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A doctor’s take: How Niagara’s new hospital information system will benefit you

A doctor’s take: How Niagara’s new hospital information system will benefit you

Posted Oct 3rd, 2024

The entire healthcare team at Niagara Health will have up-to-date patient information for a more seamless visit, Dr. Ben Tam writes.

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Niagara Health hosting inaugural DEI and health equity conference

Niagara Health hosting inaugural DEI and health equity conference

Posted Oct 2nd, 2024

This winter, healthcare leaders and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion change makers from across Ontario will gather at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Centre in St. Catharines for Niagara Health’s Transforming Care: DEI and Health Equity Knowledge Exchange.

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This October, get screened for breast cancer

This October, get screened for breast cancer

Posted Oct 1st, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a global and annual campaign that raises awareness about the impact of the most common cancer in Ontario women.

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Truth and Reconciliation is ‘all within us’: Project Manager

Truth and Reconciliation is ‘all within us’: Project Manager

Posted Sep 30th, 2024

Debby Schaubel took every opportunity presented to her to learn about Indigenous Peoples and experienced a powerful personal transformation in the process.

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Managing patient flow is a lot like air traffic control

Managing patient flow is a lot like air traffic control

Posted Sep 30th, 2024

At Niagara Health, each of our sites offers a variety of patient services and specialties. Our flow teams work closely with patients and families to transition patients to other sites to ensure the right providers, in the right place, are providing care.

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‘It slowly morphed into something much more important to me:’ Mentorship program builds leaders and bonds

‘It slowly morphed into something much more important to me:’ Mentorship program builds leaders and bonds

Posted Sep 27th, 2024

Debbie Audet and Dr. Mohammad Refaei are participants in the latest cohort of Extraordinary Us mentorship participants. They are an example of how the mentorship program not only builds leaders but also lasting bonds between mentors and mentees.

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Hospital Spotlight: Indigenous health team working to make Niagara Health a culturally safe place

Hospital Spotlight: Indigenous health team working to make Niagara Health a culturally safe place

Posted Sep 26th, 2024

From care plan advocacy to providing access to ceremonies, traditional medicine and teachings, the Indigenous health services team is working to make Niagara Health a culturally safe place.

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Niagara Health recognized for organ and tissue donation efforts

Niagara Health recognized for organ and tissue donation efforts

Posted Sep 25th, 2024

For half a decade and counting, Niagara Health has been recognized by Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network) for surpassing targets in support of organ and tissue donation.

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South Niagara Hospital on track to be first WELL Certified hospital in Canada

South Niagara Hospital on track to be first WELL Certified hospital in Canada

Posted Sep 24th, 2024

The new South Niagara Hospital project has reached an important milestone on the path to becoming Canada’s first WELL certified hospital. The project has achieved WELL Precertification through the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI)’s WELL v2 pilot. 

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Registered Nurse puts patients with mental health conditions at the forefront of care

Registered Nurse puts patients with mental health conditions at the forefront of care

Posted Sep 23rd, 2024

Anyone who spends even a fragment of time with Anthony Diaz would be hard-pressed to walk away from the interaction without cracking a smile at least once.

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