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Les hôpitaux unissent leurs efforts pour fournir des soins durant la pandémie

Les hôpitaux unissent leurs efforts pour fournir des soins durant la pandémie

Posted Sep 15th, 2020

Les hôpitaux de Hamilton, de Niagara, de Haldimand, de Norfolk, de Brant et de Burlington (région de HNHNBB) unissent leurs efforts afin d’assurer la stabilité du système de santé durant la pandémie et surtout pendant les périodes où il pourrait y avoir une hausse des cas de COVID-19.

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IN IT TOGETHER: New role in a changing environment

IN IT TOGETHER: New role in a changing environment

Posted Sep 11th, 2020

For Rachel Murphy, the Screening Supervisor at our Greater Niagara General and Douglas Memorial sites, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic not only meant keeping up in a fast-paced environment, but having to do so in an entirely different role.

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Santé Niagara continue à accueillir de nouveau les bénévoles de façon graduelle

Santé Niagara continue à accueillir de nouveau les bénévoles de façon graduelle

Posted Sep 11th, 2020

À compter du lundi 14 septembre, Santé Niagara aura le plaisir d’accueillir de nouveau des bénévoles dans certains services de ses emplacements de St. Catharines et de Welland.

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Niagara Health continues to gradually welcome back volunteers

Niagara Health continues to gradually welcome back volunteers

Posted Sep 10th, 2020

Starting Monday, September 14, NH is pleased to welcome volunteers back to specific areas in its St. Catharines and Welland sites.

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COVID-19 Assessment Centres closed on Labour Day

COVID-19 Assessment Centres closed on Labour Day

Posted Sep 4th, 2020

Niagara Health’s three COVID-19 Assessment Centres, located in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Welland, will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 7.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Safety top priority for students at Niagara Health

IN IT TOGETHER: Safety top priority for students at Niagara Health

Posted Sep 3rd, 2020

The past school year took an unexpected turn for many students when clinical placements were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With a plan to support our learners’ safety in place, David Ward, a recent Biomedical Engineering Technology graduate, began his placement with Niagara Health’s Biomedical Engineering team in July.

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'Choosing Wisely' to improve patient care

'Choosing Wisely' to improve patient care

Posted Sep 3rd, 2020

We recently received national recognition for achieving Level 1 Certification as a Choosing Wisely Canada hospital for demonstrating our commitment to reducing unnecessary medical tests, treatments and procedures across our sites.

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In It Together: 'Providing safe care for our community is our top priority'

In It Together: 'Providing safe care for our community is our top priority'

Posted Aug 28th, 2020

The members of our Greater Niagara General (GNG) Site Hospitalist Team use their wide-ranging professional backgrounds to help oversee patients from admission to discharge, as part of a team of allied healthcare professionals. Although the team had to operate a little differently during the pandemic, their commitment to extraordinary patient care remained the same.

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Temporary Assessment Centre in Niagara Falls concludes operations

Temporary Assessment Centre in Niagara Falls concludes operations

Posted Aug 21st, 2020

After testing hundreds of workers in the region’s hospitality and tourism industry, Niagara Health’s temporary Assessment Centre in Niagara Falls saw its final patients Friday afternoon.

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IN IT TOGETHER: ​Teamwork key to meeting complex nutritional needs

IN IT TOGETHER: ​Teamwork key to meeting complex nutritional needs

Posted Aug 20th, 2020

Ensuring that patients with respiratory conditions receive the proper nutrition can be challenging under normal circumstances. However, trying to do so in the middle of a pandemic with a previously unknown virus made the job even more complex.

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