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Two Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) physicians are leading a McMaster University research project with Canadian medical device company Picomole Inc. to test breath screening technology developed to detect COVID-19 in patients. With a breath test, we can directly collect a sample from inside the lungs without putting patients through an invasive procedure and placing staff at risk of contracting COVID. https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca//test-covid-19-brea/

How do I combat false information about COVID-19? Great question! Watch as palliative care physician Dr. Naheed Dosani answers your question on #COVID19. Then share what you’ve learned so together we can #StopTheSpread. www.ontariocovidpledge.ca

How do I combat false information about COVID-19? Great question! Watch as Dr. Naheed Dosani, palliative care physician at St.Michael's Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences, answers your question. Then share what you’ve learned so together we can #StopTheSpread. www.ontariocovidpledge.ca

"Having state-of-the-art equipment provides our clinical teams the tools they require to deliver accurate diagnoses, which will improve the level of service and care our hospitals can offer to our patients and our community, says Diego Gomez. Diego is a project manager with the Managed Equipment Service project at Hamilton Health Sciences. Read more about his role.

The vaccine is the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s the thing that’s going to get us back to normal, says pharmacist Rida Batool. I’m so grateful to be able to contribute even a little bit to the distribution of the vaccine to people in Hamilton.

The experience didn’t feel judgmental, says Shondra Holden, who, along with her son, is participating in a Hamilton study for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder and their families. Learn more about the study and Shondra's family's experience.

McMaster University researchers want to understand the best way to help older adults improve health and maintain strength and independence while physically distancing at home during COVID-19. Find out more below. GERAS Centre

A big thank you to everyone who gave a nice shout-out over Valentine's Day weekend to our staff, physicians, and everyone at Hamilton Health Sciences. Your kind words made us feel loved!

Emily White, registered nurse at McMaster Children's Hospital, says her family’s history sparked her interest in civil rights and has led to her involvement in creating inclusive spaces at work. Read Emily's story

Although we may be apart, family is something that stays close to the heart.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just for loved-up couples our healthcare workers deserve some love, too! Give your favourite healthcare worker or healthcare team a shout-out in the comments below to let them know why they’re simply the best.

Hamilton Health Science's new ECMO program saved David De Giuli’s life. ECMO is an artificial heart-lung bypass machine that is reserved as a last-resort treatment for some of the sickest patients in severe cardiac or respiratory failure. Despite all other life support treatments, their heart and lungs are unable to sustain life, and death is very likely. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation

McMaster Children's Hospital's Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre celebrates five years in the community today! The Centre houses three children's programs: Autism, Child and Youth Mental Health, and Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation, as well as the Prosthetics and Orthotics service for both children and adults.

Today is World Diabetes Day. Carrie Henderson, registered dietitian with the Diabetes Care and Research Program, shares tips for healthy eating.

Since 2011, the Regional Geriatric Program Central - based out of HHS' St. Peter's Hospital - has recognized community members with a Lifelong Achievement Award. Recipients are members of the RGPc community who have demonstrated leadership, selflessness and independent learning. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s awards took on a whole new meaning. Geras Centre

Support health care in Hamilton this holiday season! Due to COVID-19, we’re accepting in-kind donations on a limited basis only. But, your financial support is always needed to help fund investments inpatient care and equipment. Visit hamiltonhealth.ca to learn more.

"I have a great group of co-workers who make coming to work a fun experience. Diagnostic Imaging is a big family and we’ve shared many joys and sorrows over the years." Janet Corning is a medical imaging technologist at HHS. This MRT Week, Corning shares an inside look at her work. Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky, Director of Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at McMaster Children's Hospital, and two families living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), discuss a worldwide lottery for a type of gene therapy that will change their children's lives. Read their story on HHS Share: https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca//drug-world-lottery/

There’s such a strong sense of comradery among our staff, especially since the pandemic. Hamilton Health Sciences' charge respiratory therapist Claudia Poulin and her colleagues are on the front lines of the pandemic, and she has never felt more proud to be an RT.

We are excited to take the next step forward in our digital transformation by renewing our hospital information system, Epic. The new system will put HHS on a common platform with many world-leading healthcare organizations, including regional hospital partner, St. Joseph's Healthcare and Foundation.

Dr. Martha Fulford, infectious diseases specialist at McMaster Children's Hospital, will join CBC Hamilton tomorrow at noon to talk Halloween safety. If you're still on the fence about your children trick-or-treating, be sure to tune in.

Support health care in Hamilton this holiday season! Due to COVID-19, we’re accepting in-kind donations on a limited basis only. But, your financial support is always needed to help fund investments inpatient care and equipment. Visit hamiltonhealth.ca to learn more.

UPDATE: The mystery chalk artist has been discovered; 'sEMartDadLove' on Instagram. Feel free to give him a follow.

Since the Hamilton Health Sciences Volunteer Association (HHSVA) was unable to hold their volunteer recognition event in June due to the pandemic, they had to recognize this year’s HHSVA Life Member award recipients in another way. Most hourly awards were sent by mail this year, but curbside award presentations were made to two volunteer recipients earlier this month for their many dedicated years of service: Dave Gaylor and Otto Diehl. Helen Nevin and Dee Cherrington were also recognized for their service. Thank you to these volunteers and the many others who enhance the patient experience at our hospitals.

My baby still had this really high fever for four or five days and nothing was working. Few people had heard of Kawasaki disease when Adam Miecznikowski was diagnosed as a toddler. But since COVID-19’s arrival, this childhood illness is being talked about worldwide. #HHSResearchAwarenessMonth Kawasaki Disease Canada

Spotted: A kind-hearted individual creating inspiring messages outside one of our hospitals this morning. If you know this person, please tag him. He deserves credit and our appreciation!

We mourn the loss of David Braley. He was a champion for the people in our community, contributing so much to Hamilton and dedicating many of his charitable efforts to improving health care and research. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family, says Rob MacIsaac, president and CEO, HHS. He will be missed by many.

Is it a cold, flu or COVID-19? Getting your flu shot can help reduce symptom confusion and keep our healthcare system responsive to COVID-19. If you have symptoms of flu or COVID-19, contact your primary care provider. www.hamilton.ca/flu lists flu shot locations locally.

Learn how to prepare for a virtual visit an appointment with your doctor or health care team that does not involve an in-person meeting. Virtual visits allow patients to connect with their healthcare provider during a phone visit or electronically during an e-visit, using a computer, tablet or smartphone.

It's important to show up for your medical appointments. Dr. Finlay, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at Hamilton Health Sciences, and Dr. Boylan, Chief of Diagnostic Imaging at St. Joseph's Health Hamilton, explain why.

During Bob Smith's career in the Canadian Forces, he lost comrades on overseas missions, survived a helicopter crash and worked at a plane crash site recovering soldiers’ remains. Now retired, Smith continues to face significant, life-altering challenges, including managing chronic pain through an HHS virtual pain management program.

When we got our first COVID-19 admission, there was fear of the unknown. Staff on Hamilton General Hospital’s COVID unit are prepared for a second wave of the virus after working together to get through the early stages of the pandemic. Read about our brave and caring team.

October is #HHSResearchAwarenessMonth and we're celebrating by sharing some of the achievements of our research community. Here's a unique and exciting fact