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From the Philippines to Niagara: Nurse finds her home

From the Philippines to Niagara: Nurse finds her home

Posted Apr 17th, 2025

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).

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The doctor patients never meet – but his work saves lives

The doctor patients never meet – but his work saves lives

Posted Apr 16th, 2025

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.

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Medical laboratory teams connect the dots for accurate diagnoses

Medical laboratory teams connect the dots for accurate diagnoses

Posted Apr 15th, 2025

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.

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It’s not just ‘confusion’: Delirium is a medical emergency common in hospitalized patients

It’s not just ‘confusion’: Delirium is a medical emergency common in hospitalized patients

Posted Apr 11th, 2025

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.

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Kidney transplant recipient still going strong after 22 years

Kidney transplant recipient still going strong after 22 years

Posted Apr 11th, 2025

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.

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‘I wasn’t alone’: Collaboration at the heart of maternity care

‘I wasn’t alone’: Collaboration at the heart of maternity care

Posted Apr 10th, 2025

Baby Boaz Bylsma had quite the birthday party – one that involved a team of midwives, nurses, doctors and a last-minute change of plans.

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Niagara Health and Wellspring Niagara partner to enhance cancer care and support in Niagara

Niagara Health and Wellspring Niagara partner to enhance cancer care and support in Niagara

Posted Apr 9th, 2025

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.

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Finding his fit: Rotations help medical student pinpoint his future in medicine

Finding his fit: Rotations help medical student pinpoint his future in medicine

Posted Apr 4th, 2025

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.

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Opinion: The cost of care

Opinion: The cost of care

Posted Apr 3rd, 2025

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.

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Niagara Health releases first Health Equity Plan

Niagara Health releases first Health Equity Plan

Posted Apr 2nd, 2025

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.

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