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‘It’s a safe space’

‘It’s a safe space’

Posted Jun 26th, 2023

Environmental Services Aide Jill Cameron, who identifies as non-binary queer, says they’re grateful for Niagara Health’s outright displays of support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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Canada, NH offer PSW freedom to live as his true self

Canada, NH offer PSW freedom to live as his true self

Posted Jun 9th, 2023

Ricardo Craveiro Blanco left Venezuela seven years ago to live and work safely and freely as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

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Building bridges at the forefront of Niagara Health’s diversity employer recognition

Building bridges at the forefront of Niagara Health’s diversity employer recognition

Posted Mar 7th, 2023

Niagara Health is being recognized for having exceptional workplace diversity and inclusive programming as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2023.

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Changing the face of medicine part of Interim Chief’s career ambitions

Changing the face of medicine part of Interim Chief’s career ambitions

Posted Feb 24th, 2023

As both a psychiatrist and hospital leader, Dr. Victor Uwaifo hopes to be a role model for Black people aspiring to careers in healthcare.

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‘It’s exciting to see change’: NH’s first Black History Month committee chair

‘It’s exciting to see change’: NH’s first Black History Month committee chair

Posted Feb 10th, 2023

Clinical Manager Karen sees the difference the annual recognition has made to the organization and is optimistic about the emphasis placed on diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Black History Month at Niagara Health

Black History Month at Niagara Health

Posted Feb 1st, 2023

February is Black History Month – a month-long recognition at Niagara Health. This year’s theme is Ours to Tell, which focuses on recognizing the legacy of success, sacrifice and resilience attributed to members of the Black community.

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Healthcare and learning Indigenous identity a calling for Registered Nurse

Healthcare and learning Indigenous identity a calling for Registered Nurse

Posted Sep 28th, 2022

Becoming a Registered Nurse has long been a goal for Kassidy Bell. So, too, is learning about her Indigenous heritage and helping to provide culturally sensitive, equitable healthcare for Indigenous patients and others.

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New Indigenous Advisor building bridges to improve healthcare

New Indigenous Advisor building bridges to improve healthcare

Posted Sep 9th, 2022

Jill Shimizu-Wilson (Lunn) says her work with Niagara Health is about reconciliation that requires fulfilling the needs of the people and the hospital, and finding common ground for both.

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Niagara Health celebrates Indigenous Inclusion Month

Niagara Health celebrates Indigenous Inclusion Month

Posted Sep 9th, 2022

This month, we are celebrating our second Indigenous Inclusion Month at Niagara Health. We are committed to making the hospital a safe, culturally welcoming space for Indigenous people that meets their healthcare needs and respects their traditions.

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ICT project manager drawn to Niagara Health’s pride in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ community

ICT project manager drawn to Niagara Health’s pride in supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ community

Posted Jun 22nd, 2022

Niagara Health is the safe space Tassiana Smith was looking for when she was ready to take on greater challenges in her career.

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