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Niagara Health hosts first simulated emergency with new interactive ‘SimMom’

Niagara Health hosts first simulated emergency with new interactive ‘SimMom’

Posted Jul 27th, 2023

NH nurses and physicians participated in two obstetrical emergencies during Wednesday’s simulation with the new high-tech interactive SimMom mannequin.

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SCOPE Niagara celebrates one year of supporting health professionals and reducing emergency department visits for patients

SCOPE Niagara celebrates one year of supporting health professionals and reducing emergency department visits for patients

Posted Jul 13th, 2023

The program helps to identify gaps in care all while reducing unnecessary visits to the ED.

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Niagara Health first hospital in the world to purchase Indigenous-supplied, branded medical gloves

Niagara Health first hospital in the world to purchase Indigenous-supplied, branded medical gloves

Posted Jul 3rd, 2023

Niagara Health played a pivotal role in establishing a partnership with Indigenous medical supplier MSS to help build an Indigenous value-based supply chain.

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Niagara Health launches new digital imaging system to significantly improve patient care and outcomes

Niagara Health launches new digital imaging system to significantly improve patient care and outcomes

Posted May 24th, 2023

The change comes after listening to patient feedback and comes with a long list of benefits, including quicker diagnoses.

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Niagara Health selects Oracle Cerner to build modern hospital information system and enhance care for patients in the Niagara region

Niagara Health selects Oracle Cerner to build modern hospital information system and enhance care for patients in the Niagara region

Posted Dec 15th, 2022

Niagara Health has signed a 10-year agreement with Oracle Cerner to build a modern hospital information system that will serve all five Niagara Health sites and Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre.

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New hospital info system will transform delivery of health-care services in Niagara

New hospital info system will transform delivery of health-care services in Niagara

Posted Jul 29th, 2022

Niagara Health is embarking on a $150-million digital transformation as we build a modern hospital information system (HIS) that will help us better serve patients. Column by Niagara Health President and CEO Lynn Guerriero.

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New CT simulator at Walker Family Cancer Centre to positively impact cancer patients

New CT simulator at Walker Family Cancer Centre to positively impact cancer patients

Posted Jul 5th, 2022

Cancer care and treatment for patients in Niagara advanced last week with the installation of a new CT simulation machine that positions Niagara Health as a leader in radiotherapy imaging.

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Driving the technology transformation at Niagara Health

Driving the technology transformation at Niagara Health

Posted Jul 4th, 2022

Tristen Castro, Digital Strategy Clinical Lead, is on the project team that will build Niagara Health's modern hospital information system.

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New program will improve care in the community, reduce Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations

New program will improve care in the community, reduce Emergency Department visits and hospitalizations

Posted May 25th, 2022

Niagara Health has launched SCOPE Niagara, a new program to streamline care for patients in the community.

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Building together with Dr. Benjamin Tam

Building together with Dr. Benjamin Tam

Posted May 19th, 2022

When the position for Digital Strategy Physician Lead for Niagara Health’s hospital information system project first came available, Dr. Ben Tam was immediately interested.

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