As construction access is still limited while we wait to get the keys on November 26, we enticed some of our medical equipment vendors to showcase some of the exciting technologies we will soon be able to utilize in caring for our patients, families and lov...
The Niagara Health System is marking World Stroke Day today by reminding Niagara residents of the importance of calling 911 if they experience signs and symptoms of stroke. “Patients who delay coming to a designated stroke centre may disqualify themsel...
Dr. Kevin Smith, , is pleased to announce the appointment of the Community-Based Nominating Committee. This committee, first mentioned in Dr. Smith’s interim report () to the Minister of Health, and also recommended in his final report (), will evaluate ...
The number of women getting regular breast screening continues to increase in Niagara, but there are still more than 12,000 women in the region who should be getting screened and aren’t. “We know that regular breast screening saves lives, and we really ...
Members of the media are invited to tour the Mental Health & Addictions program in the final stages of construction at the New St. Catharines Site. At over 81,000 sq. ft., the Program boasts the largest department square footage in the new hospital, encompa...
An outbreak of (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) in the 4th floor surgical unit at the Welland Hospital Site has been declared over today. An outbreak is declared when the number of hospital-associated cases is higher than what is seen as the...
Did you know that there are still over 200 workers completing finishing touches, installing equipment, delivering furniture and testing the building systems and infrastructure of our new St. Catharines Site to ensure that the building is fully operational i...
The Niagara Health System has declared a unit outbreak of in the Complex Care Trillium Unit at the Greater Niagara General Hospital Site. An outbreak is declared when the number of hospital-associated cases is higher than what is seen as the normal thres...
An outbreak of (Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus) outbreak in the C3 East at the St. Catharines General Hospital Site has been declared over today. An outbreak is declared when the number of hospital-associated cases is higher than what is seen as the n...
The Urgent Care Centre and other services at the Ontario Street Site of the Niagara Health System (NHS) will remain open as usual to treat patients throughout the duration of the Niagara Wine Festival. The Ontario Street Site, located at 155 Ontario St. in S...
