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Managing patient flow is a lot like air traffic control

Managing patient flow is a lot like air traffic control

Posted Sep 30th, 2024

At Niagara Health, each of our sites offers a variety of patient services and specialties. Our flow teams work closely with patients and families to transition patients to other sites to ensure the right providers, in the right place, are providing care.

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‘It slowly morphed into something much more important to me:’ Mentorship program builds leaders and bonds

‘It slowly morphed into something much more important to me:’ Mentorship program builds leaders and bonds

Posted Sep 27th, 2024

Debbie Audet and Dr. Mohammad Refaei are participants in the latest cohort of Extraordinary Us mentorship participants. They are an example of how the mentorship program not only builds leaders but also lasting bonds between mentors and mentees.

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Hospital Spotlight: Indigenous health team working to make Niagara Health a culturally safe place

Hospital Spotlight: Indigenous health team working to make Niagara Health a culturally safe place

Posted Sep 26th, 2024

From care plan advocacy to providing access to ceremonies, traditional medicine and teachings, the Indigenous health services team is working to make Niagara Health a culturally safe place.

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Niagara Health recognized for organ and tissue donation efforts

Niagara Health recognized for organ and tissue donation efforts

Posted Sep 25th, 2024

For half a decade and counting, Niagara Health has been recognized by Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network) for surpassing targets in support of organ and tissue donation.

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South Niagara Hospital on track to be first WELL Certified hospital in Canada

South Niagara Hospital on track to be first WELL Certified hospital in Canada

Posted Sep 24th, 2024

The new South Niagara Hospital project has reached an important milestone on the path to becoming Canada’s first WELL certified hospital. The project has achieved WELL Precertification through the International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI)’s WELL v2 pilot. 

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Registered Nurse puts patients with mental health conditions at the forefront of care

Registered Nurse puts patients with mental health conditions at the forefront of care

Posted Sep 23rd, 2024

Anyone who spends even a fragment of time with Anthony Diaz would be hard-pressed to walk away from the interaction without cracking a smile at least once.

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Take Five with Dr. Appoloni

Take Five with Dr. Appoloni

Posted Sep 20th, 2024

Dr. Thiago Appoloni has been a key player as Niagara Health transitions to a new Hospital Information System. Learn how the new system will improve care for patients inside the operating room.

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Niagara Health President and CEO joins Niagara College Board of Governors

Niagara Health President and CEO joins Niagara College Board of Governors

Posted Sep 19th, 2024

Lynn Guerriero will join the College’s committed group of volunteer Governors through the 2024-25 academic year, further enhancing our collaboration to prepare the future leaders in healthcare.

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‘You could see how much they cared’: Niagara Falls Hospital staff plan wedding for patient’s daughter

‘You could see how much they cared’: Niagara Falls Hospital staff plan wedding for patient’s daughter

Posted Sep 18th, 2024

A team from the Emergency Department and Brock Unit banded together when the daughter of a patient who was palliative asked for a hospital-room wedding to fulfill the dream of having her dad see her big day.

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CT Scanner at Niagara Falls Hospital online and operational

CT Scanner at Niagara Falls Hospital online and operational

Posted Sep 17th, 2024

Our teams have cautiously tested the machine overnight to ensure we can resume scanning patients. We will resume regular operations.

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