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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...