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Hospital Spotlight: ‘I never thought my experiences could make such a difference’: Moving from patient to partner at Niagara Health

Hospital Spotlight: ‘I never thought my experiences could make such a difference’: Moving from patient to partner at Niagara Health

Posted Dec 27th, 2024

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Niagara Health Engagement Network. With more than 60 patient partners contributing to more than 220 projects across our organization, their collaboration continues to elevate the care we provide, ensuring it reflects the needs of our patients, families and community.

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Souhaits du temps des fêtes de la part de Santé Niagara

Souhaits du temps des fêtes de la part de Santé Niagara

Posted Dec 23rd, 2024

Alors que l’année tire à sa fin, nous voulons faire un retour sur 2024 et exprimer notre sincère gratitude à toutes les personnes qui font de Santé Niagara un organisme extraordinaire, à savoir les membres du personnel, les médecins et les bénévoles ainsi que les patients et les familles que nous servons.

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Holiday Wishes from Niagara Health

Holiday Wishes from Niagara Health

Posted Dec 23rd, 2024

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on 2024 and express our deepest gratitude to everyone who makes Niagara Health an extraordinary organization, from our staff, physicians and volunteers to the patients and families we serve.

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Holiday Spirit Captured by Niagara Health’s Young Artists

Holiday Spirit Captured by Niagara Health’s Young Artists

Posted Dec 20th, 2024

It’s official, not only are the teams at Niagara Health talented, many of them also have very talented and creative children in their lives. Once again, artists answered the call for the 2024 Holiday Artwork Contest for Kids, with 50 submissions.

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Niagara Health unveils Indigenous art pieces for Outpatient Mental Health Units

Niagara Health unveils Indigenous art pieces for Outpatient Mental Health Units

Posted Dec 17th, 2024

The art pieces created by local Indigenous artists Alicia-Lynn Morin, Richard Langlois and Delbert JayR Jonathan, were revealed during a special event live-streamed to the community.

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A Cheesehead and a mission: Personal connections drive orthogeriatric nursing care

A Cheesehead and a mission: Personal connections drive orthogeriatric nursing care

Posted Dec 16th, 2024

Nurse Practitioner Christina Huntington’s care philosophy is rooted in meeting patients where they are and using that compassion and connection to help them recover from hip and other fragility fractures.

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“It’s not a competition — it’s synergy”: NHKI director transforming research collaboration

“It’s not a competition — it’s synergy”: NHKI director transforming research collaboration

Posted Dec 11th, 2024

Dr. Jennifer Tsang, Executive Director and Chief Scientist of the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute, is working to increase research collaboration between academic and community hospitals.

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‘Volunteering isn’t for everyone, but it is for anyone who wants to make a positive change:’ Volunteers offer comfort to patients undergoing cancer treatment

‘Volunteering isn’t for everyone, but it is for anyone who wants to make a positive change:’ Volunteers offer comfort to patients undergoing cancer treatment

Posted Dec 9th, 2024

Both David Hayes and Al Walz know what it feels like to support someone undergoing cancer treatment. That’s why the duo volunteer to support patients at the Walker Family Cancer Centre in St. Catharines.

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Health equity is everyone’s responsibility: Ontario Health director

Health equity is everyone’s responsibility: Ontario Health director

Posted Dec 6th, 2024

Ontario healthcare leaders gathered in Niagara Thursday to turn insights into action to create more inclusive and equitable health systems at the Transforming Care: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Health Equity Knowledge Exchange.

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Hospital Spotlight: Local stroke survivor’s journey helps shape global care standards

Hospital Spotlight: Local stroke survivor’s journey helps shape global care standards

Posted Dec 6th, 2024

Paul Brady didn't hesitate when the opportunity arose to participate in a global study exploring whether a particular blood thinner can reduce overall stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation and a history of brain bleeding, without increasing the chance of re-bleeding.

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