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‘I'm in the midst of on and on and on’: Rev. Bob Bond reflects on his sepsis diagnosis

‘I'm in the midst of on and on and on’: Rev. Bob Bond reflects on his sepsis diagnosis

Posted Sep 13th, 2024

The former Niagara Health chaplain was diagnosed with sepsis nearly a year ago. His healthcare journey with the illness that causes one in 18 deaths in Canada continues today with the optimism the end is in sight.

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Second Project SEARCH cohort gets to work at Welland Hospital

Second Project SEARCH cohort gets to work at Welland Hospital

Posted Sep 12th, 2024

After the success of the first cohort at the Marotta Family Hospital in St. Catharines last year, the job skills training program has expanded to more departments while continuing to blaze a trail as the first and only French-language version of Project SEARCH in the world.

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‘It’s hard to ask for help': Paige Bodner reflects on a career in addictions counselling

‘It’s hard to ask for help': Paige Bodner reflects on a career in addictions counselling

Posted Sep 9th, 2024

Paige Bodner didn’t need a career aptitude test to tell her she should pursue a career as an addictions counsellor. For as long as she could remember, she already knew.

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Niagara Health opens new Ronald McDonald Family Room

Niagara Health opens new Ronald McDonald Family Room

Posted Sep 5th, 2024

The Family Room provides a warm and inviting space for families to take a moment of rest, connect with other’s facing similar challenges and access essential amenities to make their hospital experience more manageable.

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Niagara Health Cancer Crushers hope to cause a ripple effect participating in The Big Move Cancer Ride

Niagara Health Cancer Crushers hope to cause a ripple effect participating in The Big Move Cancer Ride

Posted Sep 5th, 2024

A team of physicians and staff members, led by interim Chief of Staff Dr. Satish Chawla, will pedal with purpose this weekend as they join thousands of others raising money for the fight against cancer.

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Summer student learns first-hand the impact of community hospitals on healthcare research

Summer student learns first-hand the impact of community hospitals on healthcare research

Posted Sep 4th, 2024

Sophia Lagrotteria was already inspired to go into medicine by her father, Dr. Danny Lagrotteria, but the chance to support healthcare research at the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute has exposed her to other key opportunities in the field.

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New HIS means taking care of patients 'in the best way possible': Physician

New HIS means taking care of patients 'in the best way possible': Physician

Posted Sep 3rd, 2024

Several Niagara Health physicians have experienced the transition to a fully digital hospital information system elsewhere and have seen patient care change for the better as a result. Here is one doctor's perspective.

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RSV vaccination will help protect Niagara’s babies

RSV vaccination will help protect Niagara’s babies

Posted Aug 30th, 2024

After nine months of joyfully anticipating the birth of their first child, Greg and Alana welcomed their healthy, full-term newborn Alicia into the world. Those early weeks were filled with firsts — first smiles, first coos, first sleepless nights.

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Countdown to new Niagara hospitals electronic health records system is on

Countdown to new Niagara hospitals electronic health records system is on

Posted Aug 28th, 2024

Niagara Health is on the brink of a transformative change as we prepare to launch our new hospital information system this November.

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Addiction peer support worker shares sobriety journey ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

Addiction peer support worker shares sobriety journey ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day

Posted Aug 28th, 2024

Terra Chambers knows firsthand what it’s like to rely on Niagara Health’s Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic. It was her own struggles with addiction and mental health that led her to help others.

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