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“Relentless in her courage”: St. Catharines teen remembered for heroic gift of life

“Relentless in her courage”: St. Catharines teen remembered for heroic gift of life

Posted Aug 21st, 2026

Fraser Bridgeman’s daughter, Makayla, died in April while in the ICU at Marotta Family Hospital. Through organ donation, Makayla saved the lives of three people, leaving a lasting legacy for her family and the recipients who received her organs. Photo courtesy of St. Catharines Standard.

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Summer’s sweet arrivals: Niagara Health celebrates wave of births during unit’s busiest time of year

Summer’s sweet arrivals: Niagara Health celebrates wave of births during unit’s busiest time of year

Posted Aug 21st, 2026

Sarah Keddy, a registered nurse in the Women and Babies’ Unit at the Marotta Family Hospital, brought the hospital’s monthly baby calendar to life.

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Updated: Urgent Care Centre hours

Updated: Urgent Care Centre hours

Posted Aug 20th, 2026

Urgent Care Centre hours are subject to change. Please always check our website before visiting.

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Medical student turns lessons from rotations into guides for future learners

Medical student turns lessons from rotations into guides for future learners

Posted Aug 12th, 2026

From operating room etiquette to writing clinical notes, Amr Almasri is documenting the unwritten lessons of medical training and sharing them freely with classmates and future learners.

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Heart disease doesn’t always look the same in women

Heart disease doesn’t always look the same in women

Posted Aug 11th, 2026

I still remember one of my early experiences in medical school, working alongside a cardiologist in a busy hospital. I had the chance to follow patients, spend time in the cath lab and see what happens when someone comes in with a serious heart problem. What stood out right away was how often we could make a real difference.

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MPP Oosterhoff welcomes over $20M in Provincial support for hospital operations in Niagara

MPP Oosterhoff welcomes over $20M in Provincial support for hospital operations in Niagara

Posted Aug 11th, 2026

The Ontario government is investing $20,803,900 million to support improved operations and reduced wait times at Niagara Health sites across the region and Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines.

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Clinical trials at Niagara Health are bringing research breakthroughs closer to home

Clinical trials at Niagara Health are bringing research breakthroughs closer to home

Posted Aug 10th, 2026

For years, doctors have encouraged cancer patients to stay active during recovery. Researchers now have strong evidence to explain why. 

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Green healing spaces taking shape at South Niagara Hospital

Green healing spaces taking shape at South Niagara Hospital

Posted Aug 7th, 2026

Nature will be woven throughout the South Niagara Hospital. From gardens and terraces to stunning green roofs and walking paths, these spaces will support health and wellbeing while helping to create a more sustainable future.

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“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Third-generation Niagara Health staffer improving outcomes for patients with sepsis

“A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Third-generation Niagara Health staffer improving outcomes for patients with sepsis

Posted Aug 4th, 2026

Leigha Comer’s roots in Niagara – and Niagara Health – run deep. She grew up in the region and is carving out her own path at the hospital, where both her mother and grandmother worked as nurses.

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A full system approach to stroke care in Niagara

A full system approach to stroke care in Niagara

Posted Jul 30th, 2026

At Niagara Health, we are building toward a Centre of Excellence in Stroke at the new South Niagara Hospital when it opens in 2028. That work is already well underway.

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