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Niagara Health Honours 2024 Interprofessional Practice Award Recipients

Niagara Health Honours 2024 Interprofessional Practice Award Recipients

Posted Feb 24th, 2025

Niagara Health celebrated the outstanding work done by individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond in clinical expertise, research and innovation, patient partnerships, mentorship and interprofessional collaboration.

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Take Five with Dr. Alhussaini and Dr. Kotrec

Take Five with Dr. Alhussaini and Dr. Kotrec

Posted Feb 21st, 2025

Cardiology Day helps community physicians stay up-to-date on heart care. Dr. Kotrec and Dr. Alhussani discuss their careers, latest advancements and the value of collaboration in patient care.

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‘Don’t ignore the warning signs – it could save your life’: Heart attack survivor

‘Don’t ignore the warning signs – it could save your life’: Heart attack survivor

Posted Feb 20th, 2025

When Renate Hodges experienced unusual jaw pain in the middle of the night, she took is seriously and it saved her life.

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Opinion: From hospital to home

Opinion: From hospital to home

Posted Feb 18th, 2025

When I first started working in Niagara Health’s Alternate Level of Care (ALC)unit, I thought I understood what patients and families needed: clear plans, practical solutions and timely decisions. But over time, I’ve learned that care isn’t just about logistics — it’s about connection, understanding and finding a way forward together.

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‘It’s not just a job’: Father-daughter respiratory therapists bond over saving lives

‘It’s not just a job’: Father-daughter respiratory therapists bond over saving lives

Posted Feb 14th, 2025

When Taylor Morrone was a child, she proudly told people what her father, Peter, did for a living at Niagara Health. Years later, she’s working alongside him as a respiratory therapist, extending their bond from home to hospital.

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ICU patient’s love for music creates unforgettable moment

ICU patient’s love for music creates unforgettable moment

Posted Feb 14th, 2025

"You’re everybody’s angel, everybody’s angel…" These lyrics took on a whole new meaning for ICU patient Dakota, a lifelong fan of the band Down with Webster. Thanks to the compassion of #NiagaraHealth’s Three Wishes Project and the dedication of hospital staff, Dakota got the ultimate fan experience—a personal video call with the band.

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Environmental Leadership in the South Niagara Hospital

Environmental Leadership in the South Niagara Hospital

Posted Feb 13th, 2025

How the hospital project is prioritizing the health of our people, and the planet.

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Beyond quick fixes: Biomed tech’s curiosity drives his journey to become a physician and advocate

Beyond quick fixes: Biomed tech’s curiosity drives his journey to become a physician and advocate

Posted Feb 12th, 2025

Abdul-Qoyyum Adekitan strives to go deeper than surface-level solutions, whether fixing medical devices or one day helping people in their health journeys.

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From training to transforming care: Niagara Health celebrates its resident physicians

From training to transforming care: Niagara Health celebrates its resident physicians

Posted Feb 11th, 2025

Resident physicians make invaluable contributions to patient care. This week, Niagara Health recognizes the vital role of these learners during Resident Appreciation Week.

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Flu cases surge in Niagara

Flu cases surge in Niagara

Posted Feb 10th, 2025

Niagara Health hospitals are seeing an alarming spike in flu cases, with a growing number of patients requiring hospitalization — including several in intensive care.

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