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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

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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Business community champions Juravinski Hospital rebuilding project

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has joined voices calling for Hamilton Health Sciences’ Juravinski Hospital (JH) to be modernized and rebuilt. “The hospital redevelopment project will have a massive positive impact on our economic future,” says Greg Dunnett, the chamber’s president and CEO, adding that the chamber represents more than 1,000 local businesses and 75,000...

Research & Innovation

AI receptionist answers the call for busy medical clinics

Hospital patients/family members test drive AI phone software co-created by HHS doctor A Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) rheumatologist, a Niagara family doctor and a Toronto-area software engineer have teamed up to develop a high-tech remedy for busy medical clinics – an artificial intelligence (AI) receptionist that can answer unlimited phone calls at once so no...

Research & Innovation

Fueling the future of HHS research by Building Bridges

Over 300 members of Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) research community gathered to celebrate research, innovation and collaboration on June 12 at the 2025 HHS Research Building Bridges Symposium. This was the event’s third year, with a wide range of participants from world-renowned Hamilton researchers dedicated to improving human health, to university students pursuing careers in...

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Delivering excellence: Inside WLMH’s groundbreaking hospitalist midwifery program

When Lauren Fortuna gave birth to her son Luca in early May at Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH), she wasn’t just continuing a family tradition—she was experiencing the benefits of a brand-new approach to maternity care. Fortuna, who was also born at WLMH and grew up in Grimsby, received support from...

Research & Innovation

New podcast delivers cutting-edge geriatric care insights

The Geras Centre for Aging Research based at Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) St. Peter’s Hospital is bringing the latest breakthroughs in healthy aging and geriatric care to listeners across Canada and around the world through its newly launched podcast series, GeriEvidence. Geras is a centre at HHS that’s affiliated with McMaster University. It’s home to...

Stories

Business community champions Juravinski Hospital rebuilding project

The Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has joined voices calling for Hamilton Health Sciences’ Juravinski Hospital (JH) to be modernized and rebuilt. “The hospital redevelopment project will have a massive positive impact on our economic future,” says Greg Dunnett, the chamber’s president and CEO, adding that the chamber represents more than 1,000 local businesses and 75,000...

Stories

Delivering excellence: Inside WLMH’s groundbreaking hospitalist midwifery program

When Lauren Fortuna gave birth to her son Luca in early May at Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH), she wasn’t just continuing a family tradition—she was experiencing the benefits of a brand-new approach to maternity care. Fortuna, who was also born at WLMH and grew up in Grimsby, received support from...

Stories

HHS makes history with $4.5M Hemophilia B treatment delivery

Outpatient pharmacy receives first-ever delivery of groundbreaking $4.5M Hemophilia B treatment A Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) outpatient pharmacy recently made history by becoming the first in Canada to receive a delivery of Hemgenix, a $4.5 million, one-time gene therapy for adults with Hemophilia B, a rare genetic bleeding disorder. Hemgenix is one of the most...

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.

Health Tips

What is 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 avoid getting it? Measles is a virus. It belongs to a group of viruses that include other common infections that you might have...

Health Tips

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...

Our People

Nurses leading change: How HHS nurses are shaping health care across Canada

At Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), nurses aren’t just delivering exceptional care. They’re also leading the future of health care across Ontario and Canada. This nursing week, we’re introducing you to five nurses who are developing national guidelines, serving on professional boards, and mentoring the next generation of nurses. Through these roles, HHS nurses are helping...

Our People , Research & Innovation

HHS surgical residents contribute to cutting-edge research

A passion for patient care and research We’re pleased to introduce three senior surgical residents who, as well as caring for HHS patients, also contribute to leading-edge research. When their residencies are complete, they plan to work as surgeons as well as researchers, saving the lives of their patients while also exploring new and better...

Our People , Stories

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...

What does Explore Research mean to HHS patients?

Dr. Hira Mian, HHS hematology oncologist and researcher “Explore Research means that even more cancer patients may be contacted with opportunities to participate in clinical trials involving new drugs that will hopefully improve overall outcomes.” “Explore Research will help even more patients to participate in research studies,” says Dr. Hira Mian, an HHS hematology oncologist...

Empowering HHS patients, driving research

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is improving the way patients are recruited for research studies, to help them access new treatments and equitable research opportunities. Starting Feb. 24, all patients receiving care at HHS will automatically be enrolled in Explore Research, the hospital’s new patient recruitment process for research studies, unless they choose to opt out....

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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...

Research & Innovation

AI receptionist answers the call for busy medical clinics

Hospital patients/family members test drive AI phone software co-created by HHS doctor A Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) rheumatologist, a Niagara family doctor and a Toronto-area software engineer have teamed up to develop a high-tech remedy for busy medical clinics – an artificial intelligence (AI) receptionist that can answer unlimited phone calls at once so no...

Research & Innovation

Fueling the future of HHS research by Building Bridges

Over 300 members of Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) research community gathered to celebrate research, innovation and collaboration on June 12 at the 2025 HHS Research Building Bridges Symposium. This was the event’s third year, with a wide range of participants from world-renowned Hamilton researchers dedicated to improving human health, to university students pursuing careers in...

Research & Innovation

New podcast delivers cutting-edge geriatric care insights

The Geras Centre for Aging Research based at Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) St. Peter’s Hospital is bringing the latest breakthroughs in healthy aging and geriatric care to listeners across Canada and around the world through its newly launched podcast series, GeriEvidence. Geras is a centre at HHS that’s affiliated with McMaster University. It’s home to...

Media Room

Investing in our health, economy and future

Each month, more than 25,000 people rely on Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) for care – enough to fill Hamilton Stadium. We provide everything from emergency care to some of the most specialized medical services available in Ontario. HHS is here for Hamilton every day. Now, we have a rare opportunity to secure the future of...

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New West Lincoln Memorial Hospital to open in October

HAMILTON, ON – Construction of the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (WLMH) is steadily progressing and the new hospital will open on or around October 27, 2025 – exactly 76 years to the month of the existing hospital opening on the site. The project is a little more than two months out from substantial completion,...

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Community can show support for health care by signing petition

HAMILTON, ON – Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has a plan to strengthen and prepare our health system to meet the needs of all patients for years to come. This includes replacing aging hospital infrastructure with modern environments so that there is enough space, staff and doctors, and equipment to meet the growing and evolving demands...