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Mandatory Vaccination for all Staff and Physicians

Mandatory Vaccination for all Staff and Physicians

Posted Oct 26th, 2021

Effective January 27, 2022, all of our staff and physicians will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work at Niagara Health, with very few exceptions. 

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St. Catharines Site COVID-19 assessment centre extends hours

St. Catharines Site COVID-19 assessment centre extends hours

Posted Oct 19th, 2021

The Niagara Health assessment centre in St. Catharines is extending its hours twice a week starting on Oct. 19 to increase appointment availability. The drive-in centre will take appointments for a COVID-19 test from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Ontario Investing in Hospitals in Niagara

Ontario Investing in Hospitals in Niagara

Posted Sep 29th, 2021

Today, Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, along with Robin Martin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health, announced a substantial investment from the province to help cover historic working funds deficits at Niagara Health, as well as an investment through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund to address critical upgrades, repairs and maintenance at Niagara Health and Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre.

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Niagara Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic to permanently close on Saturday, Sept. 25

Niagara Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic to permanently close on Saturday, Sept. 25

Posted Sep 23rd, 2021

After administering almost 260,000 doses, Niagara Health will permanently close our COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the St. Catharines Site on Saturday, Sept. 25. Vaccination remains a priority, and there will be a number of options for Niagara residents to get vaccinated.

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Niagara Health re-opening St. Catharines Site COVID-19 assessment centre

Niagara Health re-opening St. Catharines Site COVID-19 assessment centre

Posted Sep 17th, 2021

Niagara Health is re-opening its COVID-19 drive-through assessment centre at the St. Catharines Site on Tuesday, Sept. 21 due to an increase in demand for testing.

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Updates for Niagara Health’s vaccination clinic

Updates for Niagara Health’s vaccination clinic

Posted Sep 16th, 2021

Niagara Health is now administering third doses for expanded eligibility list. Vaccination clinic to be closed Sunday, Sept. 19 due to low bookings.

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A Message from Lynn Guerriero, President and CEO, and Dr. Johan Viljoen, Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs, Regarding COVID-19 Protests

A Message from Lynn Guerriero, President and CEO, and Dr. Johan Viljoen, Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs, Regarding COVID-19 Protests

Posted Sep 13th, 2021

It has been extremely concerning to witness protests targeting hospitals across the country in response to COVID-19.

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Niagara Health Reinforces the Importance of Vaccination Against COVID-19

Niagara Health Reinforces the Importance of Vaccination Against COVID-19

Posted Sep 13th, 2021

This pandemic is the most significant healthcare crisis of our time. As a hospital, we have a responsibility to do everything we can to protect our teams and those in our care. 

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Niagara Health vaccination clinic to be closed Sunday, Sept. 12

Niagara Health vaccination clinic to be closed Sunday, Sept. 12

Posted Sep 9th, 2021

Niagara Health’s vaccination clinic at the St. Catharines Site will be closed Sunday, Sept. 12 due to low bookings.

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Niagara Health vaccination clinic to be closed Monday, Sept. 6

Niagara Health vaccination clinic to be closed Monday, Sept. 6

Posted Sep 2nd, 2021

Niagara Health’s vaccination clinic at the St. Catharines Site will be closed on Labour Day (Monday, Sept. 6) due to low bookings.

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