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Back to school, back to routine

Back to school, back to routine

Posted Aug 28th, 2025

As both a pediatrician and a mom of two energetic boys, age 4 and 8, I know firsthand how exciting - and sometimes overwhelming - the back-to-school season can be. Shifting from summer freedom to school routines takes some preparation, but a few simple steps can make the transition smoother for kids and parents.

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Niagara Health receives $250,000 grant to lead a provincial study on boosting community hospital research

Niagara Health receives $250,000 grant to lead a provincial study on boosting community hospital research

Posted Aug 27th, 2025

Led by Dr. Jennifer Tsang, Executive Director and Chief Scientist of the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI), it will involve interviewing leaders from community hospitals with established research departments to identify strategies that can increase research capacity.

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‘Working here has enabled me to help others in my community:’ RNFAs support surgical patients

‘Working here has enabled me to help others in my community:’ RNFAs support surgical patients

Posted Aug 20th, 2025

As patients are wheeled into the operating room, Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) are often the last faces they see before surgery, providing their final source of comfort and reassurance. These healthcare professionals are dedicated to preparing patients at every stage of the surgical process, including being a strong source of emotional support.

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Building better healthcare, one patient experience at a time

Building better healthcare, one patient experience at a time

Posted Aug 18th, 2025

For Caroline Campbell, compassion is more than a job requirement, it’s the driving force behind her career.

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UPDATE on flood remediation in Welland and Niagara Falls hospitals

UPDATE on flood remediation in Welland and Niagara Falls hospitals

Posted Aug 15th, 2025

Updates on flood remediation in Welland and Niagara Falls hospitals.

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‘You need to keep learning:’ Nurse Practitioner reflects on his time at NH

‘You need to keep learning:’ Nurse Practitioner reflects on his time at NH

Posted Aug 15th, 2025

When Lifin Parakkal Thomas first walked through the doors of Niagara Health in 2013 as a volunteer, he never imagined he’d one day be receiving an award for excellence. But more than a decade later, this internationally-educated nurse practitioner is now a vital member of the internal medicine team — and the recipient of the 2025 Rising Star Award.

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‘Having dementia resource consultant embedded in the ED is a game changer’

‘Having dementia resource consultant embedded in the ED is a game changer’

Posted Aug 5th, 2025

When an older adult living with dementia arrives in the Emergency Department (ED) confused and agitated, it’s not always a medical emergency that brings them in.

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New X-Ray technology for Niagara Health

New X-Ray technology for Niagara Health

Posted Jul 31st, 2025

Niagara Health’s Diagnostic Imaging (DI) department is a vital part of thousands of patient journeys every year, and we are excited to share that, thanks to our donors, Niagara Health is currently replacing aging X-ray machines across our local hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment.

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South Niagara Hospital Project Celebrates Two Years of Construction

South Niagara Hospital Project Celebrates Two Years of Construction

Posted Jul 30th, 2025

Construction of the South Niagara Hospital has reached the two-year mark, a major milestone in the development of a state-of-the-art facility that will bring world-class, patient-centred healthcare to Niagara residents.

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Award-winning development: Niagara Health Human Resource team recognized by Canadian HR Awards

Award-winning development: Niagara Health Human Resource team recognized by Canadian HR Awards

Posted Jul 30th, 2025

Niagara Health's Organizational Development team has been named an Excellence Awardee in the Canadian HR Awards.

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