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Janet Piersma, smiling

March 25, 2022

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...

Nurse placing electrode on an infants head while the infant feeds on a bottle

March 26, 2019

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...

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If you're experiencing a medical issue that isn't

If you're experiencing a medical issue that isn't life-threatening this long weekend, know your health-care options, like an Urgent Care Centre, your local pharmacy or call 811 to speak to a registered nurse 24/7. For a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit the closest emergency department.

We hope you have a safe and happy long weekend!

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Because these 15 teens successfully completed this

Because these 15 teens successfully completed this 7-week program, each has received a $1,500 bursary toward their future studies. Congratulations and thank you for spending your summer with our researchers!
@machealthsci #HHSresearch #healthcare #healthresearch #nextgeneration

This month, orthopedic surgeons at our Juravinski

This month, orthopedic surgeons at our Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre performed their first hip replacement surgery using a new, state-of-the-art orthopedic surgical robot designed specifically for hip and knee replacements.

Thanks to @supporthhsfoundation for providing the funds to allow us to utilize this amazing technology.
#healthcare #healthcaretechnology #healthinnovation #hipreplacement #kneereplacement #orthopedics #hamont

Earlier this year, Dr. Ian Jones was working as a

Earlier this year, Dr. Ian Jones was working as a resident in the Hamilton General Hospital’s intensive care unit. In the staff break room, he snacked on a piece of chocolate that, unbeknownst to him, contained peanuts.
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He started to have difficulty breathing and signaled for help. He knew he was experiencing serious allergic reaction.
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Staff rushed for the anaphylaxis kit to help him breathe - a kit Jones had helped to create as a Continuous Quality Improvement project five years earlier while working as a medical student.
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