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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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Satellite Health Facility

150 King Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2

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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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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

169 Main Street East Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1P3

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Three McMaster students stand outside McMaster Children's Hospital, smiling.
March 20, 2023 Stories

Childhood experiences inspire nursing careers

A call to nursing There are careers, and then there are callings. Alessandra Cascioli’s younger brother Joseph inspired her to pursue a career in nursing, caring for children. “Growing up, I always loved taking care of other people, and especially my brother Joseph.” — Alessandra Cascioli, nursing student and HHS extern “When I was 13-years-old,...

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March 16, 2023 Stories

Finding ways to help older adults recover from burn injuries

While significant advancements in burn care have occurred across North America over the past decade, there is still one patient population that hasn’t experienced improvements – seniors, also referred to as older adults. Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) new burn research lab is working to understand why older adult burn patients continue to experience poor outcomes....

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March 16, 2023 Stories

Testing new wearable technology to monitor patients after surgery

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) currently has a successful program that uses remote monitoring technology to support patients at home after surgery. However, researchers at Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) of HHS and McMaster University are looking to test a new remote home monitoring device that continuously tracks patients’ vital signs so they can be monitored...

March 15, 2023 Stories

Volunteer celebrates 8 years of HELPing

Some older adults struggle with keeping their minds sharp and their bodies moving while in the hospital. With the return of Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) in-person Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), volunteers are reconnecting with our elderly patients to bring some sunshine back into their days while helping to prevent delirium and functional decline. The...

March 14, 2023 Stories

Self-care includes colon cancer screening

For much of her adult life, Dodie Trimble was so busy caring for others that she sometimes didn’t make time for herself. “I put myself on the shelf,” says the Binbrook resident, who raised four children while working as a registered nurse at hospitals in Haldimand and Norfolk. A lifelong learner, Trimble also returned to...

Three McMaster students stand outside McMaster Children's Hospital, smiling.
March 20, 2023 Stories

Childhood experiences inspire nursing careers

A call to nursing There are careers, and then there are callings. Alessandra Cascioli’s younger brother Joseph inspired her to pursue a career in nursing, caring for children. “Growing up, I always loved taking care of other people, and especially my brother Joseph.” — Alessandra Cascioli, nursing student and HHS extern “When I was 13-years-old,...

headshot of Dalia Barayan
March 16, 2023 Stories

Finding ways to help older adults recover from burn injuries

While significant advancements in burn care have occurred across North America over the past decade, there is still one patient population that hasn’t experienced improvements – seniors, also referred to as older adults. Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) new burn research lab is working to understand why older adult burn patients continue to experience poor outcomes....

headshot of Carley Ouellette
March 16, 2023 Stories

Testing new wearable technology to monitor patients after surgery

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) currently has a successful program that uses remote monitoring technology to support patients at home after surgery. However, researchers at Population Health Research Institute (PHRI) of HHS and McMaster University are looking to test a new remote home monitoring device that continuously tracks patients’ vital signs so they can be monitored...

January 27, 2023 Health Tips

Knowing the SIGNS of severe illness

It can often be difficult to recognize the signs of severe illness in children. Dr. Mohamed Eltorki, pediatric emergency department physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital explains how using the public health tool, SIGNS, can lead to faster access in treatment and better outcomes.   SIGNS was designed for caregivers, parents, and anyone who looks after...

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December 13, 2022 Health Tips

When should a tummy ache cause concerns?

Abdominal pain and tummy aches affect all age groups, but are quite common in children. Most cases of abdominal pain are non-surgical that doesn’t need any treatment. However, there can be some causes of abdominal pain that need to be seen in an emergency department. Dr. Mohamed Eltorki, pediatric emergency department physician at McMaster Children’s...

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November 16, 2022 Health Tips

Managing cold and flu season

Colds and the flu are very common during the fall and winter months. With the addition of COVID-19 and RSV, this year’s viral season is expected to be challenging. Dr. April Kam, pediatric emergency department physician at McMaster Children’s Hospital has some tips on how to care for children with a cold or the flu,...

March 10, 2023 Our People

Spotlight shines during Social Work Week in PICU

March 6 to 12 is Social Work Week. As Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) celebrates social workers across all hospitals, we recognize their roles in ensuring mental health access to patients, offering support, and actively being a voice for many families that come through our doors. In honour of Social Work Week, we spoke with Terri...

Collage of the seven women from HHS who were nominated for the 2023 YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Award, including winners Doctors Sonia Anand and Natasha Johnson.
March 8, 2023 Our People , Stories

Celebrating International Women’s Day at HHS

Today is International Women’s Day (IWD), a day to celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness about gender discrimination, and take action to drive gender parity. This year’s IWD theme is #EmbraceEquity – an opportunity to create an inclusive world for people of all genders. Women of Distinction On March 2, the 2023 YWCA Woman of Distinction...

Head and shoulder photo of Dr. Kassia Johnson. She is wearing a black t-shirt and a black and silver necklace.
February 28, 2023 Our People

Dr. Kassia Johnson wants you to get it wrong

Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) first-ever Senior Medical Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) says the work of becoming anti-racist includes being curious, listening, being humble and learning how systemic oppression is woven into the fabric of large organizations. Dr. Kassia Johnson has been in the role since last May. The job was created to...

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August 9, 2022 Digital Health , Stories

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...

July 26, 2022 Digital Health , Stories

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...

The stroke rehabilitation team from B2 North in Hamilton General Hospital.
July 22, 2022 Digital Health

Embracing technology at any age: Meet the HHS B2North stroke rehab team

Anyone who thinks that some older adults are intimidated by new, leading-edge technology hasn’t met the Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) stroke rehabilitation team from Hamilton General Hospital’s B2North unit. “Our longtime team members weren’t born and raised using computers and the Internet…” — Keisha Jack, HHS clinical manager This team from the Regional Rehabilitation Centre...

Ron Joyce Childrens’ Health Centre
March 9, 2023 Media Room

Improving care for kids with complex special needs

The Ontario government is investing $97 million over three years to launch a pilot program at three major hospitals in Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa to help children and youth with complex special needs such as developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental health concerns, chronic conditions and physical disabilities, connect to the highly individualized and specialized care...

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February 27, 2023 Media Room

Hamilton parents have access to a new Midwifery Care Unit

HAMILTON – Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) recently welcomed a new addition to the family – a Midwifery Care Unit (MCU) at the McMaster University Medical Centre. While still in the early stages of development, the four-room MCU opened last spring, down the hall from labour and delivery, and is one of the first of its...

February 23, 2023 Media Room

Celebrating 50 years of caring for the region’s youngest patients

HAMILTON, ON – This February 23, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is proud to celebrate its 50th year of services to the region’s youngest patients. This is the country’s largest NICU with 63 beds, and it provides care for over 1,500 babies and their families...

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