Sep 3rd, 2025
The first time Amr Almasri was told to walk into a patient's room alone, he hesitated. Now, he’s the one volunteering to follow up with patients after surgery. His shift in confidence has everything to do with his first year at McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine – Niagara Regional Campus (NRC).
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.
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.