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Santé Niagara publie son rapport annuel 2024-2025

Santé Niagara publie son rapport annuel 2024-2025

Posted Jun 25th, 2025

Santé Niagara a rendu public son rapport annuel 2024-2025, dans lequel il souligne les grandes étapes franchies dans la mise en place d’un réseau hospitalier plus fort et plus moderne pour la région de Niagara.

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Niagara Health introduces new ambassador role to support patients and improve communication in the ED

Niagara Health introduces new ambassador role to support patients and improve communication in the ED

Posted Jun 23rd, 2025

Niagara Health has introduced a new Emergency Department (ED) Ambassador role at the Marotta Family Hospital to provide added support for patients and families in the waiting room and improve communication throughout their visit.

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‘Visibility matters. It signals safety’: Clinical Manager leads with pride

‘Visibility matters. It signals safety’: Clinical Manager leads with pride

Posted Jun 23rd, 2025

Now serving as Clinical Manager of Surgical Services at Niagara Health, Pataunia reflects on how a supportive, inclusive environment has allowed her to lead with authenticity – and become the kind of visible, empowered leader she once needed.  

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"Even just a nail in the structure": How Chyna Steele is building a better future for Indigenous healthcare

Posted Jun 20th, 2025

As we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, medical student Chyna Steele shares her journey to improve healthcare for Indigenous communities through language tools, education, and advocacy.

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SCOPE Niagara turns three: Supporting care one call at a time

SCOPE Niagara turns three: Supporting care one call at a time

Posted Jun 17th, 2025

Dr. Nikki Reklitis remembers the case clearly. A patient who needed urgent care, but didn’t quite meet the threshold for an immediate trip to the Emergency Department (ED). Instead of sending the patient to wait in a busy ED, Dr. Reklitis called SCOPE Niagara.

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Niagara Health upgrading CT scanner technology to improve diagnostic imaging across the region

Niagara Health upgrading CT scanner technology to improve diagnostic imaging across the region

Posted Jun 11th, 2025

Niagara Health is undertaking a transformative upgrade to its CT scanner fleet, bringing the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment currently available in Canada to our hospital sites.

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Santé Niagara annonce l’horaire d’été des centres de soins d’urgence mineure

Santé Niagara annonce l’horaire d’été des centres de soins d’urgence mineure

Posted Jun 10th, 2025

Santé Niagara annonce la modification de l’horaire d’ouverture des centres de soins d’urgence mineure de Fort Érié et de Port Colborne en raison d’une grave pénurie de médecins.

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Updated: Urgent Care Centre Hours

Updated: Urgent Care Centre Hours

Posted Jun 10th, 2025

Urgent Care Centre hours in Port Colborne and Fort Erie are subject to change due to ongoing physician staffing shortages. Please check here to see if the UCC you intend to visit is open. 

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‘I want to help create spaces’: Switchboard operator reflects on Pride

‘I want to help create spaces’: Switchboard operator reflects on Pride

Posted Jun 9th, 2025

In his role as a Switchboard Operator, Corey Dutcher coordinates some of Niagara Health’s most critical communications. This includes rapid response calls, code alerts and urgent family connections — working around the clock to ensure seamless internal coordination.

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More Canadians are surviving strokes – and here’s why

More Canadians are surviving strokes – and here’s why

Posted Jun 5th, 2025

As awareness grows around lifestyle risks and medical conditions linked to strokes, experts say early intervention is helping save lives.

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