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‘There’s no better feeling than saving a life’: NH physicians travel to Guyana to help patients with kidney disease

‘There’s no better feeling than saving a life’: NH physicians travel to Guyana to help patients with kidney disease

Posted Sep 25th, 2023

The quartet of doctors self-finance their humanitarian efforts to provide healthcare to those facing barriers, including performing fistula procedures that sustain dialysis treatment.

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‘Embrace the change:’ Chief of Surgery hangs up his scrubs

‘Embrace the change:’ Chief of Surgery hangs up his scrubs

Posted Aug 28th, 2023

Dr. Ian Brown reflects on a long career punctuated by significant achievements – and challenges – in patient care in Niagara.

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Recognition, support for ICU doctor’s research is ‘the Niagara Health way’

Recognition, support for ICU doctor’s research is ‘the Niagara Health way’

Posted Aug 17th, 2023

Since arriving at Niagara Health, Dr. Erick Duan has helped to grow a critical care research program that today sees the hospital involved in 26 clinical trials and observational studies to improve patient care.

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McMaster University recognizes 12 Niagara Health physicians and staff for excellence in teaching

McMaster University recognizes 12 Niagara Health physicians and staff for excellence in teaching

Posted Jun 22nd, 2023

They were recently recognized with awards of excellence for their outstanding teaching and support of students at the Niagara Regional Campus of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.

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Niagara Health celebrates the contributions of physicians this Doctors’ Day

Niagara Health celebrates the contributions of physicians this Doctors’ Day

Posted Apr 28th, 2023

This Doctors’ Day, Niagara Health is expressing gratitude to our team of more than 600 physicians, more than 30 of whom are new recruits since January 2022, as well as those in the community.

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Anesthesiologists on-call and surgical service changes

Anesthesiologists on-call and surgical service changes

Posted Feb 24th, 2023

As a result of the anesthesiologist shortage, Niagara Health is moving after-hours emergency surgeries from Welland to the Niagara Falls Site effective Monday, Feb. 27.

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Niagara Health helping to train the next generation of healthcare workers

Niagara Health helping to train the next generation of healthcare workers

Posted Jan 9th, 2023

Dr. Liam Beedling is a shining example of the positive outcomes of the partnerships Niagara Health (NH) has with more than 100 post-secondary institutions in Niagara, Hamilton and beyond.

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How a hematologist is leading the efforts to use blood wisely

How a hematologist is leading the efforts to use blood wisely

Posted Aug 15th, 2022

Dr. Mohammad Refaei’s efforts to help his colleagues make the most informed decisions about administering blood transfusions have earned Niagara Health national recognition.

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Dr. Janice Giesbrecht: a ‘driving force’ behind cancer care in Niagara retires

Dr. Janice Giesbrecht: a ‘driving force’ behind cancer care in Niagara retires

Posted Jul 18th, 2022

Dr. Janice Giesbrecht’s unrelenting efforts to bring enhanced cancer care, including radiation treatment, to Niagara have improved the lives of thousands of patients since the Walker Family Cancer Centre opened in 2013.

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Building together with Dr. Benjamin Tam

Building together with Dr. Benjamin Tam

Posted May 19th, 2022

When the position for Digital Strategy Physician Lead for Niagara Health’s hospital information system project first came available, Dr. Ben Tam was immediately interested.

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