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.
December 2019 Honourees
Dr. Brian van Adel
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Almunder Algird
Hamilton General Hospital
“With gratitude and appreciation for your support and expertise regarding Dennis’ surgery. Sincerely, Dennis and Mary Louise.”
Dr. Mohammed Aljama
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for the good care from you and your staff.”
Dr. Mohammed Almakadi
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thanks to Dr. Almakadi and the wonderful caring staff for your support and amazing competence in helping me to put Myeloma into remission.”
Staff of 3B2
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Our son Luca was cared for by all the staff in 3B2 with Dr Stacey Marjerrison at the helm. You are all angels in our eyes. The care he received was extraordinary – even helping him with his physics homework when he was frustrated.”
Ms. Laura Bainbridge
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Mr. Marc Bistoyong
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for the outstanding care. I can tell you were born to be a nurse. Sean.”
Dr. Michael Trus and Dr. Louise Bordeleau
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Sarah Burrow
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Thank you so much for the care for my granddaughter, Julia, in August 2019, when she broke her arm. Marnie.”
Staff of Cardiac Care
Hamilton General Hospital
“In February of 2017 my wife suddenly collapsed and was taken by EMS to The General. While in emergency care she was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis. She was admitted to cardiac care and four days after the episode she had surgery to replace her aortic valve. and a double bypass surgery. Four days after surgery she was home and she made a full recovery. This was all possible because of Dr. H. Van Spall, her cardiologist, Dr. V. Chu, her surgeon, the fellow and resident who examined her in Emergency, all the nurses in cardiac care and the surgical nurses and the nurses in recovery, and finally the outpatient program offered by The General after patients are discharged. We are truly fortunate to have a fine cardiac care program offered by Hamilton Health Sciences.”
Staff of Child Life
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Ms. Terra Chisholm
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for the outstanding care. I can tell you were born to be a nurse. Sean.”
Dr. Victor Chu
Hamilton General Hospital
“In February of 2017 my wife suddenly collapsed and was taken by EMS to The General. While in emergency care she was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis. She was admitted to cardiac care and four days after the episode she had surgery to replace her aortic valve. and a double bypass surgery. Four days after surgery she was home and she made a full recovery. This was all possible because of Dr. H. Van Spall, her cardiologist, Dr. V. Chu, her surgeon, the fellow and resident who examined her in Emergency, all the nurses in cardiac care and the surgical nurses and the nurses in recovery, and finally the outpatient program offered by The General after patients are discharged. We are truly fortunate to have a fine cardiac care program offered by Hamilton Health Sciences.”
Dr. Victor Chu
Hamilton General Hospital
“Thank you for your exceptional care during my heart valve surgery.”
Dr. Victor Chu
Hamilton General Hospital
“Many thanks Dr. Chu for saving my life. Robert.”
Ms. Olivia Cywinski
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Deepak Dath
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Ian Dayes
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Always grateful for your care.”
Ms. Jessica Doody
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Mylinh Duong
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Mylinh Duong
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Adel Dyub
Hamilton General Hospital
“With special thanks to Dr. Dyub and his team for the care I received in June 2018.”
Dr. Adel Dyub
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Adel Dyub
Hamilton General Hospital
“Words cannot describe our gratitude for your tremendous skill and patience while performing my lengthy surgery. The professionalism and care from yourself, your team and hospital staff were greatly appreciated. Thank you, Frank and Family.”
Staff of Emergency Department
Hamilton General Hospital
“In February of 2017 my wife suddenly collapsed and was taken by EMS to The General. While in emergency care she was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis. She was admitted to cardiac care and four days after the episode she had surgery to replace her aortic valve. and a double bypass surgery. Four days after surgery she was home and she made a full recovery. This was all possible because of Dr. H. Van Spall, her cardiologist, Dr. V. Chu, her surgeon, the fellow and resident who examined her in Emergency, all the nurses in cardiac care and the surgical nurses and the nurses in recovery, and finally the outpatient program offered by The General after patients are discharged. We are truly fortunate to have a fine cardiac care program offered by Hamilton Health Sciences.”
The Staff of The Fracture Clinic
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Graeme Fraser
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for being not only highly competent but also sincerely caring and compassionate. Judith.”
Dr. Graeme Fraser
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Graeme Fraser
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you very much for your thoughtful and caring medical care.”
Dr. Graeme Fraser
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. John Harlock
Hamilton General Hospital
Staff of Heart Investigation Unit
Hamilton General Hospital
“The Staff at the Dofasco Heart Investigation Unit helped me in May and my eldest brother in September. They did a wonderful job of making everyone feel at ease and were fun and truly professional. Thanks.”
Staff of ICU
Hamilton General Hospital
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your care last April. You are the reason I am home with my family. After contracting GBS and two spinal surgeries, you nursed me back to health, so I could continue with rehabilitation. It has been a long road of recovery but I am walking and getting stronger everyday. I am sending love and gratitude and I always refer to you all as my Easter Angels.”
Staff of ICU
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Staff of ICU
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Mr. Doug Inglis
Hamilton General Hospital
“The Staff at the Dofasco Heart Investigation Unit helped me in May and my eldest brother in September. They did a wonderful job of making everyone feel at ease and were fun and truly professional. Thanks.”
Ms. Anjali Kandharr
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Paul Keith
McMaster University Medical Centre
“With appreciation for your ongoing care. Sincerely, Mary Louise.”
Ms. Kelly at Sunnyside Cafe
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Thanks for always being the best part of Wesley’s appointments at Ron Joyce. Merry Christmas!”
Dr. Oren Levine
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Ms. Rebecca Long
Regional Rehabilitation Centre
Dr. Nidhi Luthra
Hamilton Health Sciences
Ms. Ranin Madhoosh
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you for the outstanding care. I can tell you were born to be a nurse. Sean”
Dr. Michael J. Marcaccio
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Som Mukherjee
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Ward 7 West Neurosurgery
Hamilton General Hospital
Staff of NICU
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“We were impressed with the devotion and care given by all the staff in the Neonatal Intensive Critical Unit while our daughter was a patient. They watched over her, and us, like their own family.”
Dr. Nikhil Pai
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Dr. Pai, You are truly an angel on earth. Thank you for your compassion and care of our daughter Hannah throughout her Crohns diagnosis and treatment. We appreciate all that you do to improve the lives of children and their families. The Merko Family.”
Staff of 3 East – Palliative Care
St. Peter’s Hospital
“Thank you for taking such good care of me over the past 10 months. Happy Holidays.”
Mr. Brandon Park
Hamilton Health Sciences
“Brandon, thank you for your care of my dad and your patience in explaining to me all the medical ‘stuff’ going on. Also thank you for recognizing that my mom needed help, and making that help happen. My brothers and I will forever be thankful for your care.”
Staff of 20B Radiation
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Staff of M2, Complex Medical Rehabilitation
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“Thank you to everyone on M2 for all your help and encouragement during my stay. Merry Christmas! David.”
Dr. J-D Schwalm
Hamilton General Hospital
“Thank you very much for your thoughtful and caring medical care.”
Dr. Lloyd C. Semelhago
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Lloyd C. Semelhago
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Sheila Singh
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Dr. Singh, thank you for all that you’ve done for our daughter Helena and the work of your lab on behalf of countless others both known and unknown to us. God Bless!”
Dr. Doron D. Sommer
Hamilton General Hospital
“With gratitude and appreciation for your support and expertise regarding Dennis’ surgery. Sincerely, Dennis and Mary Louise.”
Dr. Doron D. Sommer
Hamilton General Hospital
“Thank you for your mentorship. Happy Hanukkah.”
Ms. Kristen Sturgeon
Hamilton Health Sciences
“Thank you Kristen for your care of not only my dad (your patient), but my mom as well. Your ability to see her emotional turmoil and your quick support is something my brothers and I will forever be thankful for! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”
Dr. Anand Swaminath
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. Anand Swaminath
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
Dr. David Szalay
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Mark Tarnopolsky
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Koon Teo
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. Francis Tse
McMaster University Medical Centre
Dr. Laura Weingarten
McMaster Children’s Hospital
“Thank you so much for the care for my granddaughter, Julia, in August 2019, when she broke her arm. Marnie.”
Dr. Laura Weingarten
McMaster Children’s Hospital
Dr. Mitchell Winemaker
Hamilton General Hospital
Dr. N. Wong
Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre
“My gift is in honour of Dr. N Wong and his assistant, in the way they professionally conducted themselves and made me feel positive that everything was going to be just fine and to think positive.”
Mr. Rick Zagrodzki
Hamilton General Hospital
“Thank you for your help and support in getting me into the ABI program with all the help, support and resources it offers. It has been a great help. Sincerely Richard Regional Rehabilitation Centre.”
Dr. Li Zhang
Hamilton General Hospital
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
