Tag: childrens-emergency-department
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New strategies to reduce waits in McMaster Children’s Hospital Emergency Department
Emergency departments throughout the province have been busier than ever over the past couple of years due to a number...
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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...
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When illness or injury strike, make sure to know before you go
By Dr. Kuldeep Sidhu, Chief of Emergency Medicine, Hamilton Health Sciences When faced with a sudden injury or a worsening...
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Celebrating National Nursing Week
During National Nursing Week from May 8 to 14, we recognize more than 4,000 nurses at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)...
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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...
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What to do if your child has a cough or breathing issues
A cough alone is not necessarily concerning, but pay attention to how your child is breathing when they are not...
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