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Hamilton General Hospital

237 Barton St E Hamilton, ON L8L 2X2

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Juravinski Cancer Centre

699 Concession Street Hamilton, ON L8V 5C2

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Juravinski Hospital

711 Concession Street Hamilton, ON L8V 1C3

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McMaster Children’s Hospital

1200 Main St W Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

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McMaster University Medical Centre

1200 Main St W Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5

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Regional Rehabilitation Centre

300 Wellington St N Hamilton, Ontario L8L 0A4

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Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre

325 Wellington St N Hamilton, ON L8L 0A4

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8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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8:00 am - 7:30 pm
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Satellite Health Facility

150 King Street East Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2

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St. Peter’s Hospital

88 Maplewood Avenue Hamilton, ON L8M 1W9

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West End Clinic/Urgent Care Centre

690 Main Street West Hamilton, ON L8S 1A4

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12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

169 Main Street East Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1P3

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Elizabeth Rzepczyk’s life took an unexpected turn when, at the age of 11, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine most often diagnosed in adolescents. With long hair that covered her spine and displaying no symptoms, her family was completely blindsided when they were told that Elizabeth had scoliosis, which threatened...

April 16, 2024 Stories

To serve more patients, MCH opens evening hours for some clinics

Thanks to a historic provincial investment in pediatric health care, McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) has been able to expand health care services and pilot innovative solutions to improve access to care. An example of this is the “extended hours pilot.” A select number of clinics across the hospital have been testing how extending hours of...

April 15, 2024 Stories

Moments of music, companionship, and compassion

Jinnie Yang is a student at McMaster University who began volunteering at Hamilton Health Sciences’ St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH) in August 2023. Her role as a friendly visitor in the palliative care and behavioural health units involves offering meaningful engagement with patients in a positive and compassionate manner. “Every second I spend with a patient...

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April 12, 2024 Stories

HHS cancer patient launching “Your Match Matters” to find young stem cell donors

After being diagnosed with a rare type of bone marrow cancer two years ago, Dundas resident Peter Clarke was inspired to create Your Match Matters, a non-profit organization that encourages people ages 17 to 35 from diverse backgrounds to join the Canadian Blood Services Stem Cell Registry. Donors in that age range give patients undergoing...

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April 10, 2024 Stories

Nerve freezing technology a game-changer for MCH patients

Mississauga teenager Brandon Philip was interested in elective surgery to correct a bowl-like cavity in his chest caused by pectus excavatum, a defect where the breastbone is sunken in. The abnormality wasn’t endangering his health, but it made the 17-year-old feel self-conscious and often sparked questions from other kids. After meeting with pediatric surgeon Dr....

A teen girl in a black leotard pauses in the ballet studio. She is using her arms to illustrate a straight back.
April 16, 2024 Stories

Elizabeth’s dance with scoliosis

Elizabeth Rzepczyk’s life took an unexpected turn when, at the age of 11, she was diagnosed with scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine most often diagnosed in adolescents. With long hair that covered her spine and displaying no symptoms, her family was completely blindsided when they were told that Elizabeth had scoliosis, which threatened...

April 16, 2024 Stories

To serve more patients, MCH opens evening hours for some clinics

Thanks to a historic provincial investment in pediatric health care, McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) has been able to expand health care services and pilot innovative solutions to improve access to care. An example of this is the “extended hours pilot.” A select number of clinics across the hospital have been testing how extending hours of...

April 15, 2024 Stories

Moments of music, companionship, and compassion

Jinnie Yang is a student at McMaster University who began volunteering at Hamilton Health Sciences’ St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH) in August 2023. Her role as a friendly visitor in the palliative care and behavioural health units involves offering meaningful engagement with patients in a positive and compassionate manner. “Every second I spend with a patient...

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March 1, 2024 Health Tips

What is measles?

Hamilton Public Health Services and Brant County Health Unit are investigating exposures in Hamilton and Brantford related to a confirmed case of measles. Dr. Jacqueline Wong, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences McMaster Children’s Hospital, shares information to help keep you and your family safe. What is measles and how can I...

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December 21, 2023 Health Tips

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 viral season.   Are any new illnesses impacting children this year? Most families know, and certainly all doctors know that there is more respiratory disease in children in the winter. This is because there are...

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December 1, 2023 Health Tips

Managing diabetes to reduce risk of stroke

November is diabetes awareness month and Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Stroke Prevention Clinic and Diabetes Care and Research Program have come together to review the risks and management of diabetes. Watch this video with Dr. Kelvin Ng, stroke specialist at HHS and Dr. Hertzel Gerstein, endocrinologist and medical director of the Diabetes Care and Research...

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March 20, 2024 Our People , Stories

Meet Hank, Hamilton Health Sciences’ fluffiest employee

Pet therapy has been shown to support positive physical and mental health across hospitals for both patients and staff. That’s why the Hamilton Health Sciences’ (HHS) Volunteer Resources (VR) team wanted to recruit a furry “employee” to support staff across our hospitals. Meet Hank, a 105-pound gentle giant of a Newfoundland dog. Hank will start...

March 13, 2024 Our People , Stories

Bad break leads to new perspective for HHS staffer

Mandy Snively’s caring disposition attracted her to a career in health care, as an occupational therapy/physiotherapist assistant at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS). But Snively’s capacity for caring reached new heights after she became a patient at HHS Hamilton General Hospital (HGH) for just over a week in the fall of 2022, for surgery on a...

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March 12, 2024 Our People , Stories

2024 HHS Foundation Gala Research Award winners

The HHS Foundation recognized three junior researchers and three intermediate researchers at the HHS Foundation Gala on March 2. Congratulations to junior researcher winners Dr. Jenna Dowhaniuk, Dr. Mathew Leonardi and Dr. Amanda Sim; and to our intermediate researcher winners Dr. Rahul Chanclani, Dr. Michael Livingston and Dr. Deborah Sloboda. Winners each receive $25,000 to...

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Navigating the Canadian health-care system can be daunting for families with children living with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism or ADHD. As a caregiver and advocate for her child’s needs, as well as a researcher, Karen Beattie knows this struggle all too well. Her journey began when her son Freddie was born prematurely at 29 weeks,...

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Moments after Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)’ new digital records system went live on June 4, an air ambulance helicopter landed on the roof of HHS’ Hamilton General Hospital carrying a trauma patient, and then a stroke patient needing immediate intervention arrived by ambulance. It was trial by fire for the emergency department (ED) team, who...

July 26, 2022 Digital Health , Stories

Improved communication through Secure Chat means better patient care

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No changes to scheduled care on the day of the total solar eclipse

There are no planned disruptions to HHS services or scheduled care on April 8, 2024, for the upcoming total eclipse of the Sun that will be visible across our region. Appointments and scheduled care will take place as usual. Patients and visitors are reminded to give themselves extra time to travel to our sites given...

Tracey MacArthur, Hamilton Health Sciences' new President and CEO
March 12, 2024 Media Room

Hamilton Health Sciences announces new President and CEO

Hamilton, Ontario — Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) board of directors is delighted to announce that Tracey MacArthur will assume the position of Hamilton Health Sciences’ president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 15, 2024. “Ms. MacArthur is a distinguished hospital executive with a strong track record of driving quality and research agendas at leading...

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