Taking a 12 time-zone leap: Why one internationally educated nurse chose Niagara Health
Barney Zafe found work-life balance, professional growth and cultural belonging after moving to Niagara from the Philippines.
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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.
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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.
“We see you”: Clinical manager on holding care after hours
Nafeesa Mussa, Clinical Manager, Evening and Weekends, focuses on keeping the hospital moving after regular business hours.
Biomed tech finds a home and history at Niagara Health
Chris Domize is drawn to problem-solvers and to the stories that shape who we are. Since moving to Niagara, he’s embraced the region’s rich Black history and found a workplace where he truly feels at home.
“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.
‘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.
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.
Extraordinary Caring. Every Person. Every Time.
