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‘It’s hard to ask for help': Paige Bodner reflects on a career in addictions counselling

‘It’s hard to ask for help': Paige Bodner reflects on a career in addictions counselling

Posted Sep 9th, 2024

Paige Bodner didn’t need a career aptitude test to tell her she should pursue a career as an addictions counsellor. For as long as she could remember, she already knew.

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Niagara Health opens new Ronald McDonald Family Room

Niagara Health opens new Ronald McDonald Family Room

Posted Sep 5th, 2024

The Family Room provides a warm and inviting space for families to take a moment of rest, connect with other’s facing similar challenges and access essential amenities to make their hospital experience more manageable.

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Niagara Health Cancer Crushers hope to cause a ripple effect participating in The Big Move Cancer Ride

Niagara Health Cancer Crushers hope to cause a ripple effect participating in The Big Move Cancer Ride

Posted Sep 5th, 2024

A team of physicians and staff members, led by interim Chief of Staff Dr. Satish Chawla, will pedal with purpose this weekend as they join thousands of others raising money for the fight against cancer.

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Summer student learns first-hand the impact of community hospitals on healthcare research

Summer student learns first-hand the impact of community hospitals on healthcare research

Posted Sep 4th, 2024

Sophia Lagrotteria was already inspired to go into medicine by her father, Dr. Danny Lagrotteria, but the chance to support healthcare research at the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute has exposed her to other key opportunities in the field.

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New HIS means taking care of patients 'in the best way possible': Physician

New HIS means taking care of patients 'in the best way possible': Physician

Posted Sep 3rd, 2024

Several Niagara Health physicians have experienced the transition to a fully digital hospital information system elsewhere and have seen patient care change for the better as a result. Here is one doctor's perspective.

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RSV vaccination will help protect Niagara’s babies

RSV vaccination will help protect Niagara’s babies

Posted Aug 30th, 2024

After nine months of joyfully anticipating the birth of their first child, Greg and Alana welcomed their healthy, full-term newborn Alicia into the world. Those early weeks were filled with firsts — first smiles, first coos, first sleepless nights.

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Countdown to new Niagara hospitals electronic health records system is on

Countdown to new Niagara hospitals electronic health records system is on

Posted Aug 28th, 2024

Niagara Health is on the brink of a transformative change as we prepare to launch our new hospital information system this November.

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Addiction peer support worker shares sobriety journey ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

Addiction peer support worker shares sobriety journey ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

Posted Aug 28th, 2024

Terra Chambers knows firsthand what it’s like to rely on Niagara Health’s Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. It was her own struggles with addiction and mental health that led her to help others.

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NHKI researchers team up to teach next generation of healthcare investigators

NHKI researchers team up to teach next generation of healthcare investigators

Posted Aug 23rd, 2024

The quintet of researchers, including Niagara Health Knowledge Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Tsang, will teach Applied Qualitative Research Methods in Health at McMaster University and further establish the NHKI as a key player in qualitative health research.

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Hospital Spotlight: ‘Seize each day’: Niagara marathoner reflects on life’s lessons after cancer diagnosis

Hospital Spotlight: ‘Seize each day’: Niagara marathoner reflects on life’s lessons after cancer diagnosis

Posted Aug 22nd, 2024

Chris Kavanagh has cheated death twice. The first time was because of running. The second time, it was running that helped save him.

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