Taking a 12 time-zone leap: Why one internationally educated nurse chose Niagara Health
Barney Zafe found work-life balance, professional growth and cultural belonging after moving to Niagara from the Philippines.
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Barney Zafe found work-life balance, professional growth and cultural belonging after moving to Niagara from the Philippines.
Nafeesa Mussa, Clinical Manager, Evening and Weekends, focuses on keeping the hospital moving after regular business hours.
Chris Domize is drawn to problem-solvers and to the stories that shape who we are. Since moving to Niagara, he’s embraced the region’s rich Black history and found a workplace where he truly feels at home.
For Kayla Sherwood, security in a hospital is about more than enforcement - it’s about people. As a Security Supervisor at Niagara Health, Sherwood supports patients, visitors and staff during moments that are often stressful, emotional and unpredictable.
When Elaina Orlando began her academic journey in public health, she never imagined it would lead her to the heart of building a research culture in a community hospital. Today, as the Director of Research Operations at the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI), she is helping to shape how research is conducted, taught and shared in Niagara and beyond.
When most people picture cancer care, they think of doctors at the bedside or therapists at the treatment machine. Few know there’s a quiet constant working behind the scenes throughout their entire journey - a medical physicist - making sure every step is safe, accurate and tailored to what patients need most.
Called a role model for future physicians, Dr. Tyler Plyley is the latest recipient of the Dr. George Bibawi Award for being a standout in anesthesia education.
When Daniel Rolim approved a last-minute request to provide internet access for a patient, he assumed it was a small technical favour. Days later, he learned that it allowed the patient to say goodbye to her family - her final call before she passed.
When Anne Rice first saw a volunteer recruitment ad in her local newspaper more than a decade ago, she didn’t hesitate.
Valerie Frassetto’s presence as a Nurse Practitioner in the Welland Emergency Department helps with patient flow, which decreases wait times and improves patient experience.