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Retirement Announcement

Retirement Announcement

Posted Oct 4th, 2023

Dr. Johan Viljoen has retired from his position as Chief of Staff and Executive Vice-President, Medical Affairs. Dr. Viljoen has made significant contributions to Niagara Health over the past 30 years as an obstetrician and gynecologist, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Chief of Staff and Executive Vice-President, Medical Affairs. 

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Construction as it happens: Watch the South Niagara Hospital live feed camera

Construction as it happens: Watch the South Niagara Hospital live feed camera

Posted Oct 4th, 2023

With a new image updated every five minutes and a featured time-lapse video setting, you can now watch construction of the new South Niagara hospital live from your desktop or mobile device.

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Indigenous Inclusion Month: Honouring Truth and Reconciliation

Indigenous Inclusion Month: Honouring Truth and Reconciliation

Posted Oct 3rd, 2023

September marked the third annual Indigenous Inclusion Month at Niagara Health.

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Niagara Health is putting people first during Healthy Workplace Month, and beyond

Niagara Health is putting people first during Healthy Workplace Month, and beyond

Posted Oct 2nd, 2023

Niagara Health has increased programming for all staff and physicians through NH Unplugged, during this edition of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month.

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‘It’s never too late to learn’: Former environmental services aide finds his calling as PSW

‘It’s never too late to learn’: Former environmental services aide finds his calling as PSW

Posted Sep 29th, 2023

Jesse ONeil was inspired by the care he witnessed in the Emergency Department while working as an EVS Aide. 

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Indigenous Health Services team driven to break down barriers to accessing healthcare

Indigenous Health Services team driven to break down barriers to accessing healthcare

Posted Sep 27th, 2023

With three new additions to the team that was established in January, Niagara Health continues to make better support of Indigenous patients and their families a priority.

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‘There’s no better feeling than saving a life’: NH physicians travel to Guyana to help patients with kidney disease

‘There’s no better feeling than saving a life’: NH physicians travel to Guyana to help patients with kidney disease

Posted Sep 25th, 2023

The quartet of doctors self-finance their humanitarian efforts to provide healthcare to those facing barriers, including performing fistula procedures that sustain dialysis treatment.

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‘It’s a privilege to get to do what I do’: NICU nurse cares for Niagara Health’s tiniest patients with an unwavering heart

‘It’s a privilege to get to do what I do’: NICU nurse cares for Niagara Health’s tiniest patients with an unwavering heart

Posted Sep 22nd, 2023

As a registered nurse in Niagara Health's NICU, Abby MacNaught provides care to the tiniest and most vulnerable patients, all while supporting families as they navigate the NICU journey.

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Hospital Spotlight: ‘I wasn’t scared’; Prostate cancer survivor advocated for his health

Hospital Spotlight: ‘I wasn’t scared’; Prostate cancer survivor advocated for his health

Posted Sep 21st, 2023

When Gerry Sergenese found out he had prostate cancer, he says it was the team of staff and physicians at Niagara Health that made the difficult experience reassuring.

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Need for connection prompts launch and success of nursing peer support group

Need for connection prompts launch and success of nursing peer support group

Posted Sep 20th, 2023

When Brigitte Alcide, Erica Plante and Annie Mazmanian had no one else to turn to during the pandemic, they turned to each other and found a way to help their colleagues in the process.

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