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'This is what I have to share’: ICU nurse spreads joy with every brush stroke

'This is what I have to share’: ICU nurse spreads joy with every brush stroke

Posted Sep 26th, 2025

From beloved pets to sunsets, Megan Harrisson, an ICU Nurse at NH, brings joy and love to her patients through watercolour paintings.

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Simple steps can help protect against respiratory illnesses

Simple steps can help protect against respiratory illnesses

Posted Sep 24th, 2025

Respiratory viruses will always be here, but with a few precautions we can stay one step ahead, Dr. Karim Ali writes.

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Drs. Amit and Labh Mehta Spearhead New CT Scanner

Drs. Amit and Labh Mehta Spearhead New CT Scanner

Posted Sep 24th, 2025

When Dr. Labh Mehta first set foot in the St. Catharines hospital more than 50 years ago, no one could have predicted the remarkable evolution of medical imaging in the decades that followed. Nor could they have foreseen how instrumental Dr. Labh and his son, the then six-year-old Amit Mehta, would become in bringing the best and latest technology to Niagara.

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Small gifts bring comfort to children in hospital

Small gifts bring comfort to children in hospital

Posted Sep 23rd, 2025

For two-year-old Charlie Arsenault, one small toy changed everything during a stressful hospital stay.  

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‘Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility:’ says social worker from Women’s and Babies, Pediatrics and NICU units

‘Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility:’ says social worker from Women’s and Babies, Pediatrics and NICU units

Posted Sep 17th, 2025

Whether supporting a mother in the NICU or walking alongside a pediatric patient’s family, Carrie Vanderform shows up with one goal: to navigate complex situations with compassion and respect.

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‘We’ve built a supportive, sustainable team:’ Chief of Anesthesiology on recruitment successes

‘We’ve built a supportive, sustainable team:’ Chief of Anesthesiology on recruitment successes

Posted Sep 15th, 2025

Niagara Health has spent years reshaping its Anesthesiology program to make it more attractive to specialists, led by Dr. Don DuVall, Chief of Anesthesiology.

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‘I want to see if healthcare is the right path:’ Project SEARCH brings new interns to Niagara Health

‘I want to see if healthcare is the right path:’ Project SEARCH brings new interns to Niagara Health

Posted Sep 12th, 2025

The atmosphere at Niagara Health’s Welland Hospital was filled with pride on Sept. 8, as four students officially began their journey with Project SEARCH, an international transition-to-work program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

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Tower Crane Removal Marks Project Progress

Tower Crane Removal Marks Project Progress

Posted Sep 9th, 2025

Early in the construction phase, they were the only things you could see from afar – four tower cranes perched high above the skyline marking the place where the South Niagara Hospital building would eventually sit. As construction marked the two-year milestone, it came time to bid farewell to two of our trusted tower cranes, a sign of progress for the project.

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'I saw first-hand how patient care and research intersect': NHKI showcases summer student research

'I saw first-hand how patient care and research intersect': NHKI showcases summer student research

Posted Sep 8th, 2025

For four budding health researchers, a summer at Niagara Health’s Knowledge Institute (NHKI) offered more than just a glimpse into hospital research — it was a chance to tackle real-world projects that will help shape patient care in Niagara.  

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Preparing for Respiratory Illness Season: Know Your Options (avec traduction française)

Preparing for Respiratory Illness Season: Know Your Options (avec traduction française)

Posted Sep 5th, 2025

Every fall and winter, Niagara Health sees a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses like colds, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). By knowing your care options and practicing simple prevention steps, you can help ensure our EDs are available for those who need them most.

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