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Tag: acute-flaccid-paralysis

October 29, 2018

What you need to know about the “mystery virus” acute flaccid paralysis

You've probably heard about acute flaccid paralysis, the "mystery virus" that media are comparing to polio for causing sudden, unexplained paralysis in children. Should you be concerned? Dr. Jeff Pernica, our infectious disease specialist, explains.

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Our evaluation of the real-time medical interpreta

Our evaluation of the real-time medical interpretation services from Voyce has been a huge success! At the click of a button, patients, nurses, and doctors can access a medically qualified human interpreter through Voyce devices. This offers profound benefits including improved patient comprehension, satisfaction, and outcomes.

“We aim to have Voyce in all patient-facing areas across HHS,” said Tim Dietrich, Vice President, Quality and Performance at Hamilton Health Sciences. “It is currently available in all in-patient, emergency and diagnostic imaging areas, and we are planning for implementation in all ambulatory settings. So far, our teams and patients have utilized Voyce more than 9,000 times accessing 85 distinct languages and dialects.”

To read more click the link in our bio then the Media Room button.

#healthinnovation #healthequity #healthcare #hamont

13-year old Elizabeth received an unexpected diagn

13-year old Elizabeth received an unexpected diagnosis of scoliosis that threatened her active lifestyle and passion for dance.

Once referred to our McMaster Children's Hospital, her surgeon wanted to perform an ApiFix surgery, which uses a rod that can lengthen as the spine grows. This offers increased mobility and the ability for the spine to rotate.

Timing is important for the operation, so Elizabeth and her family were concerned that surgery wait times would impact the narrow window of opportunity.

Fortunately, thanks to a historic provincial investment, wait times have been reduced to help kids like Elizabeth receive the life-changing surgeries they need when they need it to have the best outcomes.

Elizabeth's surgery was successful and she returned to competitive dance last month. Her story is nothing short of inspirational.

Watch her perform and hear more at @mcmasterchildrens.

#GrowingMCH #kidshealth #scoliosis

🌎Happy Earth Day! Since the nature of our indus

🌎Happy Earth Day! Since the nature of our industry produces high volumes of waste, we're making a conscious effort to reduce our impact on the environment. ♻️ Last year we recycled 1,456 metric tonnes of plastics, paper, cardboard and metals. This is equivalent to 12 blue whales, the largest mammal on earth.🐳

#earthday2024 #earthdayeveryday #sustainability #healthcare

This morning, we were pleased to welcome Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones to our Hamilton General Hospital site during National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week for a tour of two critical labs.

Hamilton Health Sciences’ Board Chair Keith Monrose, CEO Tracey MacArthur, and the laboratory team were joined by Michelle Hoad, CEO of the Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario, to proudly demonstrate the exceptional work of HHS’ medical laboratory staff and the vital role they play in delivering care for patients in Hamilton and our region.

Read more in our media room (link in bio).

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