By including patient partners like Gail Riihimaki in research planning from the very start, the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute is ensuring health research will help the people who stand to benefit most.
The fast-paced energy of Niagara Health's Emergency Departments faced some challenges with the launch of a new Hospital Information System (HIS) this month, but a dedicated group of volunteers stepped up to provide invaluable support as teams adapted.
After the success of the first cohort at the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines last year, the job skills training program has expanded to more departments while continuing to blaze a trail as the first and only French-language version of Project SEARCH in the world.
Terra Chambers knows firsthand what it’s like to rely on Niagara Health’s Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. It was her own struggles with addiction and mental health that led her to help others.
Mealtime can be a lonely experience for those in the hospital, especially those who have a longer stay. Mealtime assistants provide social contact during mealtime, helping to alleviate feelings of isolation that can accompany hospitalization.
Students from the French Catholic school board set out on their career paths after spending five months working with hospital staff to learn in-demand job skills.
More than 550 people volunteer at Niagara Health, making the experience of being at the hospital better for patients, staff and physicians.
This is the third time the organization has received the highest-possible level of accreditation for its practices and commitment to ensure safe, quality patient-centred care.
Niagara Health welcomed four new team members this week, whose presence at the St. Catharines hospital marks the beginning of an important relationship for all involved.
John Whitehead’s experience with Niagara Health’s Diabetes Education Centre inspired him to become a powerful voice and gentle support for other patients with Type 1 diabetes.
