The Health Equity Plan will focus on improving care for three priority populations: older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness and Black communities, aligning with Ontario Health’s Black Health Plan.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation to provide culturally inclusive care, Niagara Health’s Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team has opened a new Indigenous community room at the Marotta Family Hospital, with programming set to begin this month.
With upwards of 3,000 visits per month and growing, the Family Room has provided over 18,000 meals and snacks to caregivers, in addition to offering laundry services, emotional support, and respite for families with children in the hospital.
Medical student Prey Patel has had opportunities in the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute’s experiential learning research program that most of his peers won’t see until later in their careers. And he plans to pay it forward at Niagara Health when he graduates.
For Kevin Wylie, Manager of Staff Scheduling, hospital staffing is a complex puzzle that demands constant problem-solving, quick thinking and an in-depth understanding of union agreements, all with an eye to patient care.
Five years later, former patient Carmine Posteraro returned to the Marotta Family Hospital to thank the ICU team who changed his life.
The Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI) organized and hosted a meeting of top Canadian health researchers to develop a standardized approach to reporting research activity in Canadian community hospitals to get advancements in care to patients more quickly.
As spring ushers in a season of renewal, the Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team at Niagara Health opened its doors to the community for Biindigin Ziigwan, a gathering dedicated to connection, reflection and Reconciliation.
Thanks to Niagara Health’s ICC program, home nursing visits and 24/7 support, patients with chronic conditions can confidently manage their conditions at home, avoiding unnecessary trips to the Emergency Department.
In medicine, we’re constantly learning and improving. Over the past decade, advances in diagnosis and treatment have helped people live longer, even as they face more complex health conditions. As doctors, we are committed to providing the best care possible, which often means using the latest tools and treatments. But does more always mean better? Not necessarily.
