It's #WorldImmunizationWeek so don't forget to ensure you and your family are up-to-date on all routine vaccinations, including the measles vaccine. Learn more about the measles below. hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/what-is-…

According to World Health Organization (WHO) immunizations currently prevent 3.5-5 million deaths every year from diseases like diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, influenza and measles. For #WorldImmunizationWeek ensure you and your family are up-to-date on all routine vaccinations.💉 hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/what-is-…

“Idiopathic scoliosis can be pretty minor initially. Then, when a child goes through a growth spurt, the curve can get very bad, very quickly. We know that providing timely treatment provides kids with the best possible outcomes...” #GrowingMCH hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/elizabet…

It's #WorldImmunizationWeek 🌍

McMaster University Department of Pediatrics infectious diseases expert & McMaster Children's Hospital's doctor Jaqueline Wong shares what communities need to know about the measles vaccine.

Learn more ⬇️
healthsci.mcmaster.ca/measles-what-a…

#WorldImmunizationWeek #Vaccines #ChildHealth #Measles

We're thrilled to give the National Centre for Autism Collaboration a home at our Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, providing a space for future collaboration and strategy for improving autism services across Canada.

13-year old Elizabeth received an unexpected diagnosis of scoliosis that threatened her active lifestyle and passion for dance. Thanks to a historic provincial investment that's reduced wait times, Elizabeth received life-changing surgery. #GrowingMCH hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/elizabet…

'Having an after-hours appointment was a great experience,' says Sarah, whose son Mason is a patient at MCH's urology clinic. 'It was a big stress reliever to not have to miss work or school for an appointment.' hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/mch-exte…

We spent the morning with our partners at West Haldimand General Hospital introducing our
Pediatric Tele-Resuscitation Program. This program connects community hospital EDs with our clinicians to provide emergency support through videoconferencing when kids need it most. #GrowingMCH

NEW STORY ✨ MCH has extended hours of operation for some of our clinics, which will help patients & families access critical services at times that are convenient for their schedules. Read one family's experience at the Urology Clinic: hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/mch-exte… #GrowingMCH

Congratulations to our new learners who matched with McMaster University Department of Pediatrics for subspecialty training in emergency medicine, gastroenterology & hematology/oncology via CaRMS.

We anticipate great contributions to McMaster Children's Hospital & wish you continued success in your learning journey.

“The main issue is often a teen’s body image and sense of self-worth.” Find out about a new technology we’ve introduced to help kids undergoing a type of corrective surgery to their chest manage pain afterwards. hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/cryo-ner…

Cryo nerve block is a game changer for our patients undergoing surgery to correct a bowl-like cavity in the chest caused by pectus excavatum. Here’s why. hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/cryo-ner…

We’ve recently introduced cryo nerve block technology for surgery to correct a bowl-like cavity in the chest caused by pectus excavatum. Find out why it’s a game changer for helping kids manage pain during their recovery. hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/cryo-ner…

April 10th, 2024 marks 20 years since we lost our founder of the Offord Centre, Dr. Dan Offord. Today, we remember Dan and his legacy - reflecting on his character, advocacy and passion to 'make the race fair' for all #children and #youth in Canada. 🌟

offordcentre.com/about/

If you know anything about the Offord Centre, you know we love taking group photos! This is the largest group photo we’ve ever taken.

Special thanks to our photographer at #OCResearchDay for this picture!📸

#community #research #childhealth #team #groupphoto #impact #collab

Did you miss our Art Auction last week? While the bidding is over we still wanted to showcase some of the fabulous pieces of work created by patients in our Autism Program and kids from the community. Thanks to all who supported our event!🎨💙 #autismawarenessmonth #hamont

All appointments and scheduled care will take place as usual on the day of the solar eclipse, Monday, April 8. Patients and visitors should give themselves extra time to travel to our sites given the possibility of heavier than usual traffic.

Our Autism Program Medical Director, Dr. Mohammad Zubairi talks about the complexity of understanding an autism diagnosis for families. #AutismAwarenessMonth todaysparent.com/family/special…?

Please note there are intermittent delays entering and exiting our parking garage due to ongoing construction, traffic volumes and a technical issue with the machines. We’re working to remedy the technical issue as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Meet MacKids Walk & Wheel ambassador, Eilidh!

At just eight months old, Eilidh faced a serious health crisis that led to a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Read her story of resilience and join her at this year's MacKids Walk & Wheel: bit.ly/4aCnjrf