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Nurse honoured for contributions to older adult care

Nurse honoured for contributions to older adult care

Posted Jan 13th, 2025

Christine Lam-Au has spent the past 25 years helping to shape care for older adults at Niagara Health. Her efforts were recently recognized with a regional Clinical Excellence Award.

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Biomed tech has passion for patient care and pastries

Biomed tech has passion for patient care and pastries

Posted Jan 6th, 2025

When Cheryl Kidd isn’t fixing hospital equipment to contribute to high-quality patient care, you can find her in her home bakery creating life’s sweet moments.

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Opinion: Know Your Options: Getting the right care in the right place

Opinion: Know Your Options: Getting the right care in the right place

Posted Jan 3rd, 2025

Niagara Health’s Emergency Departments (EDs) in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland are the busiest areas of the hospital, seeing nearly 150,000 patients a year — that’s about 400 every day. Our teams work around the clock to deliver safe, quality care to anyone who needs it, no matter the severity or complexity of their condition.

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From kicks to cuddles: Baby boy rings in New Year at Niagara Health

From kicks to cuddles: Baby boy rings in New Year at Niagara Health

Posted Jan 1st, 2025

Clark Forma was born at 12:28 a.m., making him Niagara Health’s first baby of 2025.

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Why the right care in the right place is crucial for older adults

Why the right care in the right place is crucial for older adults

Posted Dec 30th, 2024

When we think about healthcare, many of us instinctively turn to hospitals as the first and best option. However, not all medical concerns require hospital admission, and for older adults, hospitalization can pose significant risks. At Niagara Health, we’re committed to ensuring patients receive the right care in the right place, while helping them avoid the complications that can arise from unnecessary hospital stays.

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Award-winning anesthesiologist turns solitary work into collaborative success

Award-winning anesthesiologist turns solitary work into collaborative success

Posted Dec 30th, 2024

As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Amir Abrishami typically works alone, but his colleagues and students teamed up to have him recognized with a prestigious teaching award.

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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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