Hamilton Health

• Decline in family doctors a ‘complex problem’ says Hamilton network still seeking grant

  A dwindling supply of family physicians, increasing immigration, and people living longer are some elements shrinking local family practices, say experts.

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  Oct 18, 2023
  
• Hamilton researchers to lead study into age-related macular degeneration

  A St. Joseph's ophthalmologist from Hamilton is set to lead a nationwide probe into AMD — a leading cause of vision loss and legal blindness in Canadians aged 55 and older.

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  Nov 8, 2022
  
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• Hamilton Health Sciences partnership to shorten wait times for imaging patients

  Rob MacIsaac, HHS president and CEO, says a new deal with Siemens Healthineers will enable the health facility to offer better patient care, including 'better diagnosis.'

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  Jan 30, 2020
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• Hamilton Public Health working with local hospitals, first responders to prepare for coronavirus

  Though there are currently no confirmed cases, Hamilton's public health officials are preparing for the possibility of the new coronavirus spreading to the city.

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  Jan 28, 2020
• Hamilton hospitals post real-time emergency room wait times online

  Patients will now be able to get the average length of time it will take to see a doctor or nurse.

  Health

  Jan 9, 2020
• Permanent safe injection site secured in Hamilton, will also serve as new day centre

  A solution to two problems for Hamilton's vulnerable residents has been found — the city has secured a site to house Consumption & Treatment Services.

  Dec 6, 2019
• ‘Dramatic’ increase in opioid addiction and mental health issues according to Hamilton’s Vital Signs report

  The fall report from the Hamilton Community Foundation says the city's opioid problem is at "crisis proportions."

  Health

  Oct 9, 2019