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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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Temporary Change to Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre Hours on October 5

Temporary Change to Port Colborne Urgent Care Centre Hours on October 5

Posted Sep 30th, 2026

Urgent Care Centre hours are subject to change. Please always check our website before visiting.

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Don’t be afraid to say their names: Niagara Health cardiac sonographer breaks the silence around pregnancy and infant loss

Don’t be afraid to say their names: Niagara Health cardiac sonographer breaks the silence around pregnancy and infant loss

Posted Oct 1st, 2026

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Cardiac Sonographer Chelsea Saieva-Carr shares her story of losing her twin sons days after their birth, hoping other bereaved families know they are not alone.

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Pediatric cancer care coming closer to home for Niagara families

Pediatric cancer care coming closer to home for Niagara families

Posted Sep 29th, 2026

Beginning early next year, children and families in Niagara will have access to pediatric oncology care closer to home through the new POGO Satellite Clinic at the Marotta Family Hospital.

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New Niagara Health Board member reconnecting the puzzle pieces of her heritage

New Niagara Health Board member reconnecting the puzzle pieces of her heritage

Posted Sep 28th, 2026

Reconnecting with her Indigenous roots helped Lora Tisi better understand her family's past and the role she can play in advancing Reconciliation as a member of Niagara Health's Board of Directors.

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New NHKI senior scientist to advance research into older adult care

New NHKI senior scientist to advance research into older adult care

Posted Sep 24th, 2026

While Dr. Lisa Burry’s life and career started on the other side of the country, in a way, her coming to the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI) is a full-circle moment.

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Organizational Updates

Organizational Updates

Posted Sep 22nd, 2026

After more than five years at Niagara Health, Sonali Kohli has accepted a new leadership opportunity with Ontario Health. Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Sonali for her dedication and leadership to the organization.

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