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‘Service begins the moment you decide to show up’: ED volunteer

Posted May 1st, 2025

‘Service begins the moment you decide to show up’: ED volunteer

For Moises Vasquez, volunteering in the Niagara Health Emergency Department (ED) is more than an act of service. It’s a way to stay connected to his roots and continue providing patient care, even while not yet practicing his profession in Canada.

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Family Room volunteer channels the Force on Star Wars Day

Family Room volunteer channels the Force on Star Wars Day

Posted May 5th, 2025

On May the Fourth, the Ronald McDonald Family Room (RMFR) at the Marotta Family Hospital was transformed – but not by Jedi mind tricks.

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NHKI Research Day underscores the importance of community in improving healthcare

NHKI Research Day underscores the importance of community in improving healthcare

Posted May 2nd, 2025

This year marked the fifth instalment of Research Day, which saw more than 170 attendees from nine health and academic organizations across the Greater Toronto Area gather to focus on patient engagement and partnership in community hospital research.

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Primary care is the path forward

Primary care is the path forward

Posted May 2nd, 2025

I want to acknowledge the heartfelt advocacy expressed in recent opinion pieces and news articles about the Urgent Care Centres in Fort Erie and Port Colborne. We all want the same thing — for all Niagara residents to have access to timely, high-quality care. But we owe it to the community to talk honestly about what’s really needed.

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‘Service begins the moment you decide to show up’: ED volunteer

‘Service begins the moment you decide to show up’: ED volunteer

Posted May 1st, 2025

For Moises Vasquez, volunteering in the Niagara Health Emergency Department (ED) is more than an act of service. It’s a way to stay connected to his roots and continue providing patient care, even while not yet practicing his profession in Canada.

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Niagara Health to host hepatitis C community awareness event

Niagara Health to host hepatitis C community awareness event

Posted May 1st, 2025

Niagara Health will host a free community event on Friday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Welland Hospital, in recognition of Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day.

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‘It’s about being part of something that makes a difference in people’s lives’: Niagara Health volunteer

‘It’s about being part of something that makes a difference in people’s lives’: Niagara Health volunteer

Posted Apr 30th, 2025

Lucia Camelo feels a sense of belonging when she volunteers at Niagara Health. Through her work in the Marotta Family Hospital gift shop, she’s giving back to the community, improving her English and helping people.

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