Indigenous Inclusion Month: Honouring Truth and Reconciliation
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
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.
EVS aide’s healing journey stems from Indigenous roots
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.
Niagara Health awards bursaries to staff and physicians keen to build skills, advance careers
The organization plans to provide $30,000 annually for professional development and training opportunities that will help transform healthcare.
Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team unveils artwork
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.
‘It’s a safe space’
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.
Canada, NH offer PSW freedom to live as his true self
Ricardo Craveiro Blanco left Venezuela seven years ago to live and work safely and freely as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Building bridges at the forefront of Niagara Health’s diversity employer recognition
Niagara Health is being recognized for having exceptional workplace diversity and inclusive programming as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2023.
Changing the face of medicine part of Interim Chief’s career ambitions
As both a psychiatrist and hospital leader, Dr. Victor Uwaifo hopes to be a role model for Black people aspiring to careers in healthcare.
‘It’s exciting to see change’: NH’s first Black History Month committee chair
Clinical Manager Karen sees the difference the annual recognition has made to the organization and is optimistic about the emphasis placed on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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