McMaster Children's Hospital

02/25/2026

You can download the MyChart app in your app store. It's one with the heart folder. You can ask for an activation code at your next appointment to make signing up faster.

02/13/2026

We're making sure our patients are feeling special this Valentine's Day and we're giving out cuddly penguins to keep them company.

02/12/2026

Thanks to The Ever Hopeful Fund for your incredible support, we’ve been able to purchase 16 new infusion pumps for the pediatric oncology unit at McMaster Children's Hospital!

These pumps are a game-changer for our young patients undergoing chemotherapy. They ensure medications are delivered with precision, making treatment safer, more comfortable, and less intrusive. Plus, their quiet operation allows kids to move around freely without interrupting their care.

02/11/2026

02/03/2026

We're spreading the love!💐 Be sure to enter the contest on the original post.

02/02/2026

Helmets have become second nature for skiers and snowboarders. On toboggan hills, though, that safety mindset disappears. From toddlers to teens, kids are hurtling downhill on sleds wearing nothing but winter hats, leaving their heads unprotected if they crash or ram into an object, like a fence or tree. A study by our Dr. April Kam found that head injuries are the most common sledding injury seen in our emergency department. Head injuries are especially concerning because in rare cases, they can cause lasting brain damage or cognitive difficulties.

Find out what you can do to protect your kids, so they can have fun sledding safely. Read more at www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/head-injuries-top-kids-sledding-injuries/

01/28/2026

What’s in a voice? It depends on what can be heard, says our Dr. Laura Duncan, who's leading a study that's using artificial intelligence to analyze the voices of teenagers from our Child and Youth Mental Health Program to better understand their mental health needs.

AI interprets vocal patterns very differently than human listeners, says Duncan. “We’re using AI to explore whether indicators in patients’ speech can tell us something about symptom trajectories over the course of their treatment,” she says, adding that such insights can help health-care teams better understand patients’ needs and plan the best and most appropriate treatments.

Read more at www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/voice-and-mental-health/

01/23/2026

Congratulations to four members of our HHS team on their nominations for the 2026 YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards.👏

Dr. Emilie Belley-Côté - Health & Wellness category. Cardiologist at Hamilton General Hospital and cardiac researcher.

Dr. Gita Wahi - Health & Wellness category. Pediatrician and researcher at McMaster Children's Hospital.

Stephanie Chadwick - Public Service and Lifetime Achievement categories. HHS nurse practitioner in burn care and chronic disease management.

Holly Simmons - Public Service category. Hamilton Health Sciences board member and Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation board chair.

For more information on each nominee, as well as information about the awards, visit women-of-distinction.ca. Winners will be announced on March 5 in celebration of International Women’s Day. Congratulations to all 73 nominees - you help make our city and community a better place for everyone.

01/22/2026

We're looking for young people to join our youth mental health advisory committee. You could be a current or past patient, or sibling or friend of a current/past patient. Earn volunteer hours, meet a few times a year. If you're interested, please reach out.

01/21/2026

Thank you to Clara for sharing her inspiring journey with our Child and Youth Mental Health Program! 🙌

Clara’s journey through the Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre is a powerful reminder of the importance of specialized care for young patients. From overcoming OCD and anxiety to finding strength through family therapy, Clara’s story is one of resilience and hope.

The Child and Youth Mental Health Program at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre (Hamilton Health Sciences) is the largest pediatric mental health program in Canada, leading the way for young patients by providing comprehensive care and support.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, programs like this are changing lives every day. 💙

Read Clara’s inspiring story and learn how you can help make a difference: https://hamiltonhealth.ca/a-path-to-healing-finding-strength-through-mental-health-care/