Skip to content
News & Updates from Niagara Health

Share This Page

Niagara Health News and Updates

Displaying posts in We are Niagara Health

Behavioural Supports team cracks code on compassionate care

Behavioural Supports team cracks code on compassionate care

Posted Aug 31st, 2023

You could call Lennie Epp and Paige Cote the dynamic duo when it comes to deciphering complex communication and behaviour in patients in an effort to improve healthcare experiences.

Read more

‘Embrace the change:’ Chief of Surgery hangs up his scrubs

‘Embrace the change:’ Chief of Surgery hangs up his scrubs

Posted Aug 28th, 2023

Dr. Ian Brown reflects on a long career punctuated by significant achievements – and challenges – in patient care in Niagara.

Read more

‘This can happen to anyone’: Doctor sees opioid crisis firsthand as volunteer

‘This can happen to anyone’: Doctor sees opioid crisis firsthand as volunteer

Posted Aug 9th, 2023

Infectious Diseases Director dedicates spare time to helping in the opioid crisis, taking his cues from colleagues on addiction’s frontlines.

Read more

’What would Bob do?’: Nurse a ‘legend’ in hemodialysis

’What would Bob do?’: Nurse a ‘legend’ in hemodialysis

Posted Jul 28th, 2023

Registered Nurse Bob Kubushesky’s skills and knowledge are so valued by colleagues and patients that coworkers often turn to him when issues arise.

Read more

Specialized program helps older adults live their best lives

Specialized program helps older adults live their best lives

Posted Jun 27th, 2023

The Geriatric Assessment Program is one of several services positioning Niagara Health as a leader in older adult care.

Read more

‘It’s a safe space’

‘It’s a safe space’

Posted Jun 26th, 2023

Environmental Services Aide Jill Cameron, who identifies as non-binary queer, says they’re grateful for Niagara Health’s outright displays of support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Read more

Canada, NH offer PSW freedom to live as his true self

Canada, NH offer PSW freedom to live as his true self

Posted Jun 9th, 2023

Ricardo Craveiro Blanco left Venezuela seven years ago to live and work safely and freely as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Read more

Niagara Health welcomes new leader

Niagara Health welcomes new leader

Posted Jun 8th, 2023

Simon Akinsulie will oversee professional and interprofessional practice and clinical support as Executive Vice-President, Practice, Clinical Support and Chief Nursing Executive.

Read more

‘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.

Read more

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.

Read more

Niagara Health System