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‘We’re an adaptable group’

‘We’re an adaptable group’

Posted May 19th, 2023

Michelle Rapattoni is one of 362 PSWs at Niagara Health, supporting clinical teams and patients on their healthcare journey.

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World of experience leads nurse to Niagara Health

World of experience leads nurse to Niagara Health

Posted May 8th, 2023

Kavitha Kuriakose’s constant willingness to learn and develop professionally has led her to Niagara Health – more than 13,600 kilometres from where she started her nursing career.

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New role signals ‘big change’ for Indigenous patients

New role signals ‘big change’ for Indigenous patients

Posted May 5th, 2023

Indigenous Relations Specialist Jolene Courchene is part of a team that will ensure inclusive, equitable and compassionate healthcare for Indigenous patients and their families.

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Reimagining the Indigenous healthcare experience

Reimagining the Indigenous healthcare experience

Posted Mar 30th, 2023

As Niagara Health’s first Manager of Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation, Charity Beland is intent on changing the narrative around Indigenous patient experiences.

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General surgery resident driven to serve humanity at NH and beyond

General surgery resident driven to serve humanity at NH and beyond

Posted Mar 22nd, 2023

Dr. Noman Hassan reflects on how working with a Muslim youth group steered him toward a career in medicine and making the world a better place.

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Changing the face of medicine part of Interim Chief’s career ambitions

Changing the face of medicine part of Interim Chief’s career ambitions

Posted Feb 24th, 2023

As both a psychiatrist and hospital leader, Dr. Victor Uwaifo hopes to be a role model for Black people aspiring to careers in healthcare.

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‘It’s exciting to see change’: NH’s first Black History Month committee chair

‘It’s exciting to see change’: NH’s first Black History Month committee chair

Posted Feb 10th, 2023

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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Recreational therapist helps patients harvest healing

Recreational therapist helps patients harvest healing

Posted Feb 6th, 2023

Kristen Young and her patients in the Mental Health Program are gearing up for a seventh gardening season together. The all-encompassing, sensory act of gardening has proven to be good medicine.

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Fighting stigma a career-long ambition for Niagara Health educator

Fighting stigma a career-long ambition for Niagara Health educator

Posted Jan 18th, 2023

As Mental Health and Addictions Program educator, Derek Christensen has dedicated his career to helping others better understand patients and those working to help them.

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‘Putting all of the pieces together’ for future RPNs

‘Putting all of the pieces together’ for future RPNs

Posted Dec 20th, 2022

Cathy Case, a Registered Practical Nurse at the Niagara Falls Site, has been recognized with a provincial award for being an outstanding role model and mentor to practical nursing students.

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