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IN IT TOGETHER: Virtual Visits: ‘Better than any medication we could offer’

IN IT TOGETHER: Virtual Visits: ‘Better than any medication we could offer’

Posted Jul 14th, 2020

For Dr. Andre Maddison, the biggest clinical challenge with COVID-19 has been the uncertainty, in particular with our palliative patients.

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Niagara Health extending visiting hours for inpatients starting Monday, July 13

Niagara Health extending visiting hours for inpatients starting Monday, July 13

Posted Jul 10th, 2020

Friends and family of patients admitted to hospital will soon be able to have more time with their loved ones. Beginning Monday, July 13, visiting hours for inpatients at Niagara Health are increasing.

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IN IT TOGETHER: ‘This show of support…makes us stronger‘

IN IT TOGETHER: ‘This show of support…makes us stronger‘

Posted Jul 10th, 2020

Having a sense of community is the feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Increased need for spiritual support

IN IT TOGETHER: Increased need for spiritual support

Posted Jul 9th, 2020

It has been a busy time for Spiritual Care staff at Niagara Health during the pandemic.

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Niagara Health Navigator adds Resuming Services feature

Niagara Health Navigator adds Resuming Services feature

Posted Jul 9th, 2020

As Niagara Health works through the process to resume clinical services and schedule appointments for patients who have been waiting for care, another feature on the Niagara Health Navigator app is now available for patients to get answers to their most pressing questions.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Cancer patient grateful to receive care virtually

IN IT TOGETHER: Cancer patient grateful to receive care virtually

Posted Jul 7th, 2020

Joan Ritchie is thankful she can stay in the comfort of her home for her monthly appointment with her Niagara Health oncologist during the pandemic.

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A warm welcome for Niagara Health visitors

A warm welcome for Niagara Health visitors

Posted Jul 3rd, 2020

On Monday, June 29, we happily welcomed back visitors for inpatients at all of our sites. This was exciting news for patients and their loved ones, who would once again be able to visit face-to-face.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Ensuring an adequate medication supply during the pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Ensuring an adequate medication supply during the pandemic

Posted Jun 30th, 2020

“The pandemic was above and beyond anything we have ever seen."

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COVID-19 Assessment Centres closed on Canada Day

COVID-19 Assessment Centres closed on Canada Day

Posted Jun 29th, 2020

Niagara’s Health’s three COVID-19 Assessment Centres, located in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and Welland, will be closed on Canada Day, Wednesday, July 1.

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Niagara Health to begin lifting visitor restrictions on Monday, June 29

Niagara Health to begin lifting visitor restrictions on Monday, June 29

Posted Jun 26th, 2020

Starting Monday, June 29, Niagara Health is pleased to welcome visitors back to all its sites, subject to certain conditions. This is being done in a gradual way to help ensure the safety of everyone at the hospital.

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