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Bursary helps Operating Room RN improve patient care and reach career goal

Bursary helps Operating Room RN improve patient care and reach career goal

Posted Oct 27th, 2023

“I wanted to get more involved,” says Nithu Thonichalil. “I wanted to learn the surgical thought process of a surgeon” in the Operating Room.

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Hospital Spotlight: 'It’s the best four hours of my week’ Niagara Health volunteer says of connecting with his community

Hospital Spotlight: 'It’s the best four hours of my week’ Niagara Health volunteer says of connecting with his community

Posted Oct 26th, 2023

When Niagara Health volunteer Kenneth Ralph retired, he found a community connection and so much more by volunteering at the St. Catharines hospital.

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Niagara Health recognized for outstanding contributions to organ and tissue donation

Niagara Health recognized for outstanding contributions to organ and tissue donation

Posted Oct 25th, 2023

For the fourth time, Niagara Health has received the Hospital Achievement Award - Provincial Conversion Rate for outstanding organ and tissue donation.

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Enhanced anesthesia tray process transforms medication standardization at Niagara Health, improving patient safety

Enhanced anesthesia tray process transforms medication standardization at Niagara Health, improving patient safety

Posted Oct 20th, 2023

The new approach ensures a consistent and precise distribution of medications, reducing the risk of errors during medication administration and enhances overall patient care.

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Just book it: Breast cancer screening can save your life

Just book it: Breast cancer screening can save your life

Posted Oct 20th, 2023

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Niagara Health is urging anyone who is eligible for breast screening to schedule an appointment.

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Mammogram prep 101 + What to do if you get a callback

Mammogram prep 101 + What to do if you get a callback

Posted Oct 20th, 2023

Medical Oncologist Dr. Jennifer Bisson shares how best to prepare for a mammogram and what to do if you get a callback.

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Compassionate cancer care ‘made me feel like more than just a patient’

Compassionate cancer care ‘made me feel like more than just a patient’

Posted Oct 18th, 2023

When Beth Leclair began treatment for breast cancer, it was the compassion and emotional support of Registered Nurse Deborah Pogoda that made the biggest impact on her journey.

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South Niagara Hospital  – Deep Foundation Work

South Niagara Hospital – Deep Foundation Work

Posted Oct 16th, 2023

EllisDon Infrastructure Healthcare has issued a public notice regarding deep foundation work that will be taking place for the South Niagara Hospital project.

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New director knows power of healthcare research

New director knows power of healthcare research

Posted Oct 12th, 2023

Madelyn Law’s healthcare journey as a teen has inspired her life’s work, including her latest role leading a team dedicated to determining how research done at Niagara Health and elsewhere can be used to improve patient care.

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Unique role makes Niagara Health, Walker Family Cancer Centre a standout in patient care

Unique role makes Niagara Health, Walker Family Cancer Centre a standout in patient care

Posted Oct 6th, 2023

Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapists help patients with cancer get the right treatment quickly and Niagara Health is one of the few hospitals to have them.

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