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You might want to wash your hands before reading this
Stroll through the toy section of any dollar or department store and you’re likely to see them: wiggly, jiggly, sensory-type toys with soft spikes, tentacles and offshoots. Whether they’re on your shopping list or not, it’s almost impossible to walk by and not touch them. As an expert in infection prevention and control (IPAC), it’s a little easier not to.
‘You never think it could happen to you:’ Breast cancer survivor urges those eligible to book a mammogram
The letter that had been delivered to Ludmilla Stasii’s mailbox in September 2023 wasn’t out of the ordinary – in fact, Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) mails out thousands of identical ones every year.
NHKI gains international traction as leader in health research
Several researchers from the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute were invited to prominent healthcare conferences in Europe to share their findings.
HIS poised to ease caregiver pressures during hospital visits
Niagara Health’s new Hospital Information System will transform the caregiver experience by streamlining patient information and reducing the burden of recalling medical details so caregivers can focus more on supporting their loved ones.
Surgeon to triage ways to transform outpatient care
Driven by her passion for organizing and improving processes, Dr. Stephanie Phillips will lead the physician charge on improving ambulatory services for both patients and doctors alike.
‘Your mental health is just as important as your physical health’: Addictions Counsellor Kelsie Guay
Kelsie Guay never intended to become an addictions counsellor. Initially studying to work in corrections, it was a chance student placement at the New Port Centre in 2013 that changed the course of her career path.
Indigenous artists announced for Outpatient Mental Health artwork commissions
Niagara Health, along with the Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team, is excited to announce the selection of three Indigenous artists to create artworks for our Outpatient Mental Health Units in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland.
Laura Farrelly to retire after leading trifecta of high-profile departments at Niagara Health
Choppers carrying the wounded propelled through the cobalt blue sky as a man watched from the foothills of the mountain below.
Preparing for the worst: Meet the duo keeping Niagara Health ready for anything
From natural disasters to organization-wide emergencies, Simon Bridgland and Josh Marshall prepare Niagara Health for any possible scenario in their roles as Emergency Management Specialists.
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