Going the extra mile for patient’s first birthday
Kennedy Spicer’s family was looking forward to celebrating her first birthday on November 26. But instead of waking up in...
When should a tummy ache cause concerns?
Abdominal pain and tummy aches affect all age groups, but are quite common in children. Most cases of abdominal pain...
MCH Capacity and Emergency Department Update and Changes
Hamilton Health Sciences’ McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) continues to be under significant pressure. As per direction provided by Ontario Health,...
Managing cold and flu season
Colds and the flu are very common during the fall and winter months. With the addition of COVID-19 and RSV,...
Top 5 causes of emergency department wait times
By Dr. Khalid Azzam, Physician-in-Chief, Hamilton Health Sciences Why am I waiting so long? If you’re listening to the radio,...
Fever phobia? Here’s what you need to know about kids and fevers
Fevers can be scary for parents. It is usually a sign that your child’s body is fighting an infection. A...