired from the military at age 44 after...

Research & Innovation

Helping cancer patients by better detecting frailty

As people grow older, their risk of developing cancer increases. So does their risk of becoming frail — a medical condition involving reduced function and health. It’s a dangerous combination, given that frailty affects up to 40 per cent of patients living with cancer, increasing their risk of both short and long-term side effects, and...

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Hamilton health experts urging individuals to get their shots and know their healthcare options

HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH), and are asking for the community’s help to minimize the spread of illnesses and to 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...

Media Room

Hamilton Health Sciences pays tribute to the Honourable Murray Sinclair

We are deeply saddened by the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, a visionary leader whose influence has profoundly shaped how public organizations respond to the legacy of residential schools and their ongoing impact on the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples. His work has left a lasting impact on our collective journey toward healing...

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Hamilton Health Sciences expands hours at West End Urgent Care

HAMILTON, ON –Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) will be expanding the hours of its Urgent Care Centre (UCC) at its West End Clinic. The expanded hours will support our community during peak flu and viral season and in the future. As of October 31 the UCC will be open daily to the public from 10 a.m....