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“It stayed with me”: Learning through reconciliation at Niagara Health

“It stayed with me”: Learning through reconciliation at Niagara Health

Posted Mar 24th, 2026

Kidney Care and Environmental Services don’t often appear in the same story. But both departments share something in common: a strong commitment to learning how the history of Indigenous Peoples in Canada continues to shape experiences of care today. 

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NH closing staffing gaps, transforming patient flow

NH closing staffing gaps, transforming patient flow

Posted Mar 23rd, 2026

One year after his arrival, Dr. Kevin Chan is working methodically with Niagara Health teams to eliminate key staffing gaps, improve patient flow and reduce emergency wait times by hours. More gains are on the horizon.

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“We see you”: Clinical manager on holding care after hours

“We see you”: Clinical manager on holding care after hours

Posted Mar 20th, 2026

Nafeesa Mussa, Clinical Manager, Evening and Weekends, focuses on keeping the hospital moving after regular business hours.

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Your brain isn’t “done” at 20. Here’s how to keep it working well for decades

Your brain isn’t “done” at 20. Here’s how to keep it working well for decades

Posted Mar 19th, 2026

We often hear that the brain finishes developing by about age 20. That is true. But, the adult brain keeps changing. Every new skill, memory and habit leaves a mark. That’s good news. It means daily choices can help protect thinking and memory well into older age.

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The Boy Who Always Smiled

The Boy Who Always Smiled

Posted Mar 18th, 2026

A Niagara Health nurse shares the story of her son Evan and why her family is asking the community to wear purple for epilepsy awareness on March 26.

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Niagara Health’s luckiest baby: First baby of St. Patrick’s Day born to local nurses

Niagara Health’s luckiest baby: First baby of St. Patrick’s Day born to local nurses

Posted Mar 17th, 2026

Ellis Caisip is a lucky baby for a variety of reasons. For starters, both of his parents, Patrizia and Manolo Caisip, are nurses. He also happened to be the first baby born at Niagara Health this St. Patrick’s Day.

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Caring for our seniors means facing difficult truths

Caring for our seniors means facing difficult truths

Posted Mar 16th, 2026

For more than 50 years, Niagara Health’s long-term care home at the Welland Hospital site has been a place of comfort, familiarity and community. Generations of residents have called it home. Staff have built deep relationships there. Families have entrusted us with the care of people they love.

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‘I see more than paper and ink’: COVID sticky notes a lasting tribute of gratitude 

‘I see more than paper and ink’: COVID sticky notes a lasting tribute of gratitude 

Posted Mar 11th, 2026

To mark this year's National Day of Observance for COVID-19, Niagara Health installed permanent artwork created from sticky notes local residents used to share messages of gratitude, hope and love during the pandemic.

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‘Prevention starts with awareness’: World Delirium Day shines light on older adult care

‘Prevention starts with awareness’: World Delirium Day shines light on older adult care

Posted Mar 11th, 2026

A bright flag bearing the words “World Delirium Awareness Day” made a meaningful stop at Niagara Health this winter and has since continued its journey across Ontario.

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Match Day milestone: Medical learner heading to Western for urology residency

Match Day milestone: Medical learner heading to Western for urology residency

Posted Mar 10th, 2026

When Mac NRC student Grant Sweeny logged onto the Canadian Resident Matching Service website last week, his future as a surgeon got a little clearer.

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