New Shockwave procedure brings life-saving cardiac care to Niagara
This new procedure clears calcium blockages from arteries, enabling Niagara Health physicians to complete more angioplasties and prevent serious cardiac events.
Niagara Health is on the leading edge of developing and using innovative systems.
We are constantly innovating to help provide our patients and families with the best care possible.
New partnerships, coupled with advancements in technology, allow our healthcare providers to better diagnose, treat and care for their patients. We are also a leader in the shift to community-based care – focusing on supporting patients with chronic diseases by helping them safely manage their conditions from the comfort of their home.
Here are some examples of innovation at Niagara Health:
This new procedure clears calcium blockages from arteries, enabling Niagara Health physicians to complete more angioplasties and prevent serious cardiac events.
The new Hospital Information System will free up pharmacists from tasks that aren’t a good use of their skills so they can work more directly with patients – something they are keen to do.