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Sources of renewal and the keys to health leadership

Sources of renewal and the keys to health leadership

Posted Oct 4th, 2022

Dr. Shira Brown joined the Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Future podcast to share her perspectives on health leadership as a source and function of renewal when making a difference in someone's life. She talks about the value of team and having a work family, as well as the role leadership plays.

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Chalking up gratitude for healthcare workers

Chalking up gratitude for healthcare workers

Posted Sep 30th, 2022

Welland woman and mother of Niagara Health Registered Practical Nurse takes to the sidewalk to send messages of support to healthcare workers.

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Remember: Wear a mask and screen for COVID-19 before visiting a Niagara Health site

Remember: Wear a mask and screen for COVID-19 before visiting a Niagara Health site

Posted Sep 29th, 2022

Screening for COVID-19 symptoms continues to be an important step for stopping the spread of this highly contagious virus. Niagara Health is reminding all patients and visitors to screen for COVID-19 symptoms before entering the hospital by filling out the online form. Be prepared to show your results when asked.

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Rappel : Portez un masque et répondez aux questions de dépistage de la COVID-19 avant de vous présenter à un des sites de Santé Niagara

Rappel : Portez un masque et répondez aux questions de dépistage de la COVID-19 avant de vous présenter à un des sites de Santé Niagara

Posted Sep 29th, 2022

Le dépistage des symptômes de la COVID-19 demeure une mesure importante pour prévenir la propagation de ce virus très contagieux. L’équipe de Santé Niagara rappelle à tous les patients et à tous les visiteurs de faire un dépistage des symptômes de la COVID-19 avant d’entrer dans l’hôpital; il suffit de remplir le formulaire en ligne à NiagaraHealth.on.ca/Form. Soyez prêt à montrer vos résultats quand on vous le demandera.

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Healthcare and learning Indigenous identity a calling for Registered Nurse

Healthcare and learning Indigenous identity a calling for Registered Nurse

Posted Sep 28th, 2022

Becoming a Registered Nurse has long been a goal for Kassidy Bell. So, too, is learning about her Indigenous heritage and helping to provide culturally sensitive, equitable healthcare for Indigenous patients and others.

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​St. Catharines Site Emergency Department returns to normal operations​

​St. Catharines Site Emergency Department returns to normal operations​

Posted Sep 27th, 2022

The Emergency Department (ED) at Niagara Health’s St. Catharines Site returned to normal operations as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 as it winds down the response to a hazardous materials incident.  

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Santé Niagara répond à un incident dans la communauté mettant en cause des matières dangereuses

Santé Niagara répond à un incident dans la communauté mettant en cause des matières dangereuses

Posted Sep 27th, 2022

Santé Niagara répond actuellement à un incident dans la communauté mettant en cause des matières dangereuses. L’emplacement de St. Catharines s’attend à recevoir jusqu’à 23 patients en lien avec cet incident.

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Niagara Health responding to hazardous incident in the community

Niagara Health responding to hazardous incident in the community

Posted Sep 27th, 2022

Niagara Health is currently responding to a hazardous materials incident. We anticipate receiving up to 23 patients at the St. Catharines Site as a result of an incident that occurred in the community. 

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Message from Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Burlington Region Hospitals

Message from Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Burlington Region Hospitals

Posted Sep 26th, 2022

In response to province-wide health system capacity constraints, the Government of Ontario has passed Bill 7 (More Beds, Better Care Act), which impacts patients who are clinically determined as ready for discharge and are awaiting placement in their preferred long-term care home.

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Un message de la part des hôpitaux de la région de Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant et Burlington

Un message de la part des hôpitaux de la région de Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, Brant et Burlington

Posted Sep 26th, 2022

En raison de la capacité restreinte du système de santé de la province, le gouvernement de l’Ontario a adopté le projet de loi 7 (Loi de 2022 pour plus de lits et de meilleurs soins). Cette loi a une incidence sur les patients qui, de l’avis d’un clinicien, peuvent recevoir leur congé et attendent d’être placés dans le foyer de soins de longue durée de leur choix.

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