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Artwork by six-year-old artist selected for Niagara Health's 2023 holiday card

Artwork by six-year-old artist selected for Niagara Health's 2023 holiday card

Posted Dec 20th, 2023

Kinsley Miller, the six-year-old daughter of Niagara Health Ward Clerk Sarah Miller, is the incredible artist behind the grand prize-winning entry for the Annual Holiday Card Contest for Kids.

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Indigenous Inclusion Month: Honouring Truth and Reconciliation

Indigenous Inclusion Month: Honouring Truth and Reconciliation

Posted Oct 3rd, 2023

September marked the third annual Indigenous Inclusion Month at Niagara Health.

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Indigenous Health Services team driven to break down barriers to accessing healthcare

Indigenous Health Services team driven to break down barriers to accessing healthcare

Posted Sep 27th, 2023

With three new additions to the team that was established in January, Niagara Health continues to make better support of Indigenous patients and their families a priority.

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EVS aide’s healing journey stems from Indigenous roots

EVS aide’s healing journey stems from Indigenous roots

Posted Sep 13th, 2023

When Cherie Bernard needed to overcome past traumas, she turned to the local Indigenous community, which helped her find a healing rhythm through drumming and discover her Indigenous heritage.

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Niagara Health awards bursaries to staff and physicians keen to build skills, advance careers

Niagara Health awards bursaries to staff and physicians keen to build skills, advance careers

Posted Jul 26th, 2023

The organization plans to provide $30,000 annually for professional development and training opportunities that will help transform healthcare.

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Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team unveils artwork

Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team unveils artwork

Posted Jun 26th, 2023

Niagara Health unveiled Indigenous artwork created as a visual identity for the Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team during an event at the St. Catharines hospital.

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‘It’s a safe space’

‘It’s a safe space’

Posted Jun 26th, 2023

Environmental Services Aide Jill Cameron, who identifies as non-binary queer, says they’re grateful for Niagara Health’s outright displays of support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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Canada, NH offer PSW freedom to live as his true self

Canada, NH offer PSW freedom to live as his true self

Posted Jun 9th, 2023

Ricardo Craveiro Blanco left Venezuela seven years ago to live and work safely and freely as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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Building bridges at the forefront of Niagara Health’s diversity employer recognition

Building bridges at the forefront of Niagara Health’s diversity employer recognition

Posted Mar 7th, 2023

Niagara Health is being recognized for having exceptional workplace diversity and inclusive programming as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2023.

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Changing the face of medicine part of Interim Chief’s career ambitions

Changing the face of medicine part of Interim Chief’s career ambitions

Posted Feb 24th, 2023

As both a psychiatrist and hospital leader, Dr. Victor Uwaifo hopes to be a role model for Black people aspiring to careers in healthcare.

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