Upcoming Events

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By Niagara Health System

NEW STROKE UNIT OPEN HOUSE

Drop by and see the new Regional Acute Stroke inpatient unit to serve Niagara residents. Learn about stroke care services from healthcare professionals during guided tours and see a video by stroke survivor Walter Gretzky.

May 3, 2010
Greater Niagara General Site
5546 Portage Rd., Niagara Falls
Acute Stroke Unit
Unit D, lower level
3 to 6 p.m.

Free parking in Allied Health lot off North Street only.

ADVANCEMENTS IN LAPAROSCOPIC PROSTATE SURGERY

Learn about a new procedure offered in Niagara for prostate cancer at this free public awareness forum. Speakers are Urologists Dr. Tom Song, NHS, and Dr. Edward Matsumoto, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.

May 13, 2010
Quality Hotel Parkway
327 Ontario St., St. Catharines
6 p.m. (presentations begin at 7 p.m., followed by panel discussion)

Sponsored by Canadian Cancer Society, Blue Ribbon Committee, Niagara Health System. For more information, call 905-684-6455.

STROKE EDUCATION EVENING

Learn about the signs and symptoms of stroke, healthcare services available for Niagara residents, and lifestyle changes you can make to reduce your risk of mini-stroke or acute stroke.

June 24, 2010
Fort Erie Public Library
Gilmore Rd., Fort Erie
6:30 p.m.
Presentations by NHS District Stroke Program, Heart & Stroke Foundation

Sponsored by Niagara Health System, Douglas Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

A growing number of fundraising events are scheduled to benefit our hospital foundations. Go to www.niagarahealth.on.ca/foundations/