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'I knew something was wrong': A Niagara Falls resident's stroke journey underscores the importance of acting fast

'I knew something was wrong': A Niagara Falls resident's stroke journey underscores the importance of acting fast

Posted Nov 12th, 2026

When 43-year-old Steve Eckhardt woke in the middle of the night unable to move the right side of his body, he knew something was wrong. Thanks to the quick action of his wife, Frances, and Niagara Health's stroke team, the Niagara Falls father is on the road to recovery.

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Nurse Practitioner role helping improve Emergency Department waits

Nurse Practitioner role helping improve Emergency Department waits

Posted Nov 12th, 2026

Patients visiting Niagara Health’s Niagara Falls Emergency Department are getting care sooner thanks to a model that brings Nurse Practitioners into the early stages of a patient’s visit.

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How Niagara Health is “creating the next generation of quality improvement champions.”

How Niagara Health is “creating the next generation of quality improvement champions.”

Posted Nov 10th, 2026

Niagara Health’s Quality Improvement Academy equips frontline staff and clinical leaders with the skills, tools and support to turn innovative ideas into sustainable improvements that enhance patient safety, care quality and the patient experience.

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Making Niagara Health home – 25 new physicians join NH in 2026

Making Niagara Health home – 25 new physicians join NH in 2026

Posted Nov 9th, 2026

Over the past year, Niagara Health has welcomed more than 25 physicians across specialties including emergency medicine, anesthesiology, internal medicine, critical care, diagnostic imaging, oncology and surgery.

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Mother and daughter explore Niagara Health together during this year's Take Our Kids to Work Day

Mother and daughter explore Niagara Health together during this year's Take Our Kids to Work Day

Posted Nov 6th, 2026

Niagara Health welcomed nearly 80 children and stepchildren of staff and physicians for a morning of hands-on learning, tours and interactive experiences during this year's Take Our Kids to Work Day, offering a behind-the-scenes look at hospital careers. 

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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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