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Modification à compter du mardi 21 décembre des lignes directrices concernant les visiteurs et les partenaires de soins essentiels

Modification à compter du mardi 21 décembre des lignes directrices concernant les visiteurs et les partenaires de soins essentiels

Posted Dec 17th, 2021

À partir du mardi 21 décembre, les visiteurs et les partenaires de soins essentiels devront fournir une preuve de vaccination (confirmant qu’ils ont reçu la deuxième dose il y a au moins 14 jours) avant d’entrer dans l’hôpital. De plus, une seule personne à la fois pourra se trouver au chevet d’un patient. Ces changements résultent de la propagation rapide du variant Omicron et visent à rendre le milieu hospitalier le plus sécuritaire possible.

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Changes to visitor and Essential Care Partner guidelines as of Tuesday, Dec. 21

Changes to visitor and Essential Care Partner guidelines as of Tuesday, Dec. 21

Posted Dec 17th, 2021

Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 21, visitors and Essential Care Partners must show proof of vaccination (i.e. 14-days since second dose) before entering the hospital and only one person can be at a patient’s bedside at a time. These changes are a result of the evolving situation with the Omicron variant and will help us maintain the safest environment possible in the hospital.

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A message from Lynn Guerriero, Niagara Health President and CEO

A message from Lynn Guerriero, Niagara Health President and CEO

Posted Dec 14th, 2021

I was deeply troubled to learn of concerns raised yesterday by family members and leaders within the local Indigenous community related to the death last Friday of a patient in our care.

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Niagara Health honours teamwork, leadership and excellence

Niagara Health honours teamwork, leadership and excellence

Posted Dec 13th, 2021

Niagara Health is recognizing 23 individuals and teams for demonstrating extraordinary caring following a record number of submissions from peers for our 15th annual Interprofessional Practice Awards.

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More than one hundred teddy bears delivered to Children’s Unit at Niagara Health

More than one hundred teddy bears delivered to Children’s Unit at Niagara Health

Posted Dec 7th, 2021

Niagara Ice Dogs players Cameron Butler (Captain) and Cameron Peters, along with Niagara Regional Police (NRP) Deputy Chief Brett Flynn and Tarryn Anderson from Victim Services Niagara, delivered 125 teddy bears Tuesday morning to Niagara Health’s St. Catharines Site for patients in the Children’s Unit.

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Niagara Health Foundation Launches the It’s Our Future Campaign for the New South Niagara Site of Niagara Health.

Niagara Health Foundation Launches the It’s Our Future Campaign for the New South Niagara Site of Niagara Health.

Posted Dec 1st, 2021

The Niagara Health Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the It’s Our Future campaign for the new South Niagara Site of Niagara Health.  The Foundation is honoured to announce that the campaign will be led by co-chairs Jim Diodati, Mayor of Niagara Falls and Mr. Harry Oakes.

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It’s the season when flu spreads in our communities

It’s the season when flu spreads in our communities

Posted Nov 26th, 2021

At Niagara Health, we want you to stay healthy during the cold and flu season. There are many things you can do to protect yourself from getting – and spreading – the flu and other illnesses.

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Two new ICU research studies underway at Niagara Health have potential to impact patient care locally and across the country

Two new ICU research studies underway at Niagara Health have potential to impact patient care locally and across the country

Posted Nov 16th, 2021

Niagara Health has two new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) research studies underway, one to better understand health outcomes for COVID-19 patients and the other to inform the development of a national strategy to expand clinical research in community hospitals in Canada. 

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Ontario Funding a New MRI Machine for Niagara Health

Ontario Funding a New MRI Machine for Niagara Health

Posted Nov 10th, 2021

The Ontario government is taking further action to end hallway healthcare and address wait times for diagnostic imaging by investing in the operation of a new MRI machine at Niagara Health.

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1,500 people have participated in Niagara Health’s Essential Care Partners program

1,500 people have participated in Niagara Health’s Essential Care Partners program

Posted Nov 9th, 2021

Approximately 1,500 people have participated in Niagara Health’s Essential Care Partners (ECP) program since its launch in January 2021, which recognizes the valuable role loved ones play in patients’ care. The program was developed when restrictions were put in place for visitors to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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