COVID-19 Assessment Centres closed on Labour Day
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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Niagara Health News and Updates
IN IT TOGETHER: Safety top priority for students at Niagara Health
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.
'Choosing Wisely' to improve patient care
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.
In It Together: 'Providing safe care for our community is our top priority'
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.
Temporary Assessment Centre in Niagara Falls concludes operations
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.
IN IT TOGETHER: Teamwork key to meeting complex nutritional needs
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.
Visitor information and screening form now available on the Niagara Health Navigator app
Patients and visitors are now able to access the online screening form through the Niagara Health Navigator app. Filling out the form prior to arriving at NH sites is the quickest and easiest way for patients and visitors to enter the building.
Niagara Health Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres lifting visitor restrictions
Patients visiting Niagara Health Emergency Departments and Urgent Care Centres can have one caregiver / visitor accompany them for support beginning Tuesday, August 18 at noon.
IN IT TOGETHER: Learning to adapt quickly to change
For Ashley Vos, being open, willing to learn and ready for change were top of mind when going into every shift at the St. Catharines Site Laboratory.
IN IT TOGETHER: Niagara Health receives more than 230,000 donations of PPE
It's often in times of crisis, that people come together to show they care, exposing the true spirit of humanity.
Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time.
