Updated: Urgent Care Centre Hours
Niagara Health is announcing changes to the summer hours at the Fort Erie and Port Colborne Urgent Care Centres (UCCs) due to a critical shortage of available physicians.
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‘You learn medicine here... and how to be the person patients can trust’: Medical student
The first time Amr Almasri was told to walk into a patient's room alone, he hesitated. Now, he’s the one volunteering to follow up with patients after surgery. His shift in confidence has everything to do with his first year at McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine – Niagara Regional Campus (NRC).
Local Share, Local Care: Niagara's moment of truth
Every family in Niagara knows how important it is to get the right care, close to home, when they need it most. The future of that care — faster, stronger, and more connected — depends on decisions many municipal councils will make in the coming weeks.
Indigenous youth tour South Niagara Hospital construction site
Sometimes the best way to explore a future career is to see it in action, especially when it comes to work in the skilled trades. Indigenous youth from across southern Ontario had a first-hand look at the future South Niagara Hospital this month, gaining exposure to careers in the skilled trades during a tour of the active construction site.
South Niagara Hospital August 2025 Newsletter
Stay in the loop! The latest issue of the South Niagara Hospital Project Newsletter is here with construction updates, project news and more.
Back to school, back to routine
As both a pediatrician and a mom of two energetic boys, age 4 and 8, I know firsthand how exciting - and sometimes overwhelming - the back-to-school season can be. Shifting from summer freedom to school routines takes some preparation, but a few simple steps can make the transition smoother for kids and parents.
Niagara Health receives $250,000 grant to lead a provincial study on boosting community hospital research
Led by Dr. Jennifer Tsang, Executive Director and Chief Scientist of the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI), it will involve interviewing leaders from community hospitals with established research departments to identify strategies that can increase research capacity.
‘Working here has enabled me to help others in my community:’ RNFAs support surgical patients
As patients are wheeled into the operating room, Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are often the last faces they see before surgery, providing their final source of comfort and reassurance. These healthcare professionals are dedicated to preparing patients at every stage of the surgical process, including being a strong source of emotional support.
Building better healthcare, one patient experience at a time
For Caroline Campbell, compassion is more than a job requirement, it’s the driving force behind her career.
UPDATE on flood remediation in Welland and Niagara Falls hospitals
Updates on flood remediation in Welland and Niagara Falls hospitals.
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