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Study co-authored by Niagara Health doctor increases treatment options for prostate cancer patients

Study co-authored by Niagara Health doctor increases treatment options for prostate cancer patients

Posted Oct 28th, 2022

Findings will help cancer doctors better treat recurring prostate cancer in those choosing a non-standard approach as first-line treatment.

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Helping patients understand how Emergency Departments work

Helping patients understand how Emergency Departments work

Posted Oct 14th, 2022

Niagara Health’s Emergency Departments (EDs) see nearly 150,000 patients in a year – about 400 per day – and are the busiest areas of the hospital.

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Breast cancer screening saves lives. Book your appointment today.

Breast cancer screening saves lives. Book your appointment today.

Posted Oct 13th, 2022

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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Request for Proposals Closed for South Niagara Site Hospital Project

Request for Proposals Closed for South Niagara Site Hospital Project

Posted Oct 12th, 2022

The request for proposals (RFP) stage has closed for teams to submit their bids to design, build, finance and maintain the new South Niagara Site hospital project.

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‘It’s 15 minutes of your time’

‘It’s 15 minutes of your time’

Posted Oct 12th, 2022

Avia Whitehorne is on a mission to encourage women over 50 to book regular mammograms after cancerous cells were discovered during the Niagara Health employee’s own routine check-up.

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Updated statement from Niagara Health regarding our Sexual Assault Domestic Violence treatment program

Updated statement from Niagara Health regarding our Sexual Assault Domestic Violence treatment program

Posted Oct 8th, 2022

We are sensitive to the unique care needs of survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence and are committed to providing them with safe, quality and timely care through our Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (SADV) program.

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‘From the time I accessed the website to seeing someone, it took 45 minutes from the comfort of my own home.’ — Niagara Virtual Urgent Care patient

‘From the time I accessed the website to seeing someone, it took 45 minutes from the comfort of my own home.’ — Niagara Virtual Urgent Care patient

Posted Oct 6th, 2022

Ninety per cent of patients who use this new virtual service are receiving the care they need on a timely basis and avoiding an unnecessary Emergency Department visit.

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La pénurie de personnel entraîne la fermeture temporaire du centre de soins d’urgence mineure de Port Colborne pendant 16 heures

La pénurie de personnel entraîne la fermeture temporaire du centre de soins d’urgence mineure de Port Colborne pendant 16 heures

Posted Oct 5th, 2022

En raison de la pénurie de personnel, le Centre de soins d’urgence mineure de Port Colborne doit fermer temporairement à partir du samedi 8 octobre à 16 h jusqu’au dimanche 9 octobre à 8 h.

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The Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre is now open

The Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre is now open

Posted Oct 5th, 2022

The Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre (UCC) is now open after a staffing shortage required it to temporarily close from Saturday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 9, at 8 a.m.

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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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