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Flu cases already surging in Niagara as health experts urge residents to get vaccinated (avec traduction française)

Flu cases already surging in Niagara as health experts urge residents to get vaccinated (avec traduction française)

Posted Nov 5th, 2026

Influenza is off to an early and aggressive start in Niagara, with cases running roughly three times higher than this point last year, highlighting the importance of getting vaccinated as flu shots become available across the region.

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Brock University students join Niagara Health for Canadian Patient Safety Week

Brock University students join Niagara Health for Canadian Patient Safety Week

Posted Nov 5th, 2026

Brock University students spent Canadian Patient Safety Week at Niagara Health learning how teamwork, communication and collaboration help create safe, high-quality care.

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A career measured by impact: From transforming Niagara Health to shaping Ontario's digital future

A career measured by impact: From transforming Niagara Health to shaping Ontario's digital future

Posted Nov 4th, 2026

After five and a half years leading major digital advancements at Niagara Health, Sonali Kohli is taking her passion for improving patient care to the provincial level, joining Ontario Health as their Senior Vice-President, Digital Health and Chief Technology Officer.

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South Niagara Hospital department spotlight: Kidney Care and Hemodialysis

South Niagara Hospital department spotlight: Kidney Care and Hemodialysis

Posted Nov 3rd, 2026

The new specialized hemodialysis clinical space at the South Niagara Hospital will make that experience more comfortable and accessible, while giving patients more options as their care needs change.

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1.3-million-square-feet of transformation

1.3-million-square-feet of transformation

Posted Nov 2nd, 2026

It's hard to grasp the scale of the South Niagara Hospital. At more than 1.3 million square feet, it is one of the largest hospital projects in Ontario. Standing 61 metres tall, it will stand slightly higher the Horseshoe Falls and rank among the tallest buildings in Niagara Falls.

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Getting back to what matters: Occupational therapist helps patients return to everyday life

Getting back to what matters: Occupational therapist helps patients return to everyday life

Posted Oct 30th, 2026

Occupational Therapist Vickie Ming helps patients regain the skills and confidence they need to safely return home. By focusing on everyday activities, OTs play an important role in supporting discharge and helping patients get back to what matters most.

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‘You know your body’: Breast cancer survivor urges women to get checked

‘You know your body’: Breast cancer survivor urges women to get checked

Posted Oct 29th, 2026

At 29, Mickayla Beyer felt she was in the best shape of her life. Being diagnosed with Stage 3 triple-positive breast cancer came as a shock.

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‘This was home’: ECU staff say emotional goodbye after years of providing care

‘This was home’: ECU staff say emotional goodbye after years of providing care

Posted Oct 29th, 2026

As the final residents prepared to leave Welland Hospital's Extended Care Unit, staff members reflected on the friendships, memories and sense of family that made the long-term care home feel like home.

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Last resident reflects on leaving ECU

Last resident reflects on leaving ECU

Posted Oct 28th, 2026

The collection of fishing rods standing in the corner of Robyn Keary’s room in the Welland Hospital’s Extended Care Unit (ECU) had dwindled to one in the weeks leading up to its closure in September.

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Coordinated response helps more than 70 Niagara children after TB exposure

Coordinated response helps more than 70 Niagara children after TB exposure

Posted Oct 22nd, 2026

An impressive collaboration between Niagara Health, Niagara Region Public Health and McMaster Children's Hospital helped the families of more than 70 children get care close to home following an unusual tuberculosis exposure at a local daycare.

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