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Niagara Health launches digital platform to improve surgical care experiences for patients

Niagara Health launches digital platform to improve surgical care experiences for patients

Posted Apr 11th, 2023

Niagara Health has launched a new digital platform to improve patient outcomes and surgical care experiences before and after hip, knee, shoulder, bowel and transurethral resection of the prostate surgeries.

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‘It gave me my life back’ says Niagara organ transplant recipient

‘It gave me my life back’ says Niagara organ transplant recipient

Posted Apr 4th, 2023

When Brittany Smith first found out she needed a kidney transplant, her family didn’t hesitate to find out if they could be a donor.

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Business leader Susanne Flett joins Niagara Health’s Board of Directors

Business leader Susanne Flett joins Niagara Health’s Board of Directors

Posted Mar 30th, 2023

The Niagara Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Susanne Flett to the Board, effective Saturday, April 1.

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Misinformation and health care don’t mix: it’s time to focus on facts

Misinformation and health care don’t mix: it’s time to focus on facts

Posted Mar 30th, 2023

It doesn’t matter where you look. Right across our province and country, health-care systems are facing tremendous challenges. And yet, despite the many obstacles that stand in our way, there is reason for optimism and hope.

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Reimagining the Indigenous healthcare experience

Reimagining the Indigenous healthcare experience

Posted Mar 30th, 2023

As Niagara Health’s first Manager of Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation, Charity Beland is intent on changing the narrative around Indigenous patient experiences.

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An update on our path to reconciliation

An update on our path to reconciliation

Posted Mar 29th, 2023

Niagara Health (NH) continues on its journey towards improving the quality and safety of care for Indigenous patients.

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St. Catharines hospital incident

St. Catharines hospital incident

Posted Mar 28th, 2023

Earlier today there was an unfortunate incident at our St. Catharines hospital, when a vehicle driven by a visitor struck our building near the Walker Family Cancer Centre entrance, causing significant damage. The driver did not suffer serious injuries and received care in our Emergency Department. Fortunately no staff, physicians or patients inside the building were physically injured.

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Après quelque 327 000 tests de dépistage, le Centre d’évaluation COVID-19 et les cliniques de traitement de la COVID, du rhume et de la grippe de Santé Niagara fermeront leurs portes

Après quelque 327 000 tests de dépistage, le Centre d’évaluation COVID-19 et les cliniques de traitement de la COVID, du rhume et de la grippe de Santé Niagara fermeront leurs portes

Posted Mar 27th, 2023

Le Centre d’évaluation COVID-19 et les cliniques de traitement de la COVID, du rhume et de la grippe de Santé Niagara fermeront pour de bon le vendredi 31 mars prochain.

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327,000 swabs later, Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre and COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinics set to close

327,000 swabs later, Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre and COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinics set to close

Posted Mar 27th, 2023

Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre and COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinics (CCFCC) will permanently close on Friday, March 31, 2023.

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10 YEARS LATER: Walker Family Cancer Centre celebrates a decade of providing compassionate care in Niagara

10 YEARS LATER: Walker Family Cancer Centre celebrates a decade of providing compassionate care in Niagara

Posted Mar 23rd, 2023

Since opening in 2013, the WFCC has supported more than 9,000 radiation therapy visits that would have otherwise taken place outside Niagara. There has also been an increased opportunity for patients in the region to receive chemotherapy treatment.

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