Niagara Health News and Updates

Grateful for prompt medical care after suffering stroke

Posted Oct 28th, 2019

'I’m fortunate I took the steps to get to the hospital as quickly as I did, recognizing what it might be'

How to stay healthy during flu season

Posted Oct 24th, 2019

There are many ways you can protect yourself from getting – and spreading – the flu and other illnesses.

Collaborating to re-imagine health

Posted Oct 11th, 2019

Researchers, practitioners, educators, health industry leaders and policy makers will come together to discuss the future of health care on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and Thursday, Oct. 17 at Brock University.

Niagara Ontario Health Team - Submit Full Application to Ministry of Health

Posted Oct 9th, 2019

The Niagara Ontario Health Team - Équipe Santé Ontario Niagara marked an important milestone today as 44 healthcare, the community support sector and social services across Niagara - which include 60 Primary Care Physicians, collectively submitted their Full Application to the Ministry of Health in their next step in becoming a designated Ontario Health Team.

Be at the centre of your care with Niagara Health Navigator

Posted Oct 9th, 2019

We're revolutionizing the way patients connect to healthcare information and their care providers. Download Niagara Health Navigator for free from the App Store or Google play and provide your feedback.

Ontario expanding home and community care services in Niagara

Posted Oct 3rd, 2019

Niagara Health is grateful to the Provincial Government for making strategic investments in Niagara that will improve health system capacity in our region.

Dr. Johan Viljoen appointed Niagara Health’s Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President Medical

Posted Sep 25th, 2019

"I am deeply committed to continuing on our journey of team-building and partnership to strengthen patient experiences and access to local healthcare services for everyone who lives in our region," says Dr. Viljoen

NH team's work published in national medical journal

Posted Sep 25th, 2019

Two of our researchers recently had their work published in the prestigious Canadian Medical Association Journal. The article examined the impact of research activity in community health settings.

Simulated scenarios provide real-life benefits for healthcare providers, learners

Posted Sep 19th, 2019

Simulation Day is one of the many ways Niagara Health partners with McMaster University to further our research and academic mandate and foster safe spaces for learning.