Thank a Physician, Caregiver, Staff Member or Volunteer. Support Vital Health Care.
Staff members and health care teams are #VITAL2HHS. Every day they go above and beyond to make a real difference in patients’ lives. Show your gratitude by making a donation in their honour today.
Making a tribute gift is the perfect way to thank a Hamilton Health Sciences physician or staff member who was vital to the care of you or someone you loved.
Honour any hospital staff member or a specific health care team, and they will be informed of your gift and receive a special commemorative lapel pin. If you include a personal message, they will receive it with their pin.
You can honour as many staff or teams as you like. However, each donation and thank you message must be made separately in order for each staff member to receive their lapel pin.
The value of your gift will not be shared.
To make your donation, please fill out the form below or call 905-522-3863 or email donations@hamiltonhealth.ca.
Honouree Gallery
These outstanding staff members were vital at Hamilton Health Sciences.
November 2019 Honourees
Staff of Neurosciences Unit
Hamilton General Hospital
“We donate as we are able and we especially wanted to add a note of thanks to the booking staff as well as the health care staff for Dr. D. Hall, Neurologiest, and Dr. V. Iyer, Vascular Surgeon, at Hamilton General Hospital.”
Dr. Vikram Iyer
Hamilton General Hospital
“We donate as we are able and we especially wanted to add a note of thanks to the booking staff as well as the health care staff for Dr. D. Hall, Neurologiest, and Dr. V. Iyer, Vascular Surgeon, at Hamilton General Hospital.”
Dr. Devin Hall
Hamilton General Hospital
“We donate as we are able and we especially wanted to add a note of thanks to the booking staff as well as the health care staff for Dr. D. Hall, Neurologiest, and Dr. V. Iyer, Vascular Surgeon, at Hamilton General Hospital.”
Dr. Adel Dyub
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Jeff Healey
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Douglas Wright
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Mylinh Duong
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for all your dedication and professionalism. You are all very special.”
Mrs. Krisitne Leach
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for all your dedication and professionalism. You are all very special.”
Dr. Shariq Haider
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for all your dedication and professionalism. You are all very special.”
Dr. William McMillan
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“In memory of the care given to Mr. Allan E.”
Dr. Susan Gudelis
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“In memory of the care given to Mr. Allan E.”
Ms. Deb Evans
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“In memory of the care given to Mr. Allan E.”
Dr. Richard Tozer
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Ian Dayes
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Stephen Kelly
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for everything!”
Staff of C4 Hematology
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“A heartfelt thanks to the nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors on C4 and Oncology Day Services of the Juravinski Hopsital. Their kindness, compassion and prefessionalism will never be forgotten.”
Staff of Oncology Day Services
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“A heartfelt thanks to the nurses, nurse practitioners and doctors on C4 and Oncology Day Services of the Juravinski Hopsital. Their kindness, compassion and prefessionalism will never be forgotten.”
Staff of Labour and Delivery
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“To thank the Labour and Delivery team at McMaster Children’s Hospital for delivering our son, Gus!”
Dr. Sarah Scattalon
McMaster University and Medical Centre
Dr. Madhu Natarajan
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Michael Tsang
Hamilton General Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Gutierrez
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Ronit Mesterman
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Thank you for all the support and care over the last six years.”
Dr. Dave Lysecki
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Sarah Burrow
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Thank you for all your support.”
Ms. Sharon Carr
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Thank you for all the help and support.”
Staff of 3B
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Hertzel C. Gerstein
Hamilton Health Sciences
Staff of Emergency Department
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Hira Mian
Hamilton Health Sciences
Ms. Laura Wallace
McMaster University and Medical Centre
“Thanks for everything, Laura!”
Dr. Beverly A. Hattersley
St. Peter’s Hospital
“My Nonna always spoke so highly of all the care, kindness and love she received at St. Peter’s Hospital. Thank you Dr. Bev Hattersley, Lyndsey and the entire team at St. Peter’s Hospital.”
Dr. Victor Chu
Hamilton General Hospital
October 2019 Honourees
Dr. Lua Eiriksson
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Kasper Ekkehard
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Michelle Liebregts
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Kanjana Perera
Hamilton Health Sciences
“Thank you for all your time and dedication.” – Leah
Staff of Cardiac Care
Hamilton General Hospital
Staff of Emergency Department
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Staff of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Staff of Radiation
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“I want to give a heart felt thank-you to all the teams of workers in the radiation department. Your care was exceptional! I felt comforted knowing you all care!” – Doug
Dr. Michael Tsang
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Richard Whitlock
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Illun Yang
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Mr. Jeff Lunn
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Samuel was my son and the nurses were amazing.”
Ms. Kylie Mann
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Samuel was my son and the nurses were amazing.”
Mr. Jeff Benner
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Samuel was my son and the nurses were amazing.”
Ms. Paige Kappra
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Samuel was my son and the nurses were amazing.”
Dr. Marco Puglia
McMaster University and Medical Centre
Dr. Victor Chu
Hamilton General Hospital
“I wish to thank the Hamilton Cardiac Unit for their excellent care. My Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Richard Whitlock and Dr. Victor Chu for giving me my life back. Thank you Aaron Lam.”
Mr. Aaron Lam
Hamilton General Hospital
“I wish to thank the Hamilton Cardiac Unit for their excellent care. My Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Richard Whitlock and Dr. Victor Chu for giving me my life back. Thank you Aaron Lam.”
Staff of The Fracture Clinic
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Lloyd C. Semelhago
Hamilton Health Sciences
“Happy Thanksgiving and gratitude for all your work.”
Staff of 3 West, Palliative Care
St. Peter’s Hospital
Staff of 3 East – Palliative Care
St. Peter’s Hospital
“We would like to thank St. Peter’s Hospital for the wonderful care they provided to Gordon in the Palliative Care unit on the third floor until his passing on Sept, 26th of this year. The emphasis on making patient’s quality of life is particularly appreciated.”
Dr. Sunny Luthra
St. Peter’s Hospital
Dr. James L. Velianou
McMaster Children’s Hospital
September 2019 Honourees
Dr. Lua Eiriksson
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Kasper Ekkehard
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Michelle Liebregts
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Kanjana Perera
Hamilton Health Sciences
“Thank you for all your time and dedication.” – Leah
Staff of Cardiac Care
Hamilton General Hospital
Staff of Emergency Department
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Staff of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Staff of Radiation
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“I want to give a heart felt thank you to all the teams of workers in the radiation department. Your care was exceptional! I felt comforted knowing you all care!” – Doug
Dr. Michael Tsang
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Richard Whitlock
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Illun Yang
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
August 2019 Honourees
Dr. Valerie Bloomfield
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for your wonderful care and kindness.” – Colleen
Mr. Jayson Calderson
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Jayson, I can’t tell you how much it meant the way you went over and above what you needed to do. It meant so much. Thank you so much for all your caring.” – Ruth
Dr. Adel Dyub
Hamilton General Hospital
Mr. Vincent Grady
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“It all begins at the front door! Vinny is the best ambassador for Juravinski Cancer Centre. He is a happy and very compassionate gentleman, not only caring for patients and their needs on arrival and departure but also the family accompanying them. We look forward to seeing him! As a security employee he truly works beyond the call of duty.” – Sandra
Ms. Kathy Knechtel
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thanks for being there helping me during my crisis ordeal in the evening of August 10. I am especially thankful to you for allowing me to use the phone. It is a blessing and it turned out to be a happy ending! Your kindness will be deeply appreciated by me, my niece and nephew.” – Doris
Dr. Andre Lamy
Hamilton General Hospital
Ms. Shirley Rodrigues
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you so much for your extra help with Anna – you’ve made all the difference in the world.” – Ronald
Staff of Cardiac Care
Hamilton General Hospital
Ms. Tammy Thomas
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Lisa VanHouwelingen
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“It’s been a long road. Thank you for everything.” – Baby Cohen and family
