Nursing it: One leader’s lifelong path to transforming care
From frontline nurse to clinical operations executive at Niagara Health, Heather Paterson’s impact on healthcare has earned her a Women in Business Awards nomination.
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From frontline nurse to clinical operations executive at Niagara Health, Heather Paterson’s impact on healthcare has earned her a Women in Business Awards nomination.
From beloved pets to sunsets, Megan Harrisson, an ICU Nurse at NH, brings joy and love to her patients through watercolour paintings.
As patients are wheeled into the operating room, Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are often the last faces they see before surgery, providing their final source of comfort and reassurance. These healthcare professionals are dedicated to preparing patients at every stage of the surgical process, including being a strong source of emotional support.
Niagara Health proudly celebrated 27 exceptional nurses and three nursing teams as part of its 2025 Nursing Excellence Awards, honouring their leadership, innovation and compassionate care during a special ceremony livestreamed to its five sites.
When Gladys Soriano opened a letter from the Trillium Gift of Life Network last December, she got the best Christmas present: a message from the transplant recipient who now lives with the heart of her late husband, Joseph.
This Earth Day, we’re shining a light on how our thoughtful clinical decisions – guided by evidence and best practices – can lead to better outcomes for both patients and the environment.
Kristaline Corpuz’s nursing career has taken her across the globe – from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia to Ontario. She’s found a home at Niagara Health, where nearly 50 per cent of the nursing personnel are internationally educated nurses (IENs).
“No matter where you come from or what obstacles you face, there is space for you. Take up that space," says Felicia Bankole.
Francie Davidson looks back on 37 years of caring and reflects on her daughter following in her footsteps by pursuing a nursing career.
Meet some of the new physicians, nurses and allied health professionals who joined Niagara Health in 2024.