Hamilton Health Sciences

• Tonsil, adenoid surgeries to restart at Ontario children’s hospital months after 2 deaths

  Hamilton Health Sciences paused all tonsil and adenoid surgeries for children in June after two deaths were reported among patients who had undergone the procedures.

  Canada

  Sep 30
  
• Recruitment ‘a big priority’ for incoming president set to lead Hamilton Health Sciences

  Former CAMH executive Tracey MacArthur, taking over as Hamilton Health Sciences’ CEO in April says 'nothing is off the table' in bringing talent to the city's health care sector.

  Health

  Mar 18
  
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• Hamilton hospitals estimate some $460M needed from city for redevelopment

  Hamilton's two health systems appeared again before councillors with a dollar figure attached to the modernizing of the city's hospitals over the next 25 years.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2023
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• Hamilton Health Sciences employees terminated after privacy breach

  The hospital system said there is "no evidence" to suggest patient's health information was printed, downloaded or electronically shared with anyone. 

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2023
• ‘Socks Off’ seeks to ward off Ontario’s high rate of diabetes-related foot amputations

  A mid-July campaign is putting a spotlight on Ontario's high rates of diabetes-related foot amputations, with Hamilton having some of the highest rates provincially.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2023
• Hamilton Health Sciences chief Rob MacIsaac to step away after a decade

  HHS president and chief executive officer (CEO) Rob Macisaac has opted not to renew his contract in 2024. The network expects to do a 'global search' for a successor.

  Health

  Jun 30, 2023
• Hamilton’s hospitals seek shared funding for facilities in need of redevelopment

  Executives from Hamilton's hospital networks suggest several of the city's major hospitals will need to be redeveloped in the next 25 years.

  Health

  Jun 14, 2023
• Hamilton philanthropist Margaret Juravinski dead at 91

  Margaret and late husband Charles Juravinski were known for making considerable donations to health-care providers throughout Hamilton.

  Canada

  May 11, 2023
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• Hamilton study seeks to build exercise regimen to help older adults age in place

  Pam Edgecomb, 73, was one of the first to participate in the research, to help her to stay at her Binbrook home as long as possible.

  Health

  May 4, 2023
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• Surgical backlog at Hamilton Health Sciences at almost 9K cases amid continuing pressures

  Overnight units, unfunded beds as well as post care units are some nontraditional tactics Hamilton's largest hospital network is applying to offset occupancy pressures.

  Health

  Apr 18, 2023