At nearly 95, John Suk is the oldest person living with a functioning kidney transplant in Niagara and he’s helped pave the way for other older adults to be considered for the life-changing surgery.
Baby Boaz Bylsma had quite the birthday party – one that involved a team of midwives, nurses, doctors and a last-minute change of plans.
Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, Wellspring Niagara volunteers will be available in waiting areas at the Walker Family Cancer Centre to share in conversation with those impacted by cancer and connect them to helpful resources outside the hospital.
Grant Sweeny is a few months into rotations, a pivotal time in his journey to becoming a physician, and getting a clearer sense of the kind of doctor he wants to be.
While construction is well underway, one critical piece remains: ensuring our community meets its local share commitment. Without it, we risk delays, and more importantly, we jeopardize Niagara’s ability to secure future provincial healthcare funding.
The Health Equity Plan will focus on improving care for three priority populations: older adults, individuals experiencing homelessness and Black communities, aligning with Ontario Health’s Black Health Plan.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation to provide culturally inclusive care, Niagara Health’s Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation team has opened a new Indigenous community room at the Marotta Family Hospital, with programming set to begin this month.
With upwards of 3,000 visits per month and growing, the Family Room has provided over 18,000 meals and snacks to caregivers, in addition to offering laundry services, emotional support, and respite for families with children in the hospital.
Medical student Prey Patel has had opportunities in the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute’s experiential learning research program that most of his peers won’t see until later in their careers. And he plans to pay it forward at Niagara Health when he graduates.
For Kevin Wylie, Manager of Staff Scheduling, hospital staffing is a complex puzzle that demands constant problem-solving, quick thinking and an in-depth understanding of union agreements, all with an eye to patient care.
