Hamilton Viral Surge
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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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Hamilton public health echos province’s plea for mask wearing amid rising COVID-19 casesResident physician Dr. Brendan Lew says having different measures in different regions across Ontario would not be an effective way of reducing transmission.HealthNov 15, 2022
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