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Niagara Health welcomes 11 New Year’s Day babies

Niagara Health welcomes 11 New Year’s Day babies

Posted Jan 2nd, 2022

Eleven families in Niagara have a new reason to celebrate New Year’s Day.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared on Niagara Falls Site Rainbow Unit following three confirmed cases

COVID-19 outbreak declared on Niagara Falls Site Rainbow Unit following three confirmed cases

Posted Dec 31st, 2021

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared today on Niagara Falls Site Rainbow inpatient unit.

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Emergency Departments are under pressure: Please access other alternatives

Emergency Departments are under pressure: Please access other alternatives

Posted Dec 30th, 2021

Niagara Health is seeing a high number of patients in our Emergency Departments (ED) who do not need this level of healthcare and could access the right level of care through their family physician or other primary care provider.

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COVID-19 outbreaks declared on Unit 3B at St. Catharines Site and Extended Care Unit at Welland Site

COVID-19 outbreaks declared on Unit 3B at St. Catharines Site and Extended Care Unit at Welland Site

Posted Dec 28th, 2021

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on Unit 3B at the St. Catharines Site as the result of two healthcare associated cases. The outbreak was declared on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Our infection prevention and control measures are in place to minimize the spread of the virus and maintain a safe environment.

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Éclosion de COVID-19 dans l’unité 3B à l’emplacement de St. Catharines et dans l’Unité de soins prolongés à l’emplacement de Welland

Éclosion de COVID-19 dans l’unité 3B à l’emplacement de St. Catharines et dans l’Unité de soins prolongés à l’emplacement de Welland

Posted Dec 28th, 2021

Le lundi 27 décembre 2021, on a déclaré une éclosion de COVID-19 dans l’unité 3B à l’emplacement de St. Catharines après y avoir recensé deux cas associés aux soins de santé. Nos mesures de prévention et de contrôle des infections sont en place afin de minimiser la propagation du virus et d’assurer la sécurité du milieu.

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New Restrictions for Visitors, Support Persons and Essential Care Providers

New Restrictions for Visitors, Support Persons and Essential Care Providers

Posted Dec 27th, 2021

As cases of COVID-19 increase in the hospital and in the community, it is important that we maintain a safe environment for staff, physicians, patients and families. To reduce traffic in the hospital and minimize the spread of COVID-19, Niagara Health is implementing new restrictions for visitors, support persons and Essential Care Partners.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared on Trillium Unit at Niagara Falls Site

COVID-19 outbreak declared on Trillium Unit at Niagara Falls Site

Posted Dec 26th, 2021

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on the Trillium Unit at the Niagara Falls Site as the result of 13 healthcare-associated cases involving patients.

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COVID-19 outbreak declared on Unit C at Niagara Falls Site following two confirmed cases

COVID-19 outbreak declared on Unit C at Niagara Falls Site following two confirmed cases

Posted Dec 23rd, 2021

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared today on inpatient Unit C at the Niagara Falls Site as a result of two healthcare-associated cases involving two patients.

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Know your healthcare options this holiday season

Know your healthcare options this holiday season

Posted Dec 23rd, 2021

The holiday season is a time when hospitals typically see an increase in activity in Emergency Departments due to seasonal illnesses.

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Artwork by nine-year-old St. Catharines girl selected for our 2021 holiday card

Artwork by nine-year-old St. Catharines girl selected for our 2021 holiday card

Posted Dec 23rd, 2021

We are grateful to the 50 children and grandchildren of Niagara Health staff, physicians and volunteers who participated in our 2021 Holiday Card Contest for Kids and shared what the holidays mean to them.

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