Fighting stigma a career-long ambition for Niagara Health educator
As Mental Health and Addictions Program educator, Derek Christensen has dedicated his career to helping others better understand patients and those working to help them.
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We are Niagara Health is a series of stories that celebrates the incredible people working and volunteering in our organization and how they make a difference in the lives of patients and coworkers every day.
As Mental Health and Addictions Program educator, Derek Christensen has dedicated his career to helping others better understand patients and those working to help them.
Cathy Case, a Registered Practical Nurse at the Niagara Falls Site, has been recognized with a provincial award for being an outstanding role model and mentor to practical nursing students.
Cliff Harvey is leading the charge on the construction of the new South Niagara Site, much like a conductor leads an orchestra.
Becoming a Registered Nurse has long been a goal for Kassidy Bell. So, too, is learning about her Indigenous heritage and helping to provide culturally sensitive, equitable healthcare for Indigenous patients and others.
A team of Niagara Health nurses calling themselves ‘Team Lifesaver’ took part in the Women Networking in Sports of Niagara Amazing Race event on Saturday, Aug. 13 in Welland. Pictured from left are RN Andrea Demery, RN Jody Gowling, RPN Christina Brownlow and RN Lorraine Hotson. Photo courtesy J.T. Lewis for Torstar.
As a token of appreciation for all the hard work and dedication over the past few years, CosMic Plants in Beamsville delivered more than 2,000 orchids to staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites on Friday, Aug. 12.