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Hamilton General Hospital

237 Barton St E Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2

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Juravinski Cancer Centre

699 Concession Street Hamilton, ON L8V 5C2

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Juravinski Hospital

711 Concession Street Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3

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McMaster Children’s Hospital

1200 Main St W Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

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McMaster University Medical Centre

1200 Main St W Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

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Regional Rehabilitation Centre

300 Wellington St N Hamilton, Ontario L8L 0A4

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Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre

325 Wellington St N Hamilton, ON L8L 0A4

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St. Peter’s Hospital

88 Maplewood Avenue Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9

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West End Clinic/Urgent Care Centre

690 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 1A4

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West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

169 Main Street East Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1P3

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January 24, 2020 Updates

Screening precautions for coronavirus

By now, you’ve almost certainly heard about the new coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses ranging from the common cold to much more serious diseases, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), or Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The new strain of coronavirus is called Novel Coronavirus-Wuhan...

A parking lot attendant directs cars in an underground garage.
January 24, 2020 Our People

Introducing… a parking lot attendant

Who are the mystery people in the orange vests in the underground garage at McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC)? No, they are not here to upsell you on prime parking spaces at our hospitals. They are, in many ways, the first part of the patient and family experience. And they’re here to help. Joaquin Esperanza...

nurse shows pamphlet to parents while their son lies in a hospital bed with a cast on his leg
January 22, 2020 Stories

Pediatric Patient Safety team tackling the opioid crisis

McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is doing its part to address the opioid crisis. Though a children’s hospital may not come to mind when you think about solutions to the widespread issue of opioid misuse and addiction, MCH has found several small ways to make a big difference. Are opioids really a problem in pediatric surgery?...

Sarah is sitting on the ground and smiling for a photo.
January 22, 2020 Stories

No defence against infection

The infections started shortly after she was born. Sarah from Stoney Creek suffered from frequent ear and chest infections. They kept returning even though she was regularly prescribed antibiotics. “She got a really bad chest infection at the age of two,” says Sarah’s father, Mike. “She had trouble breathing, so we took her to McMaster...

A pediatric interventional radiologist adminsters a needle in a patient.
January 22, 2020 Stories

Advancement in IV therapy sends young patients home for treatment

When Zaid was six weeks old, he was admitted to McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) with meningitis, inflammation of the protective lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord. He received intravenous (IV) antibiotics in the hospital for 11 days before continuing treatment at home. Travelling back and forth to MCH from their home in Oakville was...

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January 2, 2020 Health Tips

How to protect your child from fireplace burns

Fireplaces are great for keeping warm and adding ambiance to your home, especially around the holidays. Who doesn’t enjoy a roaring fire, after all? Young children, specifically infants and toddlers, may be drawn to the flames so it’s important to keep an eye on them at all times when a fire is lit. Before your...

December 19, 2019 Health Tips

How to strengthen your pelvic floor

What are pelvic muscles? Pelvic muscles are located at the base of your core. They stretch like a trampoline or hammock from the pubic bone back to the tailbone. Pelvic muscles support the bladder, bowel and uterus. When these muscles contract, the organs are lifted and tightened, preventing accidental urination, bowel movements, and gas. When...

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December 16, 2019 Health Tips

Rashes in kids—when to worry

Rashes are a common source of visits to the doctor, especially among kids. Occasionally, they can be a sign of very serious illness. Most of the time, they’re just a mild annoyance. The trouble with rashes is that the difference between harmful and harmless rashes can be tough to spot. Dr. Anthony Crocco, Chief of...

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January 24, 2020 Updates

Screening precautions for coronavirus

By now, you’ve almost certainly heard about the new coronavirus that began in Wuhan, China. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses ranging from the common cold to much more serious diseases, such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), or Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The new strain of coronavirus is called Novel Coronavirus-Wuhan...

Stroke Distinction seal on a photo of two staff performing a clot retrieval procedure
January 17, 2020 Updates

Hamilton Health Sciences earns Distinction in Stroke Services

Accreditation Canada, the accreditation body that evaluates Canadian hospitals to ensure national standards are met or exceeded, has awarded Hamilton Health Sciences’ Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) Distinction in Stroke Services. Distinction indicates that HHS has demonstrated national leadership in the delivery of high quality stroke care, meeting Canadian Stroke Best Practices. The hospital received Distinction...

Dr. April Kam
January 8, 2020 Updates

Hamilton hospitals now posting emergency wait times online

Beginning today, residents in the Hamilton and surrounding area have access to a real-time view of wait times for the city’s emergency departments (ED) and urgent care centres (UCC). Wait times information for each of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s and Hamilton Health Sciences’ EDs and UCCs are available at HamiltonEmergencyWaitTimes.ca. The data reflects the average...

nurse shows pamphlet to parents while their son lies in a hospital bed with a cast on his leg
January 22, 2020 Stories

Pediatric Patient Safety team tackling the opioid crisis

McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is doing its part to address the opioid crisis. Though a children’s hospital may not come to mind when you think about solutions to the widespread issue of opioid misuse and addiction, MCH has found several small ways to make a big difference. Are opioids really a problem in pediatric surgery?...

Sarah is sitting on the ground and smiling for a photo.
January 22, 2020 Stories

No defence against infection

The infections started shortly after she was born. Sarah from Stoney Creek suffered from frequent ear and chest infections. They kept returning even though she was regularly prescribed antibiotics. “She got a really bad chest infection at the age of two,” says Sarah’s father, Mike. “She had trouble breathing, so we took her to McMaster...

A pediatric interventional radiologist adminsters a needle in a patient.
January 22, 2020 Stories

Advancement in IV therapy sends young patients home for treatment

When Zaid was six weeks old, he was admitted to McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) with meningitis, inflammation of the protective lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord. He received intravenous (IV) antibiotics in the hospital for 11 days before continuing treatment at home. Travelling back and forth to MCH from their home in Oakville was...

A parking lot attendant directs cars in an underground garage.
January 24, 2020 Our People

Introducing… a parking lot attendant

Who are the mystery people in the orange vests in the underground garage at McMaster University Medical Centre (MUMC)? No, they are not here to upsell you on prime parking spaces at our hospitals. They are, in many ways, the first part of the patient and family experience. And they’re here to help. Joaquin Esperanza...

A pediatric interventional radiologist stands next to an x-ray
December 20, 2019 Our People

Introducing… a pediatric interventional radiologist

A simple thank you can leave a lasting impression. Dr. John Donnellan can still remember the smile on the little boy’s face when he removed his port, which signaled the end of his chemotherapy treatment. “He turned to me after he woke up and said ‘Thanks, doc!’ It made my day. Two little words that...

Porter, Alleyne Francis, pushes a wheelchair
December 5, 2019 Our People

Introducing…the dancing porter

If you spend a lot of time at McMaster Children’s Hospital, chances are you’ve spotted Alleyne Francis. He’s hard to miss. While most people walk or wheel down the halls, Alleyne dances. With a big grin on his face, he parades, shimmies, and glides to his destination. It’s hard not to smile when you see...

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