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Virtual HHS program tackles chronic pain
Bob Smith is a decorated Military Police veteran. During his 22 years with the Canadian Forces, he lost comrades on overseas missions, survived...
Another big COVID surge in Halton–17 new cases in Burlington
Halton recorded another surge in new cases with 38 reported—17 in Burlington, 11 in Oakville, 9 in Milton and 1 in Halton Hills....
Hamilton hospitals set up new non-acute downtown campus
The former Crowne Plaza Hotel will get a new lease on life as a non-acute care hospital setting. Called an Alternate Health Facility,...
Big changes in COVID testing for Hamilton
After yesterday’s Provincial about-turn on who should get COVID testing, Hamilton Hospitals are making major alterations to booking test. What follows is a...
Shining a Light on Cancer
Physical distancing may stop the spread of COVID-19, but it doesn’t stop cancer. While many things have changed throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the...
Marching to the beat of her own drum
When it came to choosing a career, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) nurse Jacqueline Terence forged her own path by combining her wide-ranging interests...
HHS chief scientist receives prestigious McLaughlin Medal from Royal Society of Canada
The chief scientist for Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) is among 16 eminent Canadian scientists, scholars and researchers being recognized by the Royal Society...
HHSC study: Canada lags when it comes to information on prescription drugs for children
A report prepared by a team led by Dr. Samira Samiee-Zafarghandy says drug manufacturers need to pay more attention to the affects of...
Heart valve repaired without chest surgery
A Hamilton Health Sciences patient is the first in Canada to undergo a lifesaving cardiac valve repair procedure as part of an international...
Firefighter Giving Back to Hospital after Near-Fatal Rope Rescue
Captain Charles Madder of the Hamilton Fire Department arrived at the top of Albion Falls with fellow members of the High Angle Rope...
