Hamilton Hospitals
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Early viral season tests Hamilton hospital capacity, cancels surgeriesHamilton's two large hospital networks say they're dealing with capacity issues now that RSV and COVID cases are on the rise in the city this fall.HealthOct 19, 2023
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Hamilton Health Sciences chief Rob MacIsaac to step away after a decadeHHS 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.HealthJun 30, 2023
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Hamilton’s hospitals seek shared funding for facilities in need of redevelopmentExecutives from Hamilton's hospital networks suggest several of the city's major hospitals will need to be redeveloped in the next 25 years.HealthJun 14, 2023
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Code zero events drop significantly for first quarter of 2023 in HamiltonHamilton Paramedic Service's Michael Sanderson says a 78 per cent decrease in code zero events is due to recent funding help from the Ministry of Health and the City of Hamilton.CanadaMay 23, 2023
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Surgical backlog at Hamilton Health Sciences at almost 9K cases amid continuing pressuresOvernight units, unfunded beds as well as post care units are some nontraditional tactics Hamilton's largest hospital network is applying to offset occupancy pressures.HealthApr 18, 2023
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Emergency department back to ‘more seasonal levels’ at McMaster Childrens’ HospitalThe president of the facility says waits in MCH's emergency department have improved but the hospital is still dealing with a huge backlog of postponed surgeries.HealthJan 11, 2023
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HHS’ Main Street clinic in Hamilton to close New Year’s DayA spokesperson for the hospital network says the closure is part of current and ongoing health human resource pressures amid a surge in viral illnesses in the city.HealthDec 30, 2022
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HHS to close Main Street clinic in Hamilton on Christmas and New Year’s DayA spokesperson for the hospital network says the closures are due to current and ongoing health human resource pressures amid a surge in viral illnesses in the city.HealthDec 22, 2022
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McMaster Childrens’ Hospital opens cold and flu clinic due to ‘immense strain’ in demandThe president of McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) says the clinic, set to open Monday, is an example of 'implementing everything' it can to ease the strain on admissions.HealthDec 9, 2022
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Viral illnesses in Hamilton creating difficult decisions for execs at McMaster Children’s hospitalHamilton’s children’s hospital says a winter surge, exacerbated by three viral infections, continues to push the facility's occupancy to as much as 140 per cent.HealthNov 16, 2022
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