Like many health systems, Niagara Health continues to manage ongoing staffing pressures within a strained system. Despite these challenges, our team consistently goes above and beyond to care for our patients.
It’s been more than a decade since Niagara region got a new hospital. But over that same period, our population has grown and aged. Taken together, this has created challenges in providing the care Niagarans need and deserve.
A Message from Niagara Health President and CEO, Lynn Guerriero, on the multi-dimensional nature of healthcare. "Quality care is grounded in evidence, delivered in the right place and at the right time, with appropriately trained and qualified staff, and is built on strong partnerships."
It’s the foundation of Canada’s healthcare system. It’s vital to preventative care, health education and the management of chronic conditions. Importantly, it’s where patients turn for care when they are sick with a non-emergent illness. I’m talking about comprehensive primary care.
It’s a challenge sweeping across Ontario and Canada. The shortage of health-care workers — doctors, nurses and other clinical staff — is already impacting Niagara and has reached a critical point.
It doesn’t matter where you look. Right across our province and country, health-care systems are facing tremendous challenges. And yet, despite the many obstacles that stand in our way, there is reason for optimism and hope.
Niagara Health is at a pivotal moment in its history and President and CEO Lynn Guerriero looks forward to what's ahead for the organization.
Earlier this month, we launched “Transforming Care,” Niagara Health’s 2023-28 strategic plan. It’s an ambitious, but realistic strategic plan that is the result of many months of listening: to our people, our patients and our partners.
Niagara Health has made a priority to initiate change that will improve patient care and experiences for Indigenous Peoples.
Dr. Shira Brown joined the Today’s Leaders for Tomorrow’s Future podcast to share her perspectives on health leadership as a source and function of renewal when making a difference in someone's life. She talks about the value of team and having a work family, as well as the role leadership plays.
