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Niagara Health has made real progress recruiting physicians in recent years. Twenty-eight new doctors and surgeons have joined our teams, including three new emergency physicians and new colleagues in anesthesiology and internal medicine. These hires strengthen care for our patients. But we still have more work to do.
Niagara Health President and CEO Lynn Guerriero recognized by McMaster University’s DeGroote School of Business with the Gil Bennett Gold Standard Award.
A crucial part of transforming how Niagara Health delivers care is managing patient flow, Lynn Guerriero writes.
Every family in Niagara knows how important it is to get the right care, close to home, when they need it most. The future of that care — faster, stronger, and more connected — depends on decisions many municipal councils will make in the coming weeks.
As both a pediatrician and a mom of two energetic boys, age 4 and 8, I know firsthand how exciting - and sometimes overwhelming - the back-to-school season can be. Shifting from summer freedom to school routines takes some preparation, but a few simple steps can make the transition smoother for kids and parents.
We know the system is strained, but every step we take — through innovation, collaboration and an unwavering commitment to better care — is strengthening healthcare in Niagara today and for the future.
UCCs are not emergency departments. They are not equipped or staffed to handle life-threatening emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes or major trauma. In those moments, assuming a UCC can provide emergency-level care can have devastating consequences.
If you’ve visited an Emergency Department lately, you’ve likely experienced what so many across the province are feeling: long waits, crowded waiting rooms and frustration about not knowing what’s happening or how long it will take.
I want to acknowledge the heartfelt advocacy expressed in recent opinion pieces and news articles about the Urgent Care Centres in Fort Erie and Port Colborne. We all want the same thing — for all Niagara residents to have access to timely, high-quality care. But we owe it to the community to talk honestly about what’s really needed.
Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s ability to think, focus or behave normally. It’s not dementia — though the two can look similar — and it’s not just “confusion.” Delirium is a medical emergency, and one that is often missed.
