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‘I’m thankful I’m alive,' says COVID patient

‘I’m thankful I’m alive,' says COVID patient

Posted May 21st, 2020

Carmine Posteraro considers himself a miracle.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Vital role of our Biomedical Engineering team

IN IT TOGETHER: Vital role of our Biomedical Engineering team

Posted May 19th, 2020

It’s the heightened focus on infection control that is the most eye-opening part about working during the pandemic for Biomedical Engineering Technologist Abram Shihata.

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IN IT TOGETHER: ​Niagara Health nurses paying it forward

IN IT TOGETHER: ​Niagara Health nurses paying it forward

Posted May 15th, 2020

Nurses have always been known for their compassionate, caring and giving nature. This week – National Nursing Week – is no exception, as Niagara Health nurses teamed up to donate money to support charitable organizations in our community.

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IN IT TOGETHER: ‘I just want to bring the patients joy’

IN IT TOGETHER: ‘I just want to bring the patients joy’

Posted May 14th, 2020

For Tamara Zahn, being part of the Environmental Services team at Niagara Health extends beyond her job description.

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IN IT TOGETHER: EVS team helps to create safe environment at NH sites

IN IT TOGETHER: EVS team helps to create safe environment at NH sites

Posted May 13th, 2020

Kevin Traynor always knew Niagara Health had a strong Environmental Services team. But seeing the way the team is going above and beyond during the pandemic has been especially inspiring for him.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Starting her nursing career during a pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Starting her nursing career during a pandemic

Posted May 12th, 2020

Sydney Shirton could never have imagined starting her nursing career at such a monumental moment in history: during a global pandemic.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Providing virtual care during the pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Providing virtual care during the pandemic

Posted May 7th, 2020

During the pandemic, many of Niagara Health’s Mental Health and Addictions outpatient programs have moved to OTN (videoconferencing) and telephone calls, rather than face-to-face appointments, to protect patients, staff and physicians.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Providing mental health support during the pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Providing mental health support during the pandemic

Posted May 6th, 2020

It’s the face-to-face interactions with many of her colleagues and patients that Dr. Maxine Lewis misses most while working during the pandemic.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Supporting our team in an uncertain time

IN IT TOGETHER: Supporting our team in an uncertain time

Posted May 5th, 2020

It’s the unknowns of COVID-19 that concerns Sandy Harte the most – both personally and professionally.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Keeping our people safe

IN IT TOGETHER: Keeping our people safe

Posted May 4th, 2020

Niagara Health’s Occupational Health and Safety team has had experience with staff being exposed to viruses, but nothing of the magnitude of the highly contagious COVID-19. 

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