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‘Even a small weekly shift helps more than you’d think:’ Volunteer reflects on 12 years of giving back

Posted Dec 5th, 2025

‘Even a small weekly shift helps more than you’d think:’ Volunteer reflects on 12 years of giving back

When Anne Rice first saw a volunteer recruitment ad in her local newspaper more than a decade ago, she didn’t hesitate.

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Nurse Practitioner’s career journey leads to lasting impact in emergency care

Posted Nov 27th, 2025

Nurse Practitioner’s career journey leads to lasting impact in emergency care

Valerie Frassetto’s presence as a Nurse Practitioner in the Welland Emergency Department helps with patient flow, which decreases wait times and improves patient experience.

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Updated: Urgent Care Centre Hours

Updated: Urgent Care Centre Hours

Posted Jun 10th, 2025

Urgent Care Centre hours in Port Colborne and Fort Erie are subject to change due to ongoing physician staffing shortages. Please check here to see if the UCC you intend to visit is open. 

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‘Even a small weekly shift helps more than you’d think:’ Volunteer reflects on 12 years of giving back

‘Even a small weekly shift helps more than you’d think:’ Volunteer reflects on 12 years of giving back

Posted Dec 5th, 2025

When Anne Rice first saw a volunteer recruitment ad in her local newspaper more than a decade ago, she didn’t hesitate.

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Niagara Health finalist for provincial Excellence in Health Communications Award

Niagara Health finalist for provincial Excellence in Health Communications Award

Posted Dec 5th, 2025

Niagara Health has been named one of three finalists for the provincial Excellence in Health Communications Award for its community engagement on the three-site hospital system model.  

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Final Structural Concrete Pour Marks Major Milestone for South Niagara Hospital Project

Final Structural Concrete Pour Marks Major Milestone for South Niagara Hospital Project

Posted Dec 3rd, 2025

Crews working on the South Niagara Hospital Project have reached another major milestone. Read this article and more in the new issue of the South Niagara Hospital Project Newsletter

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Flu and respiratory illnesses on the rise in Niagara (avec traduction française)

Flu and respiratory illnesses on the rise in Niagara (avec traduction française)

Posted Dec 3rd, 2025

Flu activity and other respiratory illnesses are currently rising in Niagara as we enter one of the busiest social periods of the year. Niagara Region Public Health and Niagara Health are reminding residents to get vaccinated and take simple preventative steps. Taking these precautions helps protect the community and eases pressure on local hospitals.

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'Spreading joy to the kids is my favourite thing to do': Children's Unit nurse

'Spreading joy to the kids is my favourite thing to do': Children's Unit nurse

Posted Dec 2nd, 2025

Joining the Niagara Health team as a pediatric nurse was a dream come true for Alexandria Boucher.  "I always knew I wanted to work in pediatrics,” she says, noting she has seen first-hand the immense difference nurses make in the lives of patients and their families.  

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