Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton Health Sciences, often called HHS, is a group of seven hospitals and a cancer centre that helps people in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It provides important medical care and treatment to many families and communities in the area.

In 2018, Hamilton Health Sciences was recognised as one of the best hospital networks in Canada. It was ranked third on a list of the top 40 hospitals in the country by Research Infosource. This shows how much the network is valued for its work in research and patient care.

The hospitals work together to offer many kinds of medical services, from everyday care to special treatments for serious illnesses. This makes sure people in Hamilton have access to the help they need close to home.

Hospitals

Hamilton Health Sciences is a group of hospitals and care centers in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It includes important places such as Hamilton General Hospital, McMaster University Medical Centre, and McMaster Children's Hospital.

Other centers in the group are Juravinski Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital (in Grimsby), Juravinski Cancer Centre, Main Street West Urgent Care Centre, Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre, Regional Rehabilitation Centre, and the David Braley Research Institute.

Overview

Hamilton Health Sciences is a large group of hospitals in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. It works with the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University. In 2008, it was named one of "Canada's Top 100 Employers".

It started in 1996 when several hospitals joined together. Today, it includes many hospitals with thousands of workers and doctors. In 2010, a special research building for heart and brain health opened. There is also a children’s center that opened in 2015, offering many helpful programs for kids.