The ED reflects society’s struggles
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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You might want to wash your hands before reading this
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.
Managing patient flow is a lot like air traffic control
At Niagara Health, each of our sites offers a variety of patient services and specialties. Our flow teams work closely with patients and families to transition patients to other sites to ensure the right providers, in the right place, are providing care.
RSV vaccination will help protect Niagara’s babies
After nine months of joyfully anticipating the birth of their first child, Greg and Alana welcomed their healthy, full-term newborn Alicia into the world. Those early weeks were filled with firsts — first smiles, first coos, first sleepless nights.
Countdown to new Niagara hospitals electronic health records system is on
Niagara Health is on the brink of a transformative change as we prepare to launch our new hospital information system this November.
Understanding surgical wait times in Niagara
Niagara Health performs more than 20,000 surgical procedures a year, and we are continuously looking for ways to improve access and reduce surgical wait times.
Welland hospital key to Niagara Health’s future
Niagara Health’s hospital in Welland is critical to our future as we transform how we deliver care across the region.
Community input will help shape Niagara Health transformation
The turnout at our ongoing community engagement sessions about our future plans has been mixed, from packed rooms to conversations with only a handful of local participants, while others are opting to watch online and share their feedback through our website.
Niagara needs to double down on primary care
Better patient outcomes is at the heart of why Niagara Health embraces the need for collaboration between hospitals and community physicians. Niagara’s family doctors and Niagara Health have been working together to manage patients and avoid unnecessary ED visits and hospital admissions.
Niagara Health will continue transforming healthcare in 2024
We’ve made remarkable progress in the past year toward transforming care in Niagara thanks to the extraordinary commitment of our Niagara Health teams. The past few years have tested our resilience, but that hasn’t stopped our staff and physicians from going above and beyond every day.
Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time.
