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NH geriatrics pharmacist a rarity for Canadian hospitals 

NH geriatrics pharmacist a rarity for Canadian hospitals 

Posted Mar 28th, 2024

As one of the few pharmacists dedicated to inpatient geriatric care in a Canadian hospital, Benson Lam is blazing a professional trail while underscoring Niagara Health’s emphasis on high-quality care for older persons. 

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Nurses helping nurses

Nurses helping nurses

Posted Mar 18th, 2024

The Clinical Scholar Coaching Program is a provincially funded nurse mentorship program that connects new nurses with experienced colleagues to help them become expert practitioners.

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‘Constantly be curious’: Rev. Bob Bond reflects on a career as Niagara Health chaplain

‘Constantly be curious’: Rev. Bob Bond reflects on a career as Niagara Health chaplain

Posted Mar 4th, 2024

The Spiritual and Religious Care Manager, who retired Feb. 29, left indelible marks on the lives he touched during his 33-year career in healthcare.

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EVS supervisor ‘happy to teach’ as a Black leader in healthcare

EVS supervisor ‘happy to teach’ as a Black leader in healthcare

Posted Feb 28th, 2024

Andre Holness came to Niagara Health to be the healthcare leader he always wanted to be: Someone who supports his team and educates them about everything from the ins and outs of their jobs to Black culture and history.

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Honouring her heroes

Honouring her heroes

Posted Feb 9th, 2024

Service Transition Specialist Nicole Bindoo celebrates the excellence of her heroes every day by carrying their influence with her in her work and community contributions.

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Mentorship program led to ‘perfect match’ for participants

Mentorship program led to ‘perfect match’ for participants

Posted Feb 5th, 2024

Kayleigh Tyrer was unsure about the direction she wanted her career to go when she started with the Extraordinary Us mentorship program last year. Thanks to a successful partnership, her path forward is clearer.

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Goal-getter: Emergency medicine chief named academic lead for McMaster medical school

Goal-getter: Emergency medicine chief named academic lead for McMaster medical school

Posted Jan 31st, 2024

Dr. Rafi Setrak’s devotion to education has led him to play many roles with McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine in Niagara, all of them culminating in his latest appointment.

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NH volunteer earns prestigious June Callwood Award

NH volunteer earns prestigious June Callwood Award

Posted Jan 3rd, 2024

John Whitehead’s experience with Niagara Health’s Diabetes Education Centre inspired him to become a powerful voice and gentle support for other patients with Type 1 diabetes.

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Thrombosis research co-ordinator wins national award

Thrombosis research co-ordinator wins national award

Posted Dec 5th, 2023

Less than a year on the job, Kailee Morrison was named Research Co-ordinator of the Year by the Canadian Venous Thromboembolism Network.

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RPN wins provincial award of excellence in mental healthcare

RPN wins provincial award of excellence in mental healthcare

Posted Nov 20th, 2023

“I feel this passion inside me anytime I’m able to care for a patient,” Alana Hawrylyshyn says. “I’m here, I feel you, I got you. I’m here to speak on your behalf.”

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