McMaster Children's Hospital

10/13/2026

Our Pediatric Chronic Pain and Mind Body Medicine program treats kids with pain and other symptoms caused by the brain and nervous system to improve their quality of life and help them participate in daily activities. We’re one of six pediatric pain centres in Ontario and we’re helping over 120 kids living with pain each year.

“Before, the pain was so bad and I just focused on it. I felt like I couldn’t be a normal person. Now, I can spend more time with my friends and I feel free to just be myself and do the things I want,” says 11-year-old Ollie. “It also reminded me that lots of people go through stuff like this and there are ways to cope. It made me feel less alone, like I wasn’t the only one.”

Read the story: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/calming-down-pain-signals-for-kids/

10/06/2026

Our Dr. April Kam, head of pediatric emergency medicine, is the medical expert in this national story on the dangers of e-scooters and e-bikes from CBC Marketplace. 🛴

We investigate rising injuries involving e-bikes and e-scooters. We...

10/05/2026

Five-month-old Connor recently received the RSV immunization at our clinic, which opened last week.

"I want to do everything I can to protect him against RSV and help reduce the risk of severe illness," says his mom, Amanda.

Appointments for eligible babies can be booked by calling 905-521-2345.

Learn more at www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/protect-babies-against-rsv-this-viral-season/

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09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Today is Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Flags at all our sites are lowered to honour the history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples.

This time last year we launched our first Indigenous Health Plan, which is a vital step in working with Indigenous communities to support better health outcomes for everyone. Read the plan at www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/about-us/our-organization/indigenous-health/

09/29/2026

We’re proud to announce our 10th POGO Satellite Clinic, with the expansion of childhood cancer care closer to home at Marotta Family Hospital at Niagara Health.

Thanks to collaboration with McMaster Children's Hospital and Niagara Health, children receiving cancer treatment in the Niagara region will be able to access more specialized care closer to home.

What does that mean for families? For Brett Wales and his family, it would have meant hundreds fewer hours travelling for care during his son Reed's treatment.

"For 108 weeks, our family made the trip from Niagara Falls to Hamilton for Reed's treatment. Those weekly appointments added up to more than 18,000 kilometres and 270 hours on the road. When your child has cancer, every hour matters.”

Read the full story here: https://www.pogo.ca/pediatric-cancer-care-coming-closer-to-home-for-niagara-families/

09/17/2026

Congratulations, Karli, and thank you for all your meaningful contributions at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre!

This week, Karli Bourque received the 2026 Pat Mandy Inclusion Award for her commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at Hamilton Health Sciences. The therapeutic recreationist our Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre says equity work isn’t extraordinary, it’s the right thing to do. Read about all the ways she creates a safe space for families to land and feel heard, “amidst all the noise.” https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/karli-bourque-earns-diversity-inclusion-award/