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“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Third-generation Niagara Health staffer improving outcomes for patients with sepsis

Posted Aug 4th, 2026

“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Third-generation Niagara Health staffer improving outcomes for patients with sepsis

Leigha Comer’s roots in Niagara – and Niagara Health – run deep. She grew up in the region and is carving out her own path at the hospital, where both her mother and grandmother worked as nurses.

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More than halfway there - three years of progress on the South Niagara Hospital

Posted Jul 24th, 2026

More than halfway there - three years of progress on the South Niagara Hospital

If you've driven past the South Niagara Hospital recently, you've probably noticed something different.

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Updated: Urgent Care Centre hours

Updated: Urgent Care Centre hours

Posted Jun 10th, 2025

Urgent Care Centre hours in Port Colborne will be temporarily changed this weekend.

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Green healing spaces taking shape at South Niagara Hospital

Green healing spaces taking shape at South Niagara Hospital

Posted Aug 7th, 2026

Nature will be woven throughout the South Niagara Hospital. From gardens and terraces to stunning green roofs and walking paths, these spaces will support health and wellbeing while helping to create a more sustainable future.

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“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Third-generation Niagara Health staffer improving outcomes for patients with sepsis

“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Third-generation Niagara Health staffer improving outcomes for patients with sepsis

Posted Aug 4th, 2026

Leigha Comer’s roots in Niagara – and Niagara Health – run deep. She grew up in the region and is carving out her own path at the hospital, where both her mother and grandmother worked as nurses.

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A full system approach to stroke care in Niagara

A full system approach to stroke care in Niagara

Posted Jul 30th, 2026

At Niagara Health, we are building toward a Centre of Excellence in Stroke at the new South Niagara Hospital when it opens in 2028. That work is already well underway.

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A backyard oasis and the time to actually enjoy it: Why Dr. Ahmad Sidiqi made Niagara Health his home

A backyard oasis and the time to actually enjoy it: Why Dr. Ahmad Sidiqi made Niagara Health his home

Posted Jul 29th, 2026

Dr. Ahmad Sidiqi had his sights set on Niagara while working as a medical resident. Originally from Markham, Dr. Sidiqi, an ophthalmologist who works at Niagara Health, started in the summer of 2025.

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Happy staff, happy patients

Happy staff, happy patients

Posted Jul 28th, 2026

Supporting the health and wellbeing of staff and physicians is a priority for Niagara Health, and the South Niagara Hospital will help reinforce this commitment by creating a more positive workplace for all.

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