Kristaline Corpuz’s nursing career has taken her across the globe – from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia to Ontario. She’s found a home at Niagara Health, where nearly 50 per cent of the nursing personnel are internationally educated nurses (IENs).
As Chief of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Dr. Satish Chawla doesn’t work with patients at the bedside. But he’s often the first to know what’s causing their health issues.
Much of the important work that supports patient healthcare plans and diagnoses happens behind-the-scenes, including the efforts of our skilled Medical Laboratory team.
Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s ability to think, focus or behave normally. It’s not dementia — though the two can look similar — and it’s not just “confusion.” Delirium is a medical emergency, and one that is often missed.
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.
