For Moises Vasquez, volunteering in the Niagara Health Emergency Department (ED) is more than an act of service. It’s a way to stay connected to his roots and continue providing patient care, even while not yet practicing his profession in Canada.
Lucia Camelo feels a sense of belonging when she volunteers at Niagara Health. Through her work in the Marotta Family Hospital gift shop, she’s giving back to the community, improving her English and helping people.
Caitlin Muhl is a strong advocate of social prescribing and helping support clinicians at Niagara Health to incorporate the concept into the care they provide.
Kristaline Corpuz’s nursing career has taken her across the globe – from the Philippines to Saudi Arabia to Ontario. She’s found a home at Niagara Health, where nearly 50 per cent of the nursing personnel are internationally educated nurses (IENs).
As Chief of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Dr. Satish Chawla doesn’t work with patients at the bedside. But he’s often the first to know what’s causing their health issues.
For Kevin Wylie, Manager of Staff Scheduling, hospital staffing is a complex puzzle that demands constant problem-solving, quick thinking and an in-depth understanding of union agreements, all with an eye to patient care.
“No matter where you come from or what obstacles you face, there is space for you. Take up that space," says Felicia Bankole.
When Taylor Morrone was a child, she proudly told people what her father, Peter, did for a living at Niagara Health. Years later, she’s working alongside him as a respiratory therapist, extending their bond from home to hospital.
Abdul-Qoyyum Adekitan strives to go deeper than surface-level solutions, whether fixing medical devices or one day helping people in their health journeys.
Francie Davidson looks back on 37 years of caring and reflects on her daughter following in her footsteps by pursuing a nursing career.
