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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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COVID-19 outbreak declared on Unit 3A at St. Catharines Site following two confirmed cases

COVID-19 outbreak declared on Unit 3A at St. Catharines Site following two confirmed cases

Posted Dec 22nd, 2021

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared today on inpatient unit 3A at the St. Catharines Site.

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Prolongation des heures d’ouverture des centres d’évaluation COVID-19 de Santé Niagara durant les Fêtes

Prolongation des heures d’ouverture des centres d’évaluation COVID-19 de Santé Niagara durant les Fêtes

Posted Dec 21st, 2021

Étant donné la demande accrue de rendez-vous pour subir un test de dépistage de la COVID-19, les centres d’évaluation COVID-19 de Santé Niagara prolongeront temporairement leurs heures d’ouverture. Le nombre de personnes qui font une demande de rendez-vous augmente progressivement depuis la semaine dernière et a atteint un sommet de 1 800 le 20 décembre. Sachez que Santé Niagara n’accepte pas les personnes qui se présentent sans rendez-vous pour subir un test de dépistage de la COVID-19....

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Extended Holiday Hours at Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres

Extended Holiday Hours at Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres

Posted Dec 21st, 2021

Niagara Health’s COVID-19 Assessment Centres are temporarily extending their hours due to an increased demand in booking for COVID-19 tests. Self-referrals have steadily increased over the last week to a high of 1,800 on Dec. 20. Please note that Niagara Health does not accept walk-ins for COVID-19 testing.

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Message to the Community from President and CEO Lynn Guerriero and Chief of Staff Dr. Johan Viljoen

Message to the Community from President and CEO Lynn Guerriero and Chief of Staff Dr. Johan Viljoen

Posted Dec 21st, 2021

Healthcare professionals across the Niagara region are mobilizing to respond to an increase in COVID-19 related cases in the coming weeks due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant.

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Modification à compter du mardi 21 décembre des lignes directrices concernant les visiteurs et les partenaires de soins essentiels

Modification à compter du mardi 21 décembre des lignes directrices concernant les visiteurs et les partenaires de soins essentiels

Posted Dec 17th, 2021

À partir du mardi 21 décembre, les visiteurs et les partenaires de soins essentiels devront fournir une preuve de vaccination (confirmant qu’ils ont reçu la deuxième dose il y a au moins 14 jours) avant d’entrer dans l’hôpital. De plus, une seule personne à la fois pourra se trouver au chevet d’un patient. Ces changements résultent de la propagation rapide du variant Omicron et visent à rendre le milieu hospitalier le plus sécuritaire possible.

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