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McMaster Children’s Hospital has been providing care to children from across the region since 1988. Part of the Hamilton Health Sciences family of hospitals.

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04/09/2026

Thank you to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health for their leadership and commitment to annualized funding for the innovative Extensive Needs Service (ENS), announced as part of the 2026 Budget.

For HHS’ McMaster Children’s Hospital, our hospital partners CHEO and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and more than 30 community partners across the province, this will ensure increased access and long-term stability for a critical program supporting children and youth with the most urgent and complex developmental needs, and their families, through individualized, coordinated, and timely services.

What began in April 2023 is now supporting more than 1,100 children and families each year. Through individualized, wraparound services, this is a first-of-its-kind model of care in Ontario, and early results show meaningful improvements in their health and family wellbeing, along with fewer hospital admissions and emergency department visits.

We are grateful and look forward to building on this momentum to strengthen families and communities across Ontario. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t4pn5c

04/02/2026

Our Art Auction in celebration of World Autism Day runs today from 10am to 5pm! Details below.

April 2 is World Autism Day and in 2012 Canada declared the World Autism Awareness Day Act. Since then, the understanding of autism has shifted to appreciating that's a neurodevelopmental difference, and we embrace opportunities to provide neuro-affirming services in partnership with Autistic children, youth, and their families, so they can participate in society feeling valued and supported.

03/30/2026

This Thursday April 2 is World Autism Day. To celebrate, we will be holding our annual Art Auction. The event showcases art created by children and youth in support of our Autism Program. Everyone is invited to drop by our Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre on Thursday between 10am and 5pm to bid on your favourite piece of art. You can also view some of the artwork on the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation website and call in your bid during the silent auction hours. Visit https://bit.ly/4dLJDn8.

All funds raised support children, youth, and families accessing our autism services.

03/26/2026

For teens, becoming actively involved in their health care just got easier with the MyChart app. Download it today in the Apple or Android app store.

03/19/2026

As of age 12, kids and teens can have their own MyChart account. And, it’s their decision how much information is shared with the MyChart account of their parents/caregivers. Download MyChart today in your app store.

03/17/2026

Hair is identity. Music is expression. Movement builds confidence.

A new program at our Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre is bringing these together for neurodivergent youth. Crown & Rhythm supports Black kids and teens through adaptive hip hop dance and sensory-informed hair care sessions designed for textured hair.

The goal: help young people feel comfortable in their bodies, proud of their identity, and connected to their community. Supported by Ontario Health’s Black Health and Anti-Racism funding, and partnerships in Hamilton.

03/12/2026

Hear how teens find the MyChart app helpful for keeping track of health information and appointments. Download MyChart in your app store today!

03/06/2026

Earlier this week, we welcomed Deputy Minister Zanotti, Associate Deputy Minister Cureton, and team members of Ontario Community and Social Services to our Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre.

This was an incredible opportunity to showcase the innovative work happening across our programs, highlight new possibilities for integration and system partnerships, and share the real‑world impact our teams have on children, youth, and families, which is our inspiration to continue to push boundaries in care, collaboration, and innovation.

We thank the Ministry for their ongoing support and engagement as we work together to drive meaningful improvements here in Hamilton and across Ontario.

03/04/2026

Teens can keep track of their own appointments and heath information with the MyChart app - available in Apple and Android app stores.

02/26/2026

Our Extensive Needs Service (ENS) program is expanding to support to children, youth and families in the Halton and Waterloo regions.

We have partnered with Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services in Waterloo Region, and with ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development and ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids in Halton Region, to introduce a phased rollout of ENS.

This first-of-its-kind program in Ontario is jointly led by us, CHEO, and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. It provides wraparound services to children and youth with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, mental, and physical health needs and/or social vulnerabilities.

“The addition of Halton and Waterloo Region to our network marks an important step in responding to the rising demand for ENS services and strengthening ongoing collaboration between the health and social services sectors across the region,” says Dr. Tammy Packer, Interim President of MCH and VP of Women and Children’s Health at Hamilton Health Sciences.

Read the full press release at www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/news-ens-expansion-26feb26/

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.

Address

1200 Main Street West
Hamilton, ON

Telephone

+19055212100

Website

https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/mcmaster-childrens-hospital/

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