How a hematologist is leading the efforts to use blood wisely
Dr. Mohammad Refaei’s efforts to help his colleagues make the most informed decisions about administering blood transfusions have earned Niagara Health national recognition.
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Gratitude and the Golden Rule at root of RN’s success
Registered Nurse Mary-Jo Sawula’s MO is to bring solace and peace to her patients. Her approach to care recently earned her a Niagara Health Nursing Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award.
Renseignements sur la gestion de la douleur pendant les accouchements
Santé Niagara est au courant de la pénurie mondiale des cathéters épiduraux qui sont utilisés pour administrer des médicaments contre la douleur pendant le travail et l’accouchement.
Information about pain management support during upcoming deliveries
Niagara Health is aware of a global shortage of epidural catheters, which are used to provide pain medication during labour and delivery.
Mise à jour pour la communauté au sujet des pressions exercées sur l’hôpital et des mesures que nous prenons pour y faire face
Tous les jours, Santé Niagara est confronté à une grave pénurie de travailleurs de la santé dans ses cinq emplacements et dans tous les services de l’hôpital. Le personnel et les médecins travaillent d’arrache-pied pour maintenir les services, notamment en faisant des quarts de travail supplémentaires, ainsi qu’en repoussant les vacances et les jours de repos dont ils ont besoin pour se remettre après avoir travaillé à un rythme effréné depuis le début de la pandémie.
An update to the community on hospital pressures and our response
Niagara Health is experiencing a serious shortage of healthcare workers, on a daily basis, across our five sites and in all areas of the hospital. Our staff and physicians are working full out to maintain service levels – including taking extra shifts and postponing their scheduled vacations and the regular time off they need to rest and recover after maintaining a gruelling pace since the pandemic began.
Patient Partner helps create meaningful improvements to healthcare experiences
Catherine Bourque is grateful for the care she’s received at Niagara Health and is using her perspective to help shape healthcare for others.
Know your options this holiday weekend for emergency, non-emergency care
As we head into the August holiday weekend and continue to experience unprecedented pressures, we are reminding the public of the importance of only visiting the Emergency Departments (ED) when in need of serious medical attention.
New hospital info system will transform delivery of health-care services in Niagara
Niagara Health is embarking on a $150-million digital transformation as we build a modern hospital information system (HIS) that will help us better serve patients. Column by Niagara Health President and CEO Lynn Guerriero.
Santé Niagara continue à subir énormément de pression en raison de la pénurie de professionnels de la santé
Les patients à Santé Niagara continueront à faire face à de longs temps d’attente et à de nombreux retards concernant les services en raison des pressions exercées sur le système. En effet, nos équipes et nos programmes à tous les emplacements subissent les contrecoups de l’importante pénurie de personnel, de la forte demande de services hospitaliers et de la pandémie de COVID-19 qui persiste.
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