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“Pretty much back to normal”: Niagara Health stroke program helps patients regain their health

Posted Oct 29th, 2025

“Pretty much back to normal”: Niagara Health stroke program helps patients regain their health

Jerry Winnicki and Trent Schott both suffered strokes in the past year. Each one credits the care they received through Niagara Health’s nationally recognized acute stroke program with helping them recover.

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NH mentorship program an opportunity to “learn things I didn’t know I didn’t know about”: participant

Posted Oct 22nd, 2025

NH mentorship program an opportunity to “learn things I didn’t know I didn’t know about”: participant

The mentor-mentee relationship formed by Jennifer Law and Isaiah Beardy during the Extraordinary Us program worked both ways and helped guide Niagara Health through back-to-back crises.

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Updated: Urgent Care Centre Hours

Updated: Urgent Care Centre Hours

Posted Jun 10th, 2025

Niagara Health is letting the community know about an upcoming temporary change to the hours at the Fort Erie Urgent Care Centre. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Fort Erie UCC will open late at 4 p.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. It will resume regular hours on Sunday.  

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“You have to want to get better:” Niagara Health at Home program helps patients heal at home

“You have to want to get better:” Niagara Health at Home program helps patients heal at home

Posted Oct 30th, 2025

When Tammy Vande Wiel slipped and fell outside her apartment on a cold January morning, she had no idea how long the road to recovery would be. With a broken femur and wrist on her dominant side, even the simplest tasks such as bathing, eating and standing became difficult. Thanks to her determination and the support of Niagara Health At Home, she is on her way to a full recovery.

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“Pretty much back to normal”: Niagara Health stroke program helps patients regain their health

“Pretty much back to normal”: Niagara Health stroke program helps patients regain their health

Posted Oct 29th, 2025

Jerry Winnicki and Trent Schott both suffered strokes in the past year. Each one credits the care they received through Niagara Health’s nationally recognized acute stroke program with helping them recover.

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Niagara model for hip fracture care gains global attention

Niagara model for hip fracture care gains global attention

Posted Oct 28th, 2025

A year after Niagara Health launched a new program to improve care for older adults with hip fractures, the approach is now attracting attention from clinicians around the world. 

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NH mentorship program an opportunity to “learn things I didn’t know I didn’t know about”: participant

NH mentorship program an opportunity to “learn things I didn’t know I didn’t know about”: participant

Posted Oct 22nd, 2025

The mentor-mentee relationship formed by Jennifer Law and Isaiah Beardy during the Extraordinary Us program worked both ways and helped guide Niagara Health through back-to-back crises.

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Opportunity brewing at the South Niagara Hospital for local café vendor

Opportunity brewing at the South Niagara Hospital for local café vendor

Posted Oct 21st, 2025

There is an exciting opportunity for local vendors to become part of Niagara’s newest state-of-the-art healthcare facility. Niagara Health will soon be seeking vendors to operate the retail spaces within the South Niagara Hospital.

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