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For the love of volunteering: Why these couples volunteer at the Marotta Family Hospital

Posted Apr 22nd, 2026

For the love of volunteering: Why these couples volunteer at the Marotta Family Hospital

The kindness of the St. Catharines community was so overwhelming that Carol and John Atherton decided to move here. Soon after, they felt compelled to give back by volunteering at the Marotta Family Hospital.

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‘Legacy of kindness’: Care cart named after late volunteer is making the rounds at the Marotta Family Hospital

Posted Apr 20th, 2026

‘Legacy of kindness’: Care cart named after late volunteer is making the rounds at the Marotta Family Hospital

A new initiative named after a late, long-time Auxiliary volunteer is delivering care directly to select inpatient units at the Marotta Family Hospital.

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For the love of volunteering: Why these couples volunteer at the Marotta Family Hospital

For the love of volunteering: Why these couples volunteer at the Marotta Family Hospital

Posted Apr 22nd, 2026

The kindness of the St. Catharines community was so overwhelming that Carol and John Atherton decided to move here. Soon after, they felt compelled to give back by volunteering at the Marotta Family Hospital.

Read more

‘Legacy of kindness’: Care cart named after late volunteer is making the rounds at the Marotta Family Hospital

‘Legacy of kindness’: Care cart named after late volunteer is making the rounds at the Marotta Family Hospital

Posted Apr 20th, 2026

A new initiative named after a late, long-time Auxiliary volunteer is delivering care directly to select inpatient units at the Marotta Family Hospital.

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Preferred Official Language Collection to Improve Communication and Patient Care

Preferred Official Language Collection to Improve Communication and Patient Care

Posted Apr 15th, 2026

Starting April 15, 2026, we will ask patients about their preferred official language (English or French) at registration.

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New Business Opportunities at the South Niagara Hospital

New Business Opportunities at the South Niagara Hospital

Posted Apr 8th, 2026

Exciting business opportunities are ahead with the South Niagara Hospital. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open for the retail pharmacy and allied clinical retail spaces.

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A Message to Our Community: Standing Against Hate

A Message to Our Community: Standing Against Hate

Posted Mar 31st, 2026

Niagara Health is deeply concerned by recent incidents involving racist graffiti and hateful online content targeting members of our staff and physicians. These incidences have been reported to the Niagara Regional Police Service. We are working closely with our partners to ensure it is addressed appropriately.

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A single question leads to better patient experience at Marotta Family Hospital’s Emergency Department

A single question leads to better patient experience at Marotta Family Hospital’s Emergency Department

Posted Mar 30th, 2026

Is it necessary for wait times in the Emergency Department (ED) to be so long? It’s a question that patients often pose as they wait for care, and continues to drive Dr. Rafi Setrak, Niagara Health’s Chief of Emergency Medicine, in his efforts to improve care and reduce wait times in the ED.

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