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RSV vaccination will help protect Niagara’s babies

RSV vaccination will help protect Niagara’s babies

Posted Aug 30th, 2024

After nine months of joyfully anticipating the birth of their first child, Greg and Alana welcomed their healthy, full-term newborn Alicia into the world. Those early weeks were filled with firsts — first smiles, first coos, first sleepless nights.

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Countdown to new Niagara hospitals electronic health records system is on

Countdown to new Niagara hospitals electronic health records system is on

Posted Aug 28th, 2024

Niagara Health is on the brink of a transformative change as we prepare to launch our new hospital information system this November.

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Addiction peer support worker shares sobriety journey ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

Addiction peer support worker shares sobriety journey ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

Posted Aug 28th, 2024

Terra Chambers knows firsthand what it’s like to rely on Niagara Health’s Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. It was her own struggles with addiction and mental health that led her to help others.

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NHKI researchers team up to teach next generation of healthcare investigators

NHKI researchers team up to teach next generation of healthcare investigators

Posted Aug 23rd, 2024

The quintet of researchers, including Niagara Health Knowledge Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Tsang, will teach Applied Qualitative Research Methods in Health at McMaster University and further establish the NHKI as a key player in qualitative health research.

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Hospital Spotlight: ‘Seize each day’: Niagara marathoner reflects on life’s lessons after cancer diagnosis

Hospital Spotlight: ‘Seize each day’: Niagara marathoner reflects on life’s lessons after cancer diagnosis

Posted Aug 22nd, 2024

Chris Kavanagh has cheated death twice. The first time was because of running. The second time, it was running that helped save him.

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ICU physician starts speaker series to remind care teams of successes

ICU physician starts speaker series to remind care teams of successes

Posted Aug 21st, 2024

Dr. Joyce Lam’s Intensive Care Unit Survivorship Speaker Series will see three or four patients return each year to share their stories with staff about resuming life as usual after receiving care in the ICU.

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South Niagara Hospital Project Newsletter-  August 2024

South Niagara Hospital Project Newsletter- August 2024

Posted Aug 21st, 2024

Read the latest issue of the South Niagara Hospital Project Newsletter

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Opening doors to healthcare: Indigenous youth discover diverse career paths at Niagara Health

Opening doors to healthcare: Indigenous youth discover diverse career paths at Niagara Health

Posted Aug 16th, 2024

A group of Indigenous youth engaged in an immersive, hands-on learning experience at Niagara Health on Wednesday, exploring various hospital departments and discovering potential career paths in healthcare.

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Community involvement sought in selecting Indigenous art for Outpatient Mental Health Units

Community involvement sought in selecting Indigenous art for Outpatient Mental Health Units

Posted Aug 12th, 2024

Community feedback and preferences will play a significant role in determining the final selection of art pieces for display. Community selection will be open until Aug. 30, 2024.

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Take Five with Dr. Leonard

Take Five with Dr. Leonard

Posted Aug 12th, 2024

Dr. Blair Leonard’s love for music has a profound impact on his ability to deliver exceptional thrombosis care for patients.

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