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237 Barton St E Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2

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Heart failure patient recovers at home thanks to a Canadian first at HHS

“It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest.” That’s how Hamilton resident Peg Kelly describes chest pressure she experienced one night in December, during the holidays. Kelly has been living with heart failure (HF) for 10 years and recognized the seriousness of her symptoms. “I couldn’t breathe when I tried lying down in...

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Hamilton Health Sciences named a Top Employer for tenth time

Today, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) was named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for the fourth year in a row. This annual competition is organized by editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, in recognition of Hamilton-Niagara area employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The winners were announced in a magazine supplement...

Research & Innovation

Harnessing the power of AI to prevent deadly post-surgical infections

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) surgeons are testing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can catch signs of life-threatening complications early in patients recovering from certain colorectal, liver and pancreatic surgeries. This innovative AI tool, created by Waterloo medical technology company FluidAI Medical, could also save hospitals hundreds of thousands of dollars by reducing the need...

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Bursary supports bereavement midwifery research

HHS bereavement midwife role likely a Canadian first Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) midwife Spencer Sawyer is among the first hospitalist midwives in the country to specialize in bereavement support for patients during and after a pregnancy loss. Hospitalist midwives work in hospitals, providing direct care to patients during their pregnancy, labour and delivery, and postpartum....

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Hamilton hospitals partner with The Hub to create warming space for individuals experiencing homelessness

HAMILTON, ON – During the winter months, hospital staff and physicians often struggle to find warm and safe places for individuals experiencing homelessness after they are discharged from hospital. That is why Hamilton’s hospitals, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, The Hamilton Hub (The Hub) and the Greater Hamilton Health Network have launched a new partnership to...

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Heart failure patient recovers at home thanks to a Canadian first at HHS

“It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest.” That’s how Hamilton resident Peg Kelly describes chest pressure she experienced one night in December, during the holidays. Kelly has been living with heart failure (HF) for 10 years and recognized the seriousness of her symptoms. “I couldn’t breathe when I tried lying down in...

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Supporting families together with the Extensive Needs Service

Since the Extensive Needs Service (ENS) program launched in April 2023 at hospitals including Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH), it has supported more than 2,000 of Ontario’s children and youth with urgent and complex needs, and their families. The program’s accomplishments include successfully decreasing the number of in-hospital stays, missed school days and...

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Empowering voices with funding and innovation at MCH

When Mary Kate Henry’s son John was just 15 months old, she noticed a delay in his speech development and took action. She self-referred him to Early Words, a preschool program in Hamilton. Over the next several months, John participated in a variety of speech therapy sessions, including parent and child play-based activities to learn...

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,...

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Heart failure patient recovers at home thanks to a Canadian first at HHS

“It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest.” That’s how Hamilton resident Peg Kelly describes chest pressure she experienced one night in December, during the holidays. Kelly has been living with heart failure (HF) for 10 years and recognized the seriousness of her symptoms. “I couldn’t breathe when I tried lying down in...

Digital Health

Innovative HHS remote symptom monitoring program is a Canadian first

Potential benefits include cost savings and better patient, provider experience Thousands of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) patients recovering at home from surgery have benefited from remote home monitoring since this form of virtual care was introduced several years ago and expanded during the pandemic. Recently HHS launched a remote symptom monitoring program for patients living...

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HHS celebrates Digital Health Week with a gold star win from Epic

A modern health care system is one that is connected, equitable and accessible. A patient’s care journey may include check-ins with a family doctor, visits with specialists in the hospitals, trips to the emergency department, and more. As patients move through these care settings, digital health systems need to interact with each other so that...

Research & Innovation

Harnessing the power of AI to prevent deadly post-surgical infections

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) surgeons are testing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can catch signs of life-threatening complications early in patients recovering from certain colorectal, liver and pancreatic surgeries. This innovative AI tool, created by Waterloo medical technology company FluidAI Medical, could also save hospitals hundreds of thousands of dollars by reducing the need...

Research & Innovation

Bursary supports bereavement midwifery research

HHS bereavement midwife role likely a Canadian first Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) midwife Spencer Sawyer is among the first hospitalist midwives in the country to specialize in bereavement support for patients during and after a pregnancy loss. Hospitalist midwives work in hospitals, providing direct care to patients during their pregnancy, labour and delivery, and postpartum....

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A tiny device has a huge impact for severely injured patients

The region’s most gravely injured patients have a better chance of survival thanks to a tiny device that’s now part of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)’ Hamilton General Hospital’s standard lifesaving equipment. HHS Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) is  the regional trauma centre for south-central Ontario, where the area’s most seriously injured and sick patients receive care....

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Hamilton Health Sciences named a Top Employer for tenth time

Today, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) was named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers for the fourth year in a row. This annual competition is organized by editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, in recognition of Hamilton-Niagara area employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. The winners were announced in a magazine supplement...

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Hamilton hospitals partner with The Hub to create warming space for individuals experiencing homelessness

HAMILTON, ON – During the winter months, hospital staff and physicians often struggle to find warm and safe places for individuals experiencing homelessness after they are discharged from hospital. That is why Hamilton’s hospitals, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, The Hamilton Hub (The Hub) and the Greater Hamilton Health Network have launched a new partnership to...

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RSV infections increased this holiday season and numbers continue to grow: keep your infant safe

HAMILTON, ON – Experts at Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) are seeing an increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, and anticipate higher numbers as children go back to school after the holidays. RSV admissions more than tripled from November to December this year, and RSV positive cases seen in the hospital...