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Veteran surgeon steps into new leadership role

Posted Sep 1st, 2026

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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A community building its future

Posted Aug 28th, 2026

A community building its future

Hospitals are built with steel, concrete and glass. But first, they are built by people.

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Niagara Health receives provincial awards for organ and tissue donation excellence

Niagara Health receives provincial awards for organ and tissue donation excellence

Posted Oct 15th, 2026

Niagara Health has recently received two provincial awards from Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), including a 2025-26 Hospital Achievement Award presented to just 48 hospitals in Ontario.

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2 cancers, 2 different populations: awareness is key

2 cancers, 2 different populations: awareness is key

Posted Oct 14th, 2026

Ovarian and prostate cancers tend to affect different types of people, but in both, awareness can make a real difference.

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Niagara Health introduces new online booking for breast screening appointments

Niagara Health introduces new online booking for breast screening appointments

Posted Oct 13th, 2026

Breast screening is now more convenient than ever with new online booking at Niagara Health's Ontario Breast Screening Program.

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Niagara’s Big Move Cancer Ride crosses the finish line, raising $465,000 for the Walker Family Cancer Centre

Niagara’s Big Move Cancer Ride crosses the finish line, raising $465,000 for the Walker Family Cancer Centre

Posted Oct 8th, 2026

Niagara Health Foundation’s annual Big Move Cancer Ride raised $465,000 for the Walker Family Cancer Centre.

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Building a better patient experience

Building a better patient experience

Posted Oct 7th, 2026

The South Niagara Hospital's patient-centred design will enhance comfort, accessibility and the overall hospital care experience for patients and families. Learn about some of these features in the latest issue of the South Niagara Hospital Project Newsletter.

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As respiratory illness season approaches, knowing your care options helps everyone

As respiratory illness season approaches, knowing your care options helps everyone

Posted Oct 6th, 2026

Every fall and winter, influenza, RSV and COVID-19 begin circulating more widely, and hospitals across Niagara see more patients. At Niagara Health, preparing for that increase starts well before the first wave of flu arrives.

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