Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) paused scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgical procedures for patients under 18 years old at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) on Tuesday. HHS is pausing this program out of an abundance of caution after two pediatric deaths following discharge from tonsil and adenoid surgeries at MCH, according to a Wednesday press release. HHS said one child died the day after his surgery and the second child died nine days after his surgery. It extended its deepest condolences to these families.While there is no clear connection between these two cases, it said it is undertaking a comprehensive review by external subject matter experts of its pediatric program for tonsil and adenoid surgeries. It added only emergency pediatric tonsil and adenoid surgeries will proceed.All adult ear, nose, throat (ENT) surgeries are proceeding. The ENT Clinic remains operational.It said it recognizes this is a tough message for patients and families. Additionally, it pointed out patient safety is the top priority at the MCH and will resume scheduled surgeries once the review is completed. It is now in the process of contacting patients and families about their scheduled surgeries. Anyone who has questions about these surgeries can contact the HHS Patient Experience Department at patientexperience@hhsc.ca or (905) 521-2100 ext. 75240..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) paused scheduled tonsil and adenoid surgical procedures for patients under 18 years old at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) on Tuesday. HHS is pausing this program out of an abundance of caution after two pediatric deaths following discharge from tonsil and adenoid surgeries at MCH, according to a Wednesday press release. HHS said one child died the day after his surgery and the second child died nine days after his surgery. It extended its deepest condolences to these families.While there is no clear connection between these two cases, it said it is undertaking a comprehensive review by external subject matter experts of its pediatric program for tonsil and adenoid surgeries. It added only emergency pediatric tonsil and adenoid surgeries will proceed.All adult ear, nose, throat (ENT) surgeries are proceeding. The ENT Clinic remains operational.It said it recognizes this is a tough message for patients and families. Additionally, it pointed out patient safety is the top priority at the MCH and will resume scheduled surgeries once the review is completed. It is now in the process of contacting patients and families about their scheduled surgeries. Anyone who has questions about these surgeries can contact the HHS Patient Experience Department at patientexperience@hhsc.ca or (905) 521-2100 ext. 75240..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.