Hospital Spotlight: 'They treated me like… I was worth saving': COVID-19 survivor
Five years later, former patient Carmine Posteraro returned to the Marotta Family Hospital to thank the ICU team who changed his life.
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Hospital Spotlight: Local stroke survivor’s journey helps shape global care standards
Paul Brady didn't hesitate when the opportunity arose to participate in a global study exploring whether a particular blood thinner can reduce overall stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation and a history of brain bleeding, without increasing the chance of re-bleeding.
‘I'm in the midst of on and on and on’: Rev. Bob Bond reflects on his sepsis diagnosis
The former Niagara Health chaplain was diagnosed with sepsis nearly a year ago. His healthcare journey with the illness that causes one in 18 deaths in Canada continues today with the optimism the end is in sight.
Hospital Spotlight: Cornea transplant “greatest gift of all” for recipient
Perry Wintle lost vision in his left eye after a bacterial infection destroyed his cornea. Thanks to someone who registered to be an organ and tissue donor, Perry can see again.
Hospital Spotlight: ‘I didn’t think I could survive’: Woman recalls important impact her care team had on her recovery
Thao Pham was near death when she was admitted to hospital in February 2022. Her Niagara Health care team worked for eight months to bring her back to health, becoming like family in the process.
‘I never thought I was at risk at all’ - Stroke patient
After suffering a stroke last November, David Horton is feeling largely back to normal thanks to his wife, Brenda, and Niagara Health’s Stroke Care team.
Former CFL kicker gives back to Niagara Health Cardiology Program
As thanks for the care he received when he had a heart attack and stroke, Dan Giancola raised enough money to buy Niagara Health a new electrocardiography machine.
Small fabric, big impact: Cancer survivor and sister donate hundreds of port pillows to support Niagara Health patients
What started out as an individual show of support for a patient with breast cancer by her sister has turned into a source of comfort for other Niagara Health patients.
‘It’s 15 minutes of your time’
Avia Whitehorne is on a mission to encourage women over 50 to book regular mammograms after cancerous cells were discovered during the Niagara Health employee’s own routine check-up.
‘From the time I accessed the website to seeing someone, it took 45 minutes from the comfort of my own home.’ — Niagara Virtual Urgent Care patient
Ninety per cent of patients who use this new virtual service are receiving the care they need on a timely basis and avoiding an unnecessary Emergency Department visit.
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