2007 News Releases and Media Advisories

Monday, December 17, 2007
Eleven-year-old Welland resident takes first prize as NHS's inaugural holiday card artist
Une jeune fille de Welland âgée de onze ans remporte le premier prix et devient l’artiste inaugurale de la carte de Noël du SSN

Monday, December 10, 2007
Recipient of NHS's 2007 President’s Award is 100 per cent focused on quality patient care
La lauréate du Prix de la présidente du SSN pour 2007 se voue entièrement à la qualité des soins aux patients

Tuesday, December 4, 2007
How to get emergency medical care this season

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Emergency Trauma Training Day for Nursing Students Nov. 30

Friday, November 23, 2007
Preparation Work Starts at site of NHS's New Health-Care Complex
Lancement des travaux préalables à la construction du nouveau complexe de soins de santé du Système de Santé de Niagara

Friday, November 16, 2007
Notice of Meeting of the Niagara Health System Board of Trustees

Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Dialysis Unit Construction Cornerstone Laying

Monday, November 12, 2007
Judging of NHS Naked Piggy Challenge fundraiser for United Way to take place this week

Friday, November 9, 2007
NHS thanks volunteer chaplains for providing spiritual, religious care to patients and loved ones
Le Système de santé de Niagara remercie ses aumôniers bénévoles des soins spirituels et religieux qu’ils offrent aux patients et à leurs proches

Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Niagara Health System launches new osteoporosis program
Le Système de santé de Niagara lance un nouveau programme de dépistage de l'ostéoporose

Friday, October 12, 2007
Patient Safety Week – Communication is Key
Semaine nationale de la sécurité des patients – la communication est essentielle

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Specialist recruited from Scotland to lead new critical care network in Niagara
Un spécialiste recruté en Écosse dirigera un nouveau Réseau de soins aux malades en phase critique dans la région de Niagara

Monday, September 24, 2007
Staff shortage leads to temporary suspension of admissions to Douglas Memorial Hospital Site Constant Care Unit

Friday, September 14, 2007
A Proud Century of Hospital Care in Niagara Falls – Open House Sept. 23

Thursday, September 13, 2007
Notice of Meeting of the Niagara Health System Board of Trustees

Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Next Step Forward for the NHS Project: Short-listed Project Teams Invited To Bid

Monday, August 20, 2007
NHS gives thanks to more than 1,100 volunteers
Le SSN remercie plus de 1 100 bénévoles

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Walker Family Donates $5 million to new Niagara Cancer Centre
La famille Walker fait un don de 5 millions de dollars au nouveau Centre de cancérologie de Niagara

Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Staff Celebrates 100 Years of Hospital Care at Greater Niagara General Site

Friday, July 6, 2007
Capital Projects Road Show to put spotlight on redevelopment plans at NHS sites

Thursday, June 7, 2007
Notice of Meeting of the Niagara Health System Board of Trustees

Friday, June 1, 2007
Community Information Open House at Port Colborne General Site

Friday, June 1, 2007
Tree Planting Event to Regenerate Douglas Memorial Hospital Site

Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Staff shortage leads to temporary suspension of admissions to Port Colborne General Site Constant Care Unit
Une pénurie de personnel mène à la suspension temporaire des admissions à l'unité de soins constants de l'emplacement Port Colborne General

Friday, May 25, 2007
Public invited to learn more about progress on new health-care complex

Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Countdown begins for NHS properties to be smoke-free
Les immeubles et terrains du SSN deviendront bientôt des lieux entièrement sans fumée

Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Achieving Nursing Excellence – Nine Nurses Awarded
À la poursuite de l'excellence en soins infirmiers – neuf infirmières récompensées

Wednesday, May 9, 2007
New Palliative Care Room serves a need in Port Colborne community
Une nouvelle salle de soins palliatifs comble un besoin dans la communauté de Port Colborne

Monday, May 7, 2007
Mental Health Services open house features new sensory treatment room

Friday, May 4, 2007
Media invited to participate in hospital CBRN training

Thursday, May 3, 2007
NHS honours hard work, dedication of its nurses with Nursing Week celebrations

Monday, April 16, 2007
Niagara community encouraged to help raise awareness of organ and tissue donation

Thursday, April 12, 2007
Elective surgeries postponed at Welland Hospital Site due to shortage of anesthesiologists
Une pénurie d'anesthésistes entraîne le report des interventions chirurgicales non urgentes à l'emplacement de l'Hôpital de Welland

Monday, March 26, 2007
NHS develops comprehensive strategy to recruit, retain nurses
Le SSN élabore une stratégie exhaustive pour recruter et retenir le personnel infirmier

Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Building for Today and Tomorrow – It's Our Time Building Project - Community Information Open Houses (March 26 and March 27)

Thursday, March 15, 2007
Notice of Meeting of the Niagara Health System Board of Trustees

Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Three Companies Short-Listed To Bid On New St. Catharines Hospital
Trois entreprises sélectionnées pour présenter une offre de service pour le nouvel hôpital de st. Catharines

Thursday, February 15, 2007
Opening of Heart Function Clinic next step in evolution of regional cardiology program at Niagara Health System
L'ouverture de la Clinique de fonction cardiaque est la prochaine étape dans l'évolution du Programme régional de cardiologie du Système de santé de Niagara

Thursday, February 15, 2007
Notice of Meeting of the Niagara Health System Board of Trustees

Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Building for Today and Tomorrow – It's Our Time Building Project - Community Information Open Houses (March 8)

Friday, February 9, 2007
Media briefing will highlight evolution of cardiology program at Niagara Health System

Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Media briefing will give big-picture perspective on Wait Time Strategy
Une séance d'information à l'intention des représentants des médias donnera une vue d'ensemble de la Stratégie de réduction des temps d'attente

Monday, January 15, 2007
Main Entrance Changes at Greater Niagara General Site
Réaménagement de l'entrée principale à l'emplacement Greater Niagara General

Friday, January 12, 2007
Ribbon cut for state-of-the-art Emergency Department at Greater Niagara General Site
Inauguration du nouveau service des urgences de pointe à l'emplacement Greater Niagara General

Thursday, January 11, 2007
Notice of Meeting of the Niagara Health System Board of Trustees

Monday, January 8, 2007
Open House at Greater Niagara General Hospital Site's New ER

Monday, January 8, 2007
More Hospitals to Report Potential Donors
Un plus grand nombre d'hôpitaux signalent des donneurs potentiels

Thursday, January 4, 2007
Official Opening of Greater Niagara General Site's Jeff Morgan Emergency Department

Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Open House at Greater Niagara General Hospital Site's New ER

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