‘We’re an adaptable group’
Michelle Rapattoni is one of 362 PSWs at Niagara Health, supporting clinical teams and patients on their healthcare journey.
Michelle Rapattoni is one of 362 PSWs at Niagara Health, supporting clinical teams and patients on their healthcare journey.
Twenty-five Niagara Health recipients were recognized at the annual Nursing Excellence Awards to cap off National Nursing Week celebrations.
When Christopher Cage had his first sip of alcohol at 16, he immediately liked the way it helped him fit in and cope with anxiety. The Stevensville resident, who grew up in Niagara-on-the-Lake, says the way alcohol brought him out of his shell led to him trying cocaine. Both became a weekly habit for Cage, who started missing work and other commitments as addiction slowly but firmly took control of his life.
Kavitha Kuriakose’s constant willingness to learn and develop professionally has led her to Niagara Health – more than 13,600 kilometres from where she started her nursing career.
More than 2,500 nurses dedicate their services to Niagara Health, which is a record number being recognized during this year’s National Nursing Week, which takes place May 8 to 14.
For the first time since 2018, the event returned to an in-person forum, showcasing cutting-edge healthcare research from Niagara and beyond.
Indigenous Relations Specialist Jolene Courchene is part of a team that will ensure inclusive, equitable and compassionate healthcare for Indigenous patients and their families.
Niagara Health is hosting a community event in Niagara Falls next week to mark Canadian Viral Hepatitis Elimination Day.
The annual showcase of findings and ideas from researchers across Niagara and the Greater Toronto Area will be held in person at Brock University. The event highlights research dedicated to improving overall health and well-being, patient outcomes and how care is delivered.
The Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI) will transform healthcare in Niagara through knowledge generation and mobilization, and help position Niagara Health as a national leader in research at community hospitals.