Tag: infection
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When should you be concerned about group A strep?
Dr. Jeff Pernica, pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, shares information for parents in this health tip. What’s the difference between...
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HHS partners with SterileCare to advance patient safety through the CAN Health Network
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has introduced the use of SterileCare’s KiteLockTM solution to clean venous catheters for oncology patients, through...
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Virtual care program helps patient avoid trip to hospital emergency department
It was 10:30 at night when Ernst Seeger realized he needed immediate medical attention. The Niagara Falls man was at...
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A united approach to central line safety
Central lines infections are one of the most common causes of patient harm in hospitals. That’s why we're creating a system-wide plan to reduce them.
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What to do when you have the flu
The flu can be a very serious virus, but in most cases, the best remedy isn't what you might think. For people who are generally healthy, time, rest and fluids are the best way to treat the flu. For those who are...
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Sepsis threatens to take dancer’s feet
When Barbara Dolanjski arrived in the emergency department at Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) in 2017, she knew it was serious....
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