Tag: hamilton-general-hospital
![Andrew painting a pumpkin with a patient](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Andrew-Mathieson.jpg)
Young patient volunteers in stroke rehab clinic
At just 22 years old, Andrew had open heart surgery followed by a stroke. Now, he is giving back in the same stroke rehab unit where he received treatment..
![Hamilton Paramedics showing the FAST decal on an ambulance](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/FAST-ambulance-sign-web-size-1.jpg)
New ambulance decals will help create more stroke survivors
Recognizing the “FAST” signs of stroke and calling 9-1-1 can mean the difference between life and death, or between a full recovery and lasting disability. To create more stroke survivors in our community, we've partnered with Hamilton Paramedic Services and Heart and Stroke Foundation to help residents recognize the signs of stroke.
![Lisa Fronzi, Sheila Price and Dr. Ng pose together](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stroke-Sheila-Price-Kelvin-Ng-Lisa-Fronzi-print-size-1.jpg)
Stopping a stroke before it happens
Sheila Price didn't suspect she was at risk of a stroke. She was only 50 years old. But when she started having symptoms of numbness, her family doctor...
![RACE team, including Dr. Fox-Robichaud, in the hallway of the hospital](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/HEWS-project-RACE-team-Dr.-Alison-Fox-Robichaud-web-size-4.jpg)
Code Blues become a rare occurrence
Code Blues used to sound every day at Hamilton Health Sciences, but the Hamilton Early Warning System (HEWS), measuring six vital signs has been used to dramatically reduce their incidence. Now, it can be days before one hears a Code Blue.
![Shelley and Gini stand together in their scrubs in a hospital room](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Shelly-and-Gini-burn-nurse-web-size-2.jpg)
Nurses reconnect decades after near death experience
Shelley Vanderwal's first time at Hamilton General Hospital was decades ago. She was only ten years old and her parents were told she likely wouldn't...
![Trauma Patient Keith Schumacher](https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Keith-Schumacher-9-WEB-e1537449342591.jpg)
Surviving a workplace trauma
“The piece flew at me like a bullet and hit me in the side,” Keith recalls. “I fell to the ground and I started to spit up blood. The ambulance arrived and rushed me to the Regional Trauma Centre at Hamilton General Hospital.”
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