What is measles?
Hamilton Public Health Services and Brant County Health Unit are investigating exposures in Hamilton and Brantford related to a confirmed...
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...
Managing diabetes to reduce risk of stroke
November is diabetes awareness month and Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Stroke Prevention Clinic and Diabetes Care and Research Program have...
Flu and COVID vaccine FAQ
We are anticipating a challenging viral season with not only the flu, but COVID as well. This will add further...
Lower your blood pressure to avoid risk of stroke
June is stroke awareness month and October 29 is World Stroke Day. A stroke is when blood stops reaching any...
Creating positive sleep habits for your child
Achieving consistent sleep is vitally important to a child’s overall health. It has a direct impact on their physical and...