Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital network based in Hamilton, Ontario, affiliated with McMaster University. Formed in 1996 through a merger of multiple hospitals, HHS now spans seven hospitals and a cancer centre, serving over 2.3 million residents. Recognized for research excellence—including ranking third among Canadian hospitals in clinical research—HHS combines patient care with translational science, hosting the David Braley Cardiac, Vascular & Stroke Research Institute alongside robust innovation initiatives.