2006 Lead Stories
December, 2006
It’s Time for the Flu Shot
C’est le temps de vous faire vacciner contre la grippe
Canadians tend to call many illnesses that make them feel unwell the flu. So what is the flu? The flu is a highly-contagious viral illness that is caused by influenza viruses.
October, 2006
Caring for the Elderly
Prendre soin de nos personnes âgées
Helping seniors regain quality of life is all in a day's work for Geriatrician Dr. David Cowan, who travels from Hamilton to Niagara six days a month to work in the Geriatric Assessment Program.
September, 2006
Life After Life
La vie après la vie
The issue of organ and tissue donation is gaining more press these days, as Ontario continues to lag behind other provinces and industrialized countries in the number of organ donations made to extend life for those in need.
August, 2006
Stay Safe This Summer
Vivez votre été en toute sécurité
Those hazy, humid days of summer are upon us, and enjoying the great outdoors appeals to young and old alike. To be sure your summer activities are enjoyable, with no negative health effects, be sure to follow some basic precautions.
July, 2006
Coping with Diabetes
Vivre avec le diabète
Sometimes, the patients are mere infants, with parents in a state of panic about how to cope with a condition they know will impact their child for the rest of his/her life.
June, 2006
Our Patient Bill of Rights
Notre déclaration des droits des patients
They appear on patient units and waiting room walls throughout hospitals, but what do Patient Bill of Rights plaques really mean for patients? The NHS's Patient Bill of Rights & Responsibilities is about encouraging patients to be active participants in their care.
Mid-May, 2006
You Are Not Alone
Agression sexuelle – Vous n'êtes pas seule
Few events are as traumatic in a woman's life as sexual assault. A violent act is compounded by intense feelings of anger, helplessness, fear and an often strong sense that your story won't be believed.
May, 2006
Caps Off to our Nurses!
Chapeau à notre personnel infirmier!
Altogether, 1,800 RN's and RPN's work in the seven sites of the NHS, delivering patient care 24/7. May 8 to 14 marks annual Nurses Week, a time for celebration and recognition for the hard work and dedication of our largest professional group.
April, 2006
Caring for those with cancer
Le soin des patients atteints de cancer
The chairs are full … in the waiting room, corridors, exam rooms, and treatment rooms at the Niagara Health System's Outpatient Oncology department, 8 to 10 hours a day every Monday to Friday.
March, 2006
Going Digital
Transition vers le numérique
Accurate, timely diagnostic tests are vital to assist doctors in making the correct diagnosis, and as technology advances, managing hard copies of x-rays, CT and MRI scans, etc. is time-consuming, costly and increasingly out-of-date.
February, 2006
Beckoning Nurses to Niagara
Attirer les infirmières et infirmiers à la région de Niagara
In Niagara, several months of planning are about to come to fruition as the Niagara Health System hosts a Nurse Recruitment Fair. "Our previous three recruitment fairs have been very successful ...".
January, 2006
Closing the Loop
Boucler la boucle
The recent holiday season marked a celebration of a different kind at NHS's Welland Hospital Site, with the opening of 40 interim long-term-care (LTC) beds. The beds were opened in a recently-renovated area next to the Extended Care Unit.