UPDATED - Niagara Health Announces UCC Summer Hours
Niagara Health is announcing changes to the summer hours at the Fort Erie and Port Colborne Urgent Care Centres (UCCs) due to a critical shortage of available physicians.
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Niagara Health News and Updates
‘I treat people like they are my family’: ED doctor
Emergency departments are where people come during their worst moment but Dr. Melanie Senechal is a steady force of compassion and care.
Important Notice: Third-Party Diagnostic Imaging Reminder Calls
We are aware of a recent issue with our third-party diagnostic imaging call reminder service. During a system update designed to improve our communications, reminder notifications were inadvertently sent to more patients than intended.
Hospital Spotlight: ‘I don’t let anything hold me back’: Fort Erie man not letting adversity get in his way
When Nolan Soucie takes the mic before a Fort Erie Meteors game, he brings the arena to life and fills it with pride. Singing the national anthem from centre ice, he’s not just a hockey fan — he’s a symbol of resilience and joy in the face of adversity.
“With heart and purpose”: Krystal Brant brings lived experiences to new Indigenous Relations role at Niagara Health
For Krystal Brant, stepping into the role of Indigenous Relations Specialist is deeply personal. It’s about honouring her aunt’s memory, uplifting her community and ensuring Indigenous patients no longer feel invisible in the places meant to heal them.
Historic hospital archway finding new home at Marotta Family Hospital
A significant piece of St. Catharines’ heritage is in the process of being relocated to Marotta Family Hospital, thanks to the generosity and commitment of the Rankin family.
Niagara Health earns national recognition for stroke care excellence
Niagara Falls Hospital has earned national recognition for its exceptional stroke care, receiving the Stroke Distinction from Accreditation Canada.
'It's About Dignity': A Geriatric Manager’s Mission
As Manager of Geriatrics, Stefanie Irish doesn’t just oversee patient care - she champions a mindset shift. “We are conditioned to think older adults are burdens. But in fact, they’re people with rich lives, resilience and so much wisdom. Our job isn’t just to treat their medical needs - it’s to see and support the person behind them.”
Paving a path forward: Niagara Health embeds Indigenous education into frontline care
When Niagara Health launched its inaugural Indigenous Health Services and Reconciliation (IHSR) Plan in 2024, it laid the foundation for a transformational journey – one focused on education, awareness and empowering frontline staff with the tools they need to provide culturally safe care for Indigenous Peoples.
Niagara Health welcomes three new board members at Annual Meeting
The Niagara Health Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 24, saw the appointment of new Directors. Niagara Health is pleased to welcome three community leaders to the Board of Directors.
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