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COVID-19 vaccine delivery is imminent for Niagara

COVID-19 vaccine delivery is imminent for Niagara

Posted Jan 6th, 2021

We are proud to be working with our community partners to administer the first doses of the vaccine in Niagara.

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No evidence of COVID-19 transmission on Niagara Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

No evidence of COVID-19 transmission on Niagara Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Posted Jan 5th, 2021

Niagara Health is pleased to report that all infants on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have tested negative for COVID-19.

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COVID-19 care expands to Pandemic Response Unit at Joseph Brant Hospital

COVID-19 care expands to Pandemic Response Unit at Joseph Brant Hospital

Posted Jan 4th, 2021

Intense pressures on hospitals providing COVID care across the region have prompted activation of the Pandemic Response Unit (PRU) located at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington.

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Meet Niagara Health's first baby of 2021: Ekas Sharma

Meet Niagara Health's first baby of 2021: Ekas Sharma

Posted Jan 1st, 2021

It seems only fitting that Ekas Sharma was Niagara Health’s first baby born on the first day of 2021. The name his mom, Manu, and dad, Kam, chose means One in Punjabi.

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Niagara Health declares outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit 4A in St. Catharines

Niagara Health declares outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit 4A in St. Catharines

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

Two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have led Niagara Health to declare an outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit 4A at the St. Catharines Site.

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Niagara Health taking precautions to maintain safety at the hospital

Niagara Health taking precautions to maintain safety at the hospital

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

Niagara Health is taking proactive measures to ensure safety at the hospital following a potential exposure of COVID on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Oakwood Park Lodge

Update on COVID-19 outbreak at Oakwood Park Lodge

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

Niagara Health is continuing its work with Oakwood Park Lodge to protect residents and safely resolve the COVID outbreak at the Niagara Falls long-term care home.

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Reflecting on 2020 and celebrating our Proud Moments

Reflecting on 2020 and celebrating our Proud Moments

Posted Dec 31st, 2020

In a year that tested our team like never before, it has been impressive to see how our staff, physicians and volunteers across Niagara have gone above and beyond, working with our partners and the community, to provide safe, high-quality care and support one another during the pandemic.

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REMINDER: Visitors must follow Niagara Health's visitor guidelines

REMINDER: Visitors must follow Niagara Health's visitor guidelines

Posted Dec 30th, 2020

Niagara Health’s most important priority during the pandemic is the safety of everyone in the hospital.

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Facility-wide outbreak at Greater Niagara General Site 

Facility-wide outbreak at Greater Niagara General Site 

Posted Dec 28th, 2020

Three healthcare workers in the Intensive Care Unit have tested positive for COVID-19, meeting the definition of a unit-specific outbreak. This is the fifth inpatient unit outbreak of COVID-19 at the Niagara Falls hospital site.

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