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Identical twins Calvin and Pierce McKay were born in May 2020 – the second and third babies for parents Catherine and Andrew. The Hamilton couple were elated to welcome not only one, but two happy, healthy children into the world during a time of uncertainty. “The thought of giving birth during a pandemic was stressful,...
The force of her body hitting the floor awoke her. In 2019, Joan Hurst from Mount Hope fell out of bed in the middle of the night. When she tried to get up, she was overcome by weakness. “I couldn’t stand up, so I crawled to the phone and called my neighbour and her husband...
Canadian research team is the first to use gene therapy to treat patients with Fabry disease Outcomes of adult patients with Fabry disease could be dramatically improved thanks to a groundbreaking Canadian pilot study on gene therapy, with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Clinical Stem Cell Laboratory playing a key role. “This study – with multiple...
The E3 Medicine Unit saw Juravinski Hospital’s (JH) first COVID outbreak of the pandemic’s second wave. The outbreak began in early December and was declared over January, allowing the unit to continue normal operations and accept new patients. E3 manager Sue Anne McAlpine says the response to the outbreak was a group effort. “Infection Prevention...
Since 2002, pet therapy has been a welcome event for palliative care patients at Hamilton Health Sciences’ St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH). They light up with a smile and enjoy the gentle distraction for a few minutes while their furry friends wag their tails and relish in the attention. But when the pandemic hit last March,...
If you’re feeling isolated during the pandemic, you’re not alone. On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Lisa Cecckin, a social worker in Hamilton Health Sciences’ West Niagara Mental Health clinic, shares some tips to improve your mental health. Step away from your screens Many of us are working from home during the pandemic. We’re on our...
The year 2020 has not been easy. Restrictions and changes as a result of the pandemic have placed additional stresses on our mental health. In particular, social media has amplified body image concerns for many. Constant talk of weight loss and healthy eating can shake our body confidence and redirect our valuable energy to focus...
The start of a new year is a good time to consider a plan on how to incorporate things that are important to us, such as a healthier lifestyle. Family-oriented new year’s resolutions are a great way for parents to role model and teach their children about family values, beliefs, and goals. Dr. Sheri Nsamenang,...
McMaster Children’s Hospital’s Child & Youth Mental Health Program invites community youth to submit artwork that captures themes of mental health, wellness, hope and support. Submit your artwork by March 14, 2021 for a chance to win one of five $100 prizes! Winning artwork that best captures these themes will appear in our Child and...
Having the right tools for the job is important in any line of work. In health care, diagnostic imaging (DI) tools are critical as they give clinicians an inside look at the problem they need to address. Access to DI equipment is always in demand to help address acute care needs and backlogs for procedures...
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Identical twins Calvin and Pierce McKay were born in May 2020 – the second and third babies for parents Catherine and Andrew. The Hamilton couple were elated to welcome not only one, but two happy, healthy children into the world during a time of uncertainty. “The thought of giving birth during a pandemic was stressful,...
The force of her body hitting the floor awoke her. In 2019, Joan Hurst from Mount Hope fell out of bed in the middle of the night. When she tried to get up, she was overcome by weakness. “I couldn’t stand up, so I crawled to the phone and called my neighbour and her husband...
Canadian research team is the first to use gene therapy to treat patients with Fabry disease Outcomes of adult patients with Fabry disease could be dramatically improved thanks to a groundbreaking Canadian pilot study on gene therapy, with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Clinical Stem Cell Laboratory playing a key role. “This study – with multiple...
This profile is part of our Introducing MR Tech series to highlight the work of our diagnostic imaging unit. When Bosa Manojlovic was a student in the Mohawk College-McMaster University Medical Radiation Sciences collaborative program, she knew she wanted to work for Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). “As a student, I always wanted an HHS placement...
This year’s Black History Month is taking place in the midst of a pandemic. We posed a range of questions to some of our colleagues, including how COVID-19 is impacting their lives, how they’re celebrating Black History Month, who their role models are and what insights they would share with young Black people considering a...
Telephone and video appointments weren’t options when Kara Langdon was a patient at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) nearly three years ago. Then along came COVID-19. Virtual care – including medical appointments by phone or video conferencing — has skyrocketed at HHS since last March. “We’ve seen a 1,500 per cent increase in the use of...
