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IN IT TOGETHER: EVS team helps to create safe environment at NH sites

IN IT TOGETHER: EVS team helps to create safe environment at NH sites

Posted May 13th, 2020

Kevin Traynor always knew Niagara Health had a strong Environmental Services team. But seeing the way the team is going above and beyond during the pandemic has been especially inspiring for him.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Starting her nursing career during a pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Starting her nursing career during a pandemic

Posted May 12th, 2020

Sydney Shirton could never have imagined starting her nursing career at such a monumental moment in history: during a global pandemic.

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Recognizing our more than 2,100 nurses

Recognizing our more than 2,100 nurses

Posted May 12th, 2020

We are sending a very special thank you this year to our nurses during National Nursing Week (May 11 to 17). Niagara Health's more than 2,100 nurses work hard every day, amidst the challenges presented by COVID-19, to provide patients and families with extraordinary care.

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Recovery planning underway

Recovery planning underway

Posted May 8th, 2020

Work will take place in a phased approach in order to resume scheduled activity while ensuring we still provide care to COVID-19 patients and maintain capacity for a potential resurge of COVID-19.

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Outbreak declared over on Unit 2A in St. Catharines

Outbreak declared over on Unit 2A in St. Catharines

Posted May 8th, 2020

An outbreak of COVID-19 on Unit 2A at the St. Catharines Site is now over.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Catharines Site unit

COVID-19 outbreak declared at St. Catharines Site unit

Posted May 7th, 2020

'We’re working to our fullest capacity to prevent further spread of this virus, protect the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and physicians, and bring a timely and safe resolution to this outbreak.'

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IN IT TOGETHER: Providing virtual care during the pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Providing virtual care during the pandemic

Posted May 7th, 2020

During the pandemic, many of Niagara Health’s Mental Health and Addictions outpatient programs have moved to OTN (videoconferencing) and telephone calls, rather than face-to-face appointments, to protect patients, staff and physicians.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Providing mental health support during the pandemic

IN IT TOGETHER: Providing mental health support during the pandemic

Posted May 6th, 2020

It’s the face-to-face interactions with many of her colleagues and patients that Dr. Maxine Lewis misses most while working during the pandemic.

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IN IT TOGETHER: Supporting our team in an uncertain time

IN IT TOGETHER: Supporting our team in an uncertain time

Posted May 5th, 2020

It’s the unknowns of COVID-19 that concerns Sandy Harte the most – both personally and professionally.

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Tips to improve your mental wellness during pandemic

Tips to improve your mental wellness during pandemic

Posted May 5th, 2020

To mark Canadian Mental Health week, Dr. Maxine Lewis offers advice to help you maintain good mental health.

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