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Niagara Health celebrates Black History Month

Niagara Health celebrates Black History Month

Posted Feb 1st, 2021

Our Black History Month celebration will be used to educate, engage and empower our teams.

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Brock President Gervan Fearon joins Niagara Health Board of Directors

Brock President Gervan Fearon joins Niagara Health Board of Directors

Posted Feb 1st, 2021

He joins the Board at a significant time for healthcare in Niagara with management of the pandemic now in its second year, building of the new South Niagara Site, innovations in models of care, and an increasing importance of partnerships, collaboration and community engagement. 

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Niagara Health to open new COVID-19 vaccination clinic for healthcare workers at St. Catharines arena

Niagara Health to open new COVID-19 vaccination clinic for healthcare workers at St. Catharines arena

Posted Jan 29th, 2021

Niagara Health will open a new COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Seymour Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre in St. Catharines, effective Wednesday, February 17.

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Transition plan in place for Millennium Trail Manor

Transition plan in place for Millennium Trail Manor

Posted Jan 28th, 2021

Niagara Health is transitioning the operations of Millennium Trail Manor back to full management by Conmed Health Care Group, the long-term care home’s owner and operator, effective today.

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COVID-19 outbreak on Fourth Floor Unit at Welland Site

COVID-19 outbreak on Fourth Floor Unit at Welland Site

Posted Jan 27th, 2021

Niagara Health’s Infection Prevention and Control experts, working with our Occupational Health and Safety team, is monitoring this situation closely.

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Dr. Nicholas Braithwaite named Niagara Health’s Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Nicholas Braithwaite named Niagara Health’s Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Posted Jan 27th, 2021

Dr. Braithwaite, who assumes the role on Feb. 1, comes to Niagara Health from IWK Health Centre, a pediatric hospital and trauma centre in Halifax, and the Nova Scotia Health Authority.

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New visitor restrictions at Niagara Health as of Thursday, January 28

New visitor restrictions at Niagara Health as of Thursday, January 28

Posted Jan 26th, 2021

We understand that patients may need support while in hospital, and as part of our commitment to patient- and family-centred care, there will be options available to them. 

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Niagara Health, Niagara EMS working to increase capacity in Emergency Departments, Urgent Care Centres

Niagara Health, Niagara EMS working to increase capacity in Emergency Departments, Urgent Care Centres

Posted Jan 26th, 2021

Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27, Niagara Health and Niagara EMS are expanding their ambulance arrivals to NH’s Urgent Care Centres in Fort Erie and Port Colborne.

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COVID-19 outbreak ends on Unit 4A at St. Catharines Site

COVID-19 outbreak ends on Unit 4A at St. Catharines Site

Posted Jan 23rd, 2021

The outbreak came to an end today after 14 days of enhanced monitoring showed there had been no evidence of further transmission.

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COVID-19 outbreak over on Unit D at Niagara Falls Site

COVID-19 outbreak over on Unit D at Niagara Falls Site

Posted Jan 22nd, 2021

Thank you to our dedicated team for working tirelessly to bring this outbreak to a successful end.

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