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Hamilton General Hospital Foundation, as part of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, is focused on raising funds in support of Hamilton General Hospital, the Regional Rehabilitation Centre and their programs. The Foundation provides funding for leading-edge equipment and patient amenities, innovative research initiatives, redevelopment of patient care spaces, and the education and training of health care providers.

Hamilton General Hospital Foundation supports specialized cardiac and vascular care, trauma and burn treatment, stroke and neurosciences, and rehabilitation programs. As a foundation, we are focused on enabling outstanding patient care through our goal of Health Care, Transformed.

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VISUS Eyewear Joins Care4 Program

VISUS Eyewear is the newest member of the Care4 cause marketing program. As part of our partnership, VISUS is offering VIP gift cards, while supporting The Foundation.
Palliative care patient with caregiver

Caring About End-of-Life

The final days of someone’s life are as important as any other milestone. This is why palliative-care services are so critical to patients and families.
Laura Smith at the SA/DVCC

A Place of Comfort and Confidentiality

The SA/DVCC provides care for patients of all ages, with offices located at Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and McMaster University Medical Centre.
Staff at The General using a training dummy.

When Every Second Counts

On average, the specialized trauma team at Hamilton General Hospital is called into action to save a life more than twice a day.

Fast Facts – The General

• the leading cardiac surgery program in Ontario
• works in partnership to perform the largest number of cardiac catheterizations and PCI (angioplasties) in Ontario
• treats the highest volume of heart attack patients in Ontario
• the third largest number of ICDs (implanted cardioverter defibrillator)
• the largest integrated stroke program in Ontario
• the second busiest burn program in Ontario and home to one of only two adult regional burn centres in the province
• the busiest trauma centre outside Toronto
• co-located at the Hospital is the Regional Rehabilitation Centre, which provides intensive therapy for patients recovering from a stroke, acquired brain injury, amputation or spinal cord injury
• the David Braley Cardiac, Vascular and Stroke Research Institute is also housed on the campus

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