Hamilton Health Sciences

06/16/2026

What if practice could feel like the real thing? At HHS, the use of a high-fidelity simulation mannequin makes mock scenarios feel more real. This builds confidence, develops skills, shows our teams how best to work together - ultimately preparing them for real situations, like a code blue.

Thanks to Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation for funding this mannequin.

06/15/2026

📢 The Victoria Ave. parking garage at our Hamilton General Hospital will be temporarily closed starting Monday, June 22 until approximately October 2026.

Patients and visitors can park at the Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre and a complimentary shuttle will go from there to the McMaster entrance of Hamilton General Hospital on Copeland Ave. The shuttle will run Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 8:00pm.

For more information, including a map, visit https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/about-us/our-organization/our-locations/hamilton-general-hospital/parking/

06/11/2026

We’re hiring nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists at all stages of their careers through June 2026. Help us advance the future of health care in our region. Apply today at https://www.hhscareers.ca/hiring-event/.

06/11/2026

Our Dr. Laura Erdman, together with colleagues, began looking for ways to improve access to syphilis testing among pregnant people facing challenges like substance use, homelessness, and barriers to health care. Their goal is to prevent congenital syphilis in newborns, and also to prevent long-term complications of untreated syphilis in women who face barriers to health care. This led to a one-year pilot study, with key community partners, that uses a simple finger-prick blood test to check for syphilis, with results in just five minutes. https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/studying-a-fast-syphilis-test/
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06/08/2026

Training for real-life conversations just got real. Our new VR experience puts health-care teams inside realistic patient scenarios to practice, reflect and build confidence navigating sensitive conversations.

This is part of how we’re supporting more inclusive, culturally safe care, and advancing health equity through an initiative called CARE Data - which is the collection of patient sociodemographic information to help us tailor our care to meet the needs of individuals.

06/04/2026

React "FAST" to the signs of stroke. The “FAST” acronym is an easy way to remember the warning signs of stroke. Our Dr. James Sahlas demonstrates these signs.

The sooner a stroke is treated, the better the chances are for a good recovery. So remember to act "FAST".

06/03/2026

Raising a child with complex medical needs is a nonstop whirlwind for the Monahan family, and any support brings real relief. That’s why they welcomed an invitation from our McMaster Children’s Hospital to take part in a comprehensive, one-time appointment with the doctors, nurses and team members from a wide range of specialties planning Joshua Monahan’s 12-hour spinal surgery last year. This one-stop appointment brings the child, family and key hospital team members together in one room to plan the best ways to support care leading up to a major surgery. This includes ordering any tests that would be needed, like bloodwork, MRIs or ultrasounds; discussing medications; and updating nutrition plans, all of which can help reduce the risk of complications afterwards.

Find out more about this one-stop appointment model, which is unique in Ontario, and possibly also Canada. https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/all-in-one-appointment-model/

06/01/2026

Our West Lincoln Memorial Hospital is having a seniors wellness fair on Friday June 19 and has free booth space available. It's an ideal place for businesses specializing in fitness, mobility devices, physical therapy, healthy nutrition, assistive technology, day programs, and active hobbies. Vendors are encouraged to offer hands-on activities, live demonstrations or interactive movement challenges to match the "Let's Get Moving" theme. If interested, sent us a message!

05/29/2026

In our latest edition of Leading the Way you'll discover how even the tiniest, frailest babies in McMaster Children's Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit benefit from a partnership between their birthing parents and our high-tech Mothers Own Milk program. Check out how the Extensive Needs Service program at our Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre is helping a young child and her family. See how the Bed to Better program at our Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is changing how care teams think about patient recovery; learn about our innovative new Mechanical Heart Valve Clinic, and more: https://mailchi.mp/hhsc/hhs-share-e-news-a-canadian-first-13671498

05/28/2026

Thank you CHCH for sharing information from our experts:
- Heart attacks in women
- Eating disorders in girls
- Breast cancer genetics
- Healthy aging for women

https://bit.ly/4vdiKOt

As part of Women's Health Week, Emily Vukovic spoke with several ex...