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Another advancement in infant care at Niagara Health

Another advancement in infant care at Niagara Health

Posted Mar 10th, 2021

Our tiniest patients are receiving enhanced care thanks to new technology in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

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Period between first and second vaccine doses extends to four months starting March 10

Period between first and second vaccine doses extends to four months starting March 10

Posted Mar 9th, 2021

Over the weekend, the Province of Ontario announced that the period between the first and second vaccine doses will change from 35 days to four months (16 weeks) starting on Wednesday, March 10. All vaccination sites including Niagara Health must follow the directives sent out by Ontario’s Vaccine Task Force.

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Niagara Health to begin vaccinating hospital patients 80 years and older against COVID-19

Niagara Health to begin vaccinating hospital patients 80 years and older against COVID-19

Posted Mar 5th, 2021

In the coming days, Niagara Health will begin booking appointments to vaccinate patients who are 80 years of age and older and are currently admitted to a hospital bed or have been admitted and stayed overnight in the last six months.

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Niagara expands COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers

Niagara expands COVID-19 vaccinations for healthcare workers

Posted Feb 26th, 2021

Across Niagara, 20,265 COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered to long-term care and retirement home workers and residents, essential caregivers, and hospital staff and physicians.

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Niagara Health patients part of numerous COVID-19 clinical trials

Niagara Health patients part of numerous COVID-19 clinical trials

Posted Feb 24th, 2021

'The opportunity for our patients to be part of these clinical trials is important for discovering new and effective treatments for COVID-19.'

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New self-referral web portal launched for innovative care model COVID Care @ Home

New self-referral web portal launched for innovative care model COVID Care @ Home

Posted Feb 19th, 2021

COVID Care @ Home connects patients to care wherever they are, whenever they need it.

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Update on self-isolation pay for Niagara Health staff

Update on self-isolation pay for Niagara Health staff

Posted Feb 17th, 2021

Niagara Health continues to evolve its approach to ensure the appropriate measures are in place to respond to the pandemic.

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Niagara Health resumes vaccinating healthcare workers against COVID-19 at St. Catharines arena

Niagara Health resumes vaccinating healthcare workers against COVID-19 at St. Catharines arena

Posted Feb 17th, 2021

Niagara Health reopens its COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for high-risk healthcare workers at the Seymour Hannah Sports and Entertainment Centre in St. Catharines.

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Statement from Niagara Health President and Interim CEO Lynn Guerriero regarding Dr. Hirji

Statement from Niagara Health President and Interim CEO Lynn Guerriero regarding Dr. Hirji

Posted Feb 13th, 2021

“Threatening public health officials who are doing their jobs to keep us safe must be strongly condemned by our community and by provincial and municipal elected officials.”

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COVID-19 outbreak ends at Oakwood Park Lodge in Niagara Falls

COVID-19 outbreak ends at Oakwood Park Lodge in Niagara Falls

Posted Feb 11th, 2021

There are no active cases of the virus at the Niagara Falls home.

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