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From the Philippines to Niagara: Nurse finds her home

From the Philippines to Niagara: Nurse finds her home

Posted Apr 17th, 2025

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).

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‘You belong here’: Clinical manager reflects on Black History Month

‘You belong here’: Clinical manager reflects on Black History Month

Posted Feb 28th, 2025

“No matter where you come from or what obstacles you face, there is space for you. Take up that space," says Felicia Bankole.

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A sweet career: From candy striper to clinical manager

A sweet career: From candy striper to clinical manager

Posted Feb 3rd, 2025

Francie Davidson looks back on 37 years of caring and reflects on her daughter following in her footsteps by pursuing a nursing career.

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Nurse honoured for contributions to older adult care

Nurse honoured for contributions to older adult care

Posted Jan 13th, 2025

Christine Lam-Au has spent the past 25 years helping to shape care for older adults at Niagara Health. Her efforts were recently recognized with a regional Clinical Excellence Award.

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A Cheesehead and a mission: Personal connections drive orthogeriatric nursing care

A Cheesehead and a mission: Personal connections drive orthogeriatric nursing care

Posted Dec 16th, 2024

Nurse Practitioner Christina Huntington’s care philosophy is rooted in meeting patients where they are and using that compassion and connection to help them recover from hip and other fragility fractures.

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How Niagara Health is tackling hospital-acquired pressure injuries

How Niagara Health is tackling hospital-acquired pressure injuries

Posted Nov 21st, 2024

Niagara Health is leveraging technology, staff training, and community partnerships to tackle hospital-acquired pressure injuries — preventable wounds that affect one in four patients in healthcare settings.

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From humble beginnings: Niagara Falls nurse practitioner making positive change

From humble beginnings: Niagara Falls nurse practitioner making positive change

Posted Nov 13th, 2024

Internationally educated nurse Lifin Parakkal Thomas couldn’t wait to contribute his expertise to the Canadian healthcare sector. His career plan, however, extended beyond the role of registered nursing.

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The ED reflects society’s struggles

The ED reflects society’s struggles

Posted Oct 31st, 2024

Many people are understandably frustrated by long wait times in the ED. The truth is, the pressures hospitals face are bigger than what we can fix within our walls.

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‘It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling’: Oncology nurse on the importance of care beyond physical treatments

‘It’s incredibly rewarding and fulfilling’: Oncology nurse on the importance of care beyond physical treatments

Posted Oct 25th, 2024

While in nursing school, Devan MacCulloch didn’t know what he wanted to specialize in, but cardiology could have been a fitting choice.

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Laura Farrelly to retire after leading trifecta of high-profile departments at Niagara Health

Laura Farrelly to retire after leading trifecta of high-profile departments at Niagara Health

Posted Oct 7th, 2024

Choppers carrying the wounded propelled through the cobalt blue sky as a man watched from the foothills of the mountain below.

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