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Be prepared for a medical emergency

Posted Dec 23rd, 2013

Personal Emergency Information Card Filling out a and carrying it with you will help you be prepared in the event of a health emergency. This card can be printed and folded to fit in a wallet. Personal information is critical in a health emergency, espe...

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New Port Centre marks 25 anniversary of providing residential addiction treatment in Niagara

Posted Dec 17th, 2013

Hundreds of Niagara residents are impacted by and struggle with addiction.

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Dr. Sue Matthews departing Niagara Health System for CEO role in Australia

Posted Dec 10th, 2013

Niagara Health System is today announcing that Dr. Sue Matthews, Interim President and CEO, has submitted her resignation in order to pursue a new opportunity abroad. Effective February 17, 2014, Dr. Matthews is assuming the position of CEO at the Royal Wom...

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Artwork reflecting NHS values of compassion and teamwork wins holiday card contest

Posted Dec 10th, 2013

The spirit of compassion and community so reflective of the holiday season are illustrated in this year’s selection in the seventh annual Niagara Health System Holiday Card Contest for Kids. The competition had a total of 59 inspirational and creative ent...

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Spiritual care

Posted Nov 28th, 2013

A multi-faith dedication ceremony was held November 27 for the Spiritual Care Centre at the St. Catharines Site. Participants included members from Baha’i, Christianity, First Nations, Hindu, Judaism and Islam faith traditions as well as Spiritual Care st...

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Foundations for Niagara Health System amalgamate to form One Foundation

Posted Nov 27th, 2013

The six hospital foundations serving Niagara Health System are pleased to announce our Boards have agreed in principle to move forward with an amalgamation of our Foundations, forming One Foundation for Niagara Health System. For ...

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Walker Family Cancer Centre hosting community session on radiation treatment in Niagara and the future of cancer care in our region

Posted Nov 18th, 2013

Public service announcement An expert panel from the Walker Family Cancer Centre will discuss radiation therapy, including myths and truths, the unique Canadian connection, and the future of cancer care in Niagara at a public engagement session to be held...

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Niagara Health System receives prestigious RPNAO Employer of Excellence Award

Posted Nov 14th, 2013

Media Release Attachment The Niagara Health System (NHS) is honoured to be selected as the recipient of the 2013 Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (RPNAO) Employer of Excellence Award for its leadership development and engagement of nurse...

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Niagara Health System performing better than Canadian average in new hospital performance indicators

Posted Nov 7th, 2013

Media Release Attachment Today, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) publicly released a new website about health system performance which can be found at . The Niagara Health System (NHS) is very pleased to report that we are performing b...

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Blending Radiation Therapy into the Cancer Treatment Mix

Posted Nov 5th, 2013

Join the Walker Family Cancer Centre forBlending Radiation Therapy into the Cancer Treatment Mix: What does this mean for Niagara? Wednesday, November 20, 2013 6:30 to 8:30PMSt. Catharines Site | 1200 4th Avenue Louth Second floor Community Leaders Auditor...

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