Black staff launch affinity group at HHS
When social worker Shollet Burke saw a post on our staff intranet about the creation of a Black staff group...
Brain surgery a ‘wonderful birthday gift’ to cure patient’s epilepsy
When Janet Piersma’s doctor recommended brain surgery as a cure for her epilepsy, the Beamsville grandmother didn’t think twice. “I...
HHS Pharmacy’s PReSS team tracks down life-changing medication for sisters
Relentless, debilitating seizures plagued Waterloo sisters Evelyn and Janelle Wong for most of their young lives. The Hamilton Health Sciences...
Epilepsy Monitoring Unit a “turning point” for patient experiencing seizures
Chris Kindy was in a casino with friends when he had his first seizure at 20 years old in 2001....
Up Close: Epilepsy Program
Over two millions Canadians live with epilespy, a physical condition characterized by sudden, brief changes in how the brain works. Get an Up Close look at...
Epilepsy presses pause on young woman’s life
Katie McMurrough was a vibrant 20 year old with an active social life. When she had her first grand mal seizure, it felt like her life had been put on hold. Suddenly she couldnt drive, or...