Category: HFHT News
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Celebrate National Senior’s Day: HFHT Healthy Aging Workshop Series
We believe that healthy aging isn’t just a goal for October, it is a lifelong journey worth celebrating every day. That’s why we are proud to offer free Healthy Aging Workshop Series, designed for seniors and their caregivers. These are free, one-hour workshops are held in-person across the Greater Hamilton area.
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September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, where we honour the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. September 30 is also Orange Shirt Day, where we wear orange to show our support for reconciliation and remind us of the enduring truth…
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Free Managing Chronic Pain Workshops for People with Chronic Pain
Managing Chronic Pain is a series for free workshops, open to the public, focusing on pain management and improving quality of life for people with chronic pain such as individuals with Fibromyalgia, chronic back and neck pain, rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune conditions, osteoarthritis, chronic headaches and more.
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Curious about vaccines, supplements, medication and more? Join our new free workshops led by pharmacists
A new series of free educational workshops led by our pharmacy team designed to support you in making informed decisions about your health. Whether you’re navigating a new ADHD diagnosis, trying to understand Ontario’s drug coverage or simply curious about what supplements actually work, these sessions offer practical, evidence-based guidance from trusted healthcare professionals.
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Funding Announcement: HFHT and GHHN PCN partners connecting 2,400 more people to team-based primary care in the Greater Hamilton Area
We are excited to announce, together with our Primary Care Network partners within the Greater Hamilton Health Network, we will be working to connect more people to team-based primary care […]
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A Tip on Mindful Walking to Manage Stress
During the walk, learn how mindfulness can reduce stress and enhance emotional well-being through a brief, guided practice led by a local healthcare provider. You will also receive a curated list of free mindfulness resources to explore on their own. In addition, the session will highlight other wellness groups and workshops offered by HFHT that…
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Five Tips to Manage Political Stress and Uncertainty
Political tension and uncertainty affect us all—whether it’s through the constant news cycle, community conversations, or social media scrolls. While we can’t control the headlines, we can control how we care for ourselves and others through it.
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“Common doesn’t mean normal”: get support for menopause and perimenopause
All people born with ovaries will experience menopause during their lifetime. And yet it’s often not talked about – leaving women and gender diverse patients to suffer in silence.
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Celebrating Pride Month: Affirming Care at HFHT
In honour of Pride, we’re highlighting two free programs: AFFIRM and our Gender-Affirming Care workshop. Both offerings reflect HFHT’s ongoing commitment to equity, accessibility, and patient-centred care.
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Understanding Pelvic Floor Health: You’re Not Alone!
Veronica Wong, Physiotherapist, shared four key takeaways about Pelvic Floor Health during Just Walk powered by Walk with a Doc at Bayfront Park in Hamilton, Ontario.
