Public Health

Have flu, COVID or cold symptoms & looking for medical support?
To help reduce pressure at significantly strained local hospital emergency departments, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has opened a Flu, COVID & Cold Clinic @ West 5th Campus for all ages, in partnership with Hamilton Health Sciences & primary care doctors.
Learn more about clinic, hours of operation & how to book an appointment.
Keeping Hamilton safe and healthy
Hamilton Public Health Services offers a range services and supports to address the growing and changing needs of our community. Nurses, doctors, counsellors, and other trained health professionals work with our community partners to promote and protect your health, prevent infectious diseases, and inspect for health hazards.
We offer health promotion programs and services, manage control of diseases, and offer clinic services including immunization and sexual health services.

Coronavirus (COVID)
We need to continue being mindful that COVID-19 is still present in our community, even as public health measures are changing.
A fall COVID-19 bivalent booster dose is available for individuals who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. Starting Sept 26, individuals aged 18 years & older will be eligible to receive the fall booster.