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Award-winning anesthesiologist turns solitary work into collaborative success

Award-winning anesthesiologist turns solitary work into collaborative success

Posted Dec 30th, 2024

As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Amir Abrishami typically works alone, but his colleagues and students teamed up to have him recognized with a prestigious teaching award.

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Hospital Spotlight: Local stroke survivor’s journey helps shape global care standards

Hospital Spotlight: Local stroke survivor’s journey helps shape global care standards

Posted Dec 6th, 2024

Paul Brady didn't hesitate when the opportunity arose to participate in a global study exploring whether a particular blood thinner can reduce overall stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation and a history of brain bleeding, without increasing the chance of re-bleeding.

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Medical student ready to transition to clinical setting from classroom

Medical student ready to transition to clinical setting from classroom

Posted Dec 5th, 2024

As he finishes his in-class component of his medical degree and moves into rotations, Grant Sweeny reflects on his journey and embraces what’s ahead.

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Building trust, breaking down barriers

Building trust, breaking down barriers

Posted Nov 25th, 2024

In Niagara, where our population continues to grow and diversify, this reflection of diversity in healthcare is essential. Representation and a culturally sensitive approach in all areas of healthcare are not just ideals — they are vital drivers of trust, access and better health outcomes.

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Getting the show on the road: Physicians are gearing up for new Hospital Information System

Getting the show on the road: Physicians are gearing up for new Hospital Information System

Posted Nov 4th, 2024

Dr. Tim St. Amand knows change can be challenging. The largest technological transformation in Niagara Health’s history is no exception for the Emergency Department Site Lead at the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines.

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New med school students bring unique experiences and passions to studies

New med school students bring unique experiences and passions to studies

Posted Nov 1st, 2024

Amr Almasri and Keira Parr each took unconventional paths to get into the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine – Niagara Regional Campus. They’re ready to bring their own special experiences to healthcare, the classroom and even a few taste buds along the way.

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Meet Niagara Health’s award-winning stroke team

Meet Niagara Health’s award-winning stroke team

Posted Oct 29th, 2024

Whether it’s groundbreaking research or establishing faster, more efficient patient care, the work of Leanne Kent and Dr. Danielle de Sa Boasquevisque offers new hope for stroke patients in Niagara and beyond.

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Take Five with Dr. Ovtcharenko

Take Five with Dr. Ovtcharenko

Posted Oct 21st, 2024

This week is Canadian Critical Care Week. Learn how critical care physician Dr. Natasha Ovtcharenko supports patients and families during challenging times.

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You might want to wash your hands before reading this

You might want to wash your hands before reading this

Posted Oct 18th, 2024

Stroll through the toy section of any dollar or department store and you’re likely to see them: wiggly, jiggly, sensory-type toys with soft spikes, tentacles and offshoots. Whether they’re on your shopping list or not, it’s almost impossible to walk by and not touch them. As an expert in infection prevention and control (IPAC), it’s a little easier not to.

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NHKI gains international traction as leader in health research

NHKI gains international traction as leader in health research

Posted Oct 16th, 2024

Several researchers from the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute were invited to prominent healthcare conferences in Europe to share their findings.

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