Category: Our People
![Lemuel Pitters is a technical specialist at our genetics lab, Here, Pitters adds chemicals to DNA samples as a part of the preparation for loading a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrument. The entire preparation process typically takes two to three days before loading the NGS instrument which reads the DNA sequences from all the samples.](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Genetics-Lab-Lemuel-Pitters-HRLMP-MUMC-23.07.10-Web-Size-014.jpg)
Career goals: From crime lab to hospital lab
Law enforcement path leads to health care Back in high school, Lemuel Pitters dreamed of a career solving criminal mysteries...
![Meredith John (right) and her twin sister Courtney were born at McMaster Children’s hospital almost 10 weeks prematurely. Meredith stayed in the NICU for five months, and was featured in the 2006 MacKids calendar. Today, she’s a staff member at the hospital and both sisters are starting university in the fall.](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Premature-Twins-Courtney-and-Meredith-John-web-res-9126-002-9260-005.jpg)
Coming full circle: from preemie to employee
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) environmental aide Meredith John is one of our newest staff members, having joined the team at...
![Our team of nurse clinicians specializing in wound, ostomy and continence are key players in preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries and sepsis – both strategic priorities for Hamilton Health Sciences.](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/NSWOC-Recognition-Enza-Browne-HGH-23.05.17-Web-Size-004.jpg)
Specialized nursing team prevents pressure injuries and infections
Turning up the pressure — on pressure injuries Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries and sepsis are strategic priorities for Hamilton Health...
![A rock band performs on stage surrounded by red and purple lighting](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_6972-1-scaled-e1686593254924.jpg)
Music is therapy for docs who rock
Free concert for Hamilton health-care workers on Sat., June 17 A healthy dose of music is just what the doctor...
![Stephanie Tibelius and Monica Bennett are incoming co-chairs of Hamilton Health Sciences new Pride Employee Affinity Group. They're holding a flag representing the Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ community.](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/main.jpg)
New HHS Pride Employee Affinity Group helps create safer space
For Pride Month in June, we’re pleased to profile Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)’ new Pride Employee Affinity Group. Affinity groups...
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Introducing a Cystic Fibrosis Nurse Coordinator
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common genetic diseases affecting over 4,300 Canadians. It leads to mucus problems...
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