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From tourist to resident: Why Dr. Raphaël Rivière made Niagara Health his home

Posted Apr 29th, 2026

From tourist to resident: Why Dr. Raphaël Rivière made Niagara Health his home

Dr. Raphaël Rivière knows most tourists don’t tour a local hospital during their vacation. However, when you’re a physician visiting the Niagara region, it can be hard not to.

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Taking a 12 time-zone leap: Why one internationally educated nurse chose Niagara Health

Posted Apr 28th, 2026

Taking a 12 time-zone leap: Why one internationally educated nurse chose Niagara Health

Barney Zafe found work-life balance, professional growth and cultural belonging after moving to Niagara from the Philippines.

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From tourist to resident: Why Dr. Raphaël Rivière made Niagara Health his home

From tourist to resident: Why Dr. Raphaël Rivière made Niagara Health his home

Posted Apr 29th, 2026

Dr. Raphaël Rivière knows most tourists don’t tour a local hospital during their vacation. However, when you’re a physician visiting the Niagara region, it can be hard not to.

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Small gestures provide lasting comfort for patient’s family

Small gestures provide lasting comfort for patient’s family

Posted Apr 29th, 2026

After saying goodbye to her brother in the Niagara Falls intensive care unit, a sister reflects on how the acts of a physician and nurse made all the difference.

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Taking a 12 time-zone leap: Why one internationally educated nurse chose Niagara Health

Taking a 12 time-zone leap: Why one internationally educated nurse chose Niagara Health

Posted Apr 28th, 2026

Barney Zafe found work-life balance, professional growth and cultural belonging after moving to Niagara from the Philippines.

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Statement from Niagara Health on coroner's inquest recommendations

Statement from Niagara Health on coroner's inquest recommendations

Posted Apr 23rd, 2026

We accept the jury’s recommendations and see them as an important roadmap for system‑level improvement.

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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.

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‘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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