Veteran surgeon steps into new leadership role
As the first woman to be deputy chief of staff, General Surgeon Dr. Stephanie Phillips will tap into her knack for strategy to help organize care at Niagara Health on a larger scale.
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As the first woman to be deputy chief of staff, General Surgeon Dr. Stephanie Phillips will tap into her knack for strategy to help organize care at Niagara Health on a larger scale.
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