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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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Behind every breakthrough: Khadija Al-Harazi and the human side of cancer research

Behind every breakthrough: Khadija Al-Harazi and the human side of cancer research

Posted Jun 5th, 2025

At the heart of clinical trials in our outpatient oncology clinic lies the promise of new hope for cancer patients. Helping to unlock that hope is Khadija Al-Harazi, a dedicated Clinical Trials Coordinator at the Walker Family Cancer Centre, Marotta Family Hospital, for the past four years.

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Live from the Marotta Family Hospital: Niagara Health hosts 610 CKTB Round Table Road Trip

Live from the Marotta Family Hospital: Niagara Health hosts 610 CKTB Round Table Road Trip

Posted Jun 3rd, 2025

Niagara Health was in the spotlight Tuesday morning as Newstalk CKTB’s Round Table Road Trip aired live from the Marotta Family Hospital.

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Update: Water Damage Impacting Services at Welland Hospital

Update: Water Damage Impacting Services at Welland Hospital

Posted May 29th, 2025

Following a recent pipe leak at Welland Hospital due to ageing infrastructure, our facility and clinical experts conducted a thorough assessment. As a result, we have made the decision to temporarily close the Operating Room (OR) to carry out necessary reconstruction, as the infrastructure in that area is no longer safe for continued use.

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Auxiliary celebrates 160th Anniversary

Auxiliary celebrates 160th Anniversary

Posted May 28th, 2025

The St. Catharines Hospital Auxiliary, Canada’s oldest hospital auxiliary, is proud to celebrate a remarkable milestone—160 years of volunteer service and fundraising in support of healthcare in Niagara.

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‘The most lasting impact comes from how you treat people, especially when no one’s watching.’: Two Niagara Health professionals named in Niagara’s 40 Under Forty

‘The most lasting impact comes from how you treat people, especially when no one’s watching.’: Two Niagara Health professionals named in Niagara’s 40 Under Forty

Posted May 28th, 2025

When James Hall got the email, he paused. When Lydia Collins saw her name on the list, she thought of her younger self. Both moments said the same thing: you’re making a difference.

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Urgent care is not emergency care; mistaking the two can be dangerous

Urgent care is not emergency care; mistaking the two can be dangerous

Posted May 27th, 2025

UCCs are not emergency departments. They are not equipped or staffed to handle life-threatening emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes or major trauma. In those moments, assuming a UCC can provide emergency-level care can have devastating consequences.

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Memory, love, and hope fueled every step for Niagara Health oncology staff at the Rankin Cancer Run

Memory, love, and hope fueled every step for Niagara Health oncology staff at the Rankin Cancer Run

Posted May 27th, 2025

Julie Dermatas and Nicole Mastrandrea of the Walker Family Cancer Centre showed their support for patients beyond the clinic walls by running in the Rankin Cancer Run this past weekend.

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From athlete to advocate: former CFL player Dan Giancola shares cardiac journey

From athlete to advocate: former CFL player Dan Giancola shares cardiac journey

Posted May 26th, 2025

This year’s Healthy Hearts Gala, held May 2, was a great success, raising $23,690 to support the life-saving care in Niagara Health’s cardiology department and to continuing to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease.

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Building for the Future

Building for the Future

Posted May 23rd, 2025

How Information, Communication and Automation Technology is powering the new South Niagara Hospital.

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