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BIG MOVE: Pedalling for a purpose

Posted Aug 29th, 2014

BIG MOVE: Pedalling for a purpose For the sixth year, the scenic roads of Niagara will be filled with determined cyclists who have come together on a mission – to support patients of the Walker Family Cancer Centre. The Big Move Cancer Ride, happening...

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The wedding planners

Posted Aug 8th, 2014

When Eliza Hughes-Fitzpatrick was making plans for her wedding in New Brunswick, she figured it would be nearly impossible for her mom to watch her big day. Her mother, Adrienne Fitzpatrick, is a Niagara Health System dialysis patient and lives some 1,500 k...

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Community event raises awareness about Hepatitis

Posted Jul 23rd, 2014

Hepatitis C Community Event Niagara Health System’s Hepatitis C Care Clinic and community partners are hosting a World Hepatitis Day educational event on Monday, July 28 at Market Square in St. Catharines. The event will raise awareness about hepatitis ...

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Opportunities for volunteers in NHS Emergency Departments

Posted Jul 17th, 2014

Niagara Health System has openings for volunteers in our Emergency Departments at the Welland, Niagara Falls and St. Catharines sites. “Volunteering at the hospital offers a rewarding experience and meaningful work for community members who want to get in...

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OneFoundation for NHS recruits CEO

Posted Jul 8th, 2014

OneFoundation for NHS recruits CEO OneFoundation for Niagara Health System is pleased to announce that Paulanne Jushkevich is joining the newly amalgamated organization in the role of Chief Executive Officer this August. In this important fundraising role...

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NHS stroke program excelling

Posted Jun 26th, 2014

Niagara’s stroke program is excelling in a number of key provincial performance indicators for stroke care, according to a recent stroke report card.

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Germgo Media Group’s “Clean Hands Challenge” Takes Hand Hygiene Awareness Campaign To Niagara Health System

Posted Jun 24th, 2014

(MISSISSAUGA) - The Germgo Media Group is pleased to be taking its “Clean Hands Challenge,” a travelling interactive event, to 6 Niagara Health System hospitals starting Monday, June 23rd in St. Catharines and concluding Friday, June 27th in Niagara Fal...

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Niagara Health System announces new President Dr. Suzanne Johnston

Posted Jun 3rd, 2014

Niagara Health System is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of Dr. Suzanne Johnston to the position of President for NHS. Dr. Johnston is currently Vice President, Clinical Programs, and Chief Nursing Officer at Northe...

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Exploring more local food options at hospitals and healthcare institutions

Posted May 16th, 2014

Niagara Health System (NHS) is leading an initiative to increase the use of local food on menus at the hospital and at healthcare institutions across the region. Today marked the first step in creating a dialogue among hospital an...

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Fourteen nurses receive Awards of Excellence

Posted May 13th, 2014

Media Release Attachment A highlight of Nurses Week in Niagara is the Nursing Awards of Excellence, given out last night as nursing professionals gathered to be honoured by the Niagara Health System. “This year, 87 nurses were nominated by their peers f...

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