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Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre

Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre is a full-service general hospital and offers excellence in cancer care and orthopedics. The combination of inpatient and outpatient programs supports one of the busiest and largest comprehensive cancer centres in Canada, including community-based clinics in Brantford and Burlington. The full spectrum of cancer care services is a primary focus with programs dedicated to prevention, screening and diagnosis to treatment including chemotherapy and the region’s only radiation treatment program.

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Hummingbird Ball 2013 – Carnevale Venice

 

On Saturday, May 11, 2013 Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation hosted Carnevale Venice, our annual Hummingbird Ball at Carmen’s Banquet Centre. The black-tie fundraiser, which supported the Hospital’s Hematology Patient Care and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, featured intricately designed masks, delectable Venetian cuisine and period inspired décor.

Date: 
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 6:00pm - 11:59pm

Irradiating Touch Car Wash

Support this year's Relay For Life (in support of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre) at the Irradiating Touch Car Wash Saturday, June 1 from noon to 5pm at People's Church on Mohawk Rd. W., Hamilton.

Date: 
Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Climb for Cancer

  The Climb for Cancer has raised over $300,000 in the last 6 years and participants climbed the equivalent height of Mt. Everest 30 times during at each Climb.

Join Us - May 11th, 2013

Chedoke Golf Course Stairs

Climbing starts at 9am and will run to 5pm

5KM Walk starts at 10:30am

Participate as an individual, on a team, or as a competitor in climbing the Chedoke stairs for 1 hour OR complete the 5KM walk up the escarpment and raise funds through pledges and donations from people to the community to support Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.

Date: 
Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Rotary Club of Ancaster A.M. presents...A Cosmopolitan Affair

You're invited to The Rotary Club of Ancaster A.M.'s Cosmopolitan Affair Fashion Show, Thursday, May 23 in support of The CIBC Breast Assessment Centre.

Dining in London

Fashion Show

Live Entertainment

Date: 
Thursday, May 23, 2013 (All day)

Join us for Relay For Life Hamilton 2013!

in support of

Date: 
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 7:00pm - Saturday, June 8, 2013 - 7:00am

Hamilton Health Sciences and Cancer Care Ontario Announce New President, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Regional Vice President, Regional Cancer Program

Hamilton Health Sciences and Cancer Care Ontario Announce New President, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Regional Vice President, Regional Cancer Program

Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ralph Meyer, MD, FRCP(C), as the incoming President, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and Regional Vice-President, Cancer Care Ontario for the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) Regional Cancer Program.

Stephanie Lynch wins 2 tickets to see Oprah Live

Stephanie Lynch is the happy winner of 2 floor seat tickets to see Oprah LIVE at Copps Coliseum on April 13. Stephanie is a member of the JHCC Relay For Life Hamilton 2013 team called “Blood Buds” from the department of Hematology. 

Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign

 
Thanks to support from Shoppers Drug Mart’s Tree of Life Campaign, patients visiting the planned CIBC Breast Assessment Centre will have their own resource centre where they can learn about breast cancer and access educational information.

Expert Advice Helps Donor Pay Tribute to Dad

Fourteen years ago, Deborah Chamberlain’s father, Hadley, was diagnosed with late-stage prostate cancer. Even now, the moment she heard his prognosis is seared into her memory.

The advanced state of his cancer meant that surgery was not an option and he was referred to Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre for an aggressive radiation and chemotherapy regimen. “Sadly the cancer was too advanced and we were told he had less than a year to live,” recalls Deborah. “Two months later he was gone. I was devastated.”

Carnevale Inspired Fundraiser to Support Patients with Blood Cancers

HAMILTON, March 12, 2013 – On  May 11, 2013 Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation will host Carnevale Venice – the 12th annual Hummingbird Ball. The black-tie fundraiser will celebrate the history and culture of the Carnevale, and will feature intricately designed masks, delectable Venetian cuisine and period inspired decor.

SC Johnson Announces $250K Donation in Support of the CIBC Breast Assessment Centre

On February 6, representatives from Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation and SC Johnson Canada gathered at the company's corporate offices in Brantford to announce a $250,000 donation in support of the planned CIBC Breast Assessment Centre.

Son ‘Saddles Up’ in Dad’s Honour

For most young adults, watching a parent die of cancer is a difficult and traumatic experience. For 25-year-old Kyle, the driving force behind the ‘Saddle-Up for Cancer’ fundraiser, the experience was life-changing.

Kyle, now a parent himself, organized the event as a tribute to his dad, Brian, despite their once troubled relationship.
“Growing up, my dad and I had a strained relationship and didn’t always see eye-to-eye on a lot of stuff,” says Kyle.

New Cancer Research Chair Announced

With all that research has taught us in the past several decades about how best to diagnose and treat cancer, how to prevent the disease, however, is a question that still puzzles patients and their doctors.

Juravinski President Announces Retirement

After a long and distinguished career as a physician, researcher and health and cancer care system leader, Dr. Bill Evans, President of Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, has announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2013.

Olivia Newton-John Talks Breast Cancer at Sold-Out Fundraiser

On November 19th, over 900 guests gathered at Carmen’s Banquet Centre for Singing a New Tune: An Evening with Olivia Newton-John.

The celebrity fundraiser, headlined by the four-time Grammy Award winning singer and actress, was presented in partnership with title sponsors ArcelorMittal Dofasco and McKeil Marine, with proceeds supporting the planned CIBC Breast Assessment Centre at Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre.

Tea for Two 2012

On June 10, the Juravinski Cancer Centre Foundation and presenting sponsors, Michael and Jane Schwenger hosted Tea for Two, a fundraising event in support of the CIBC Breast Assessment Centre.

Thank you for supporting a great cause, a fun time was had by everyone. 

Date: 
Sunday, June 10, 2012 - 2:00pm

Hamilton Couple Leave Major Gift

Following the passing of Hella Schmidt in 2011 due to complications from a stroke, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation was honoured to receive a significant gift from the estate of Hella and her late husband Albert Schmidt.

The couple, who were happily married for more than 60 years, immigrated to Canada from Germany following the Second World War. Establishing themselves in Hamilton, they settled into well-paying jobs – Albert worked for machinery manufacturer International Harvester, and Hella worked as a seamstress at Coppley Apparel.

Bank of Montreal Recognized for $500,000 Gift

Pictured from L to R: Harvey Bremer, BMO Personal Banking Area Manager; David Wormald, Integrated Assistant Vice-President of Diagnostic Services; Andy Skrypniak, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre Foundation Council Chair; Mike Schwenger, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Board Chair; Dr. Bill Evans, President, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre and Regional Vice-President, Cancer Care Ontario; Rick Jaques, Vice President, BMO South Central Ontario District.
 
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