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Niagara Health’s greatest asset is its people, and its greatest reward is the community’s health and well-being.

Our team is made up of more than 7,300 employees, physicians, volunteers and patient partners who contribute to our purpose of providing Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time. Our Accreditation with Exemplary Standing is a clear demonstration of the team’s commitment to the highest safety and quality standards. Learn more about Niagara Health.

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or the fourth-straight year, Niagara Health has been selected as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

We are Niagara Health 

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.

“It’s about the people”: Security Supervisor leads with compassion at NH

Posted Feb 12th, 2026

“It’s about the people”: Security Supervisor leads with compassion at NH

For Kayla Sherwood, security in a hospital is about more than enforcement - it’s about people. As a Security Supervisor at Niagara Health, Sherwood supports patients, visitors and staff during moments that are often stressful, emotional and unpredictable.

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‘Community hospitals can transform care’: Elaina Orlando on building research capacity at NH

Posted Jan 21st, 2026

‘Community hospitals can transform care’: Elaina Orlando on building research capacity at NH

When Elaina Orlando began her academic journey in public health, she never imagined it would lead her to the heart of building a research culture in a community hospital. Today, as the Director of Research Operations at the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute (NHKI), she is helping to shape how research is conducted, taught and shared in Niagara and beyond. 

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‘We’re there from first scan to final treatment:’ Medical Physicist connects the steps of cancer care

Posted Jan 19th, 2026

‘We’re there from first scan to final treatment:’ Medical Physicist connects the steps of cancer care

When most people picture cancer care, they think of doctors at the bedside or therapists at the treatment machine. Few know there’s a quiet constant working behind the scenes throughout their entire journey - a medical physicist - making sure every step is safe, accurate and tailored to what patients need most. 

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Paying it forward: Anesthesiologist recognized for excellence in clinical teaching

Posted Dec 29th, 2025

Paying it forward: Anesthesiologist recognized for excellence in clinical teaching

Called a role model for future physicians, Dr. Tyler Plyley is the latest recipient of the Dr. George Bibawi Award for being a standout in anesthesia education.

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Niagara Health nurses participate in Women Networking in Sports event

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. 

Local greenhouse gives thanks

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.

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