Niagara Health Now Issue 2009-06-25 (Download PDF)
Annual Report 2008-2009
Niagara Health System Annual Report 2008-2009 Browse the report through the links below, or download the PDF version. A time of tremendous challenge and change Our Financial Performance How do we measure financial performance? Quality and Patient Safety Initiatives Human Resources Update About the Niagara Health... »
Family’s Generosity Improves Patient Care
Family’s generosity improves patient care, promotes independence The protective wrappings are off and the latest in electric hospital beds and patient lifts are now in daily use at Greater Niagara General Site. The Trillium Complex Continuing Care Unit took delivery this spring of more than $600,000 worth of patient equipment, thanks to a bequest by Judge Franklyn Griffiths, after the unit... »
Transitioning an ER to Urgent Care
These days, when Marcia Ladouceur, Clinical Manager for Welland and Port Colborne Emergency Departments, goes anywhere, she expects a bevy of questions about what’s happening at Port Colborne Site. “I’m getting questions at work, when I get groceries, when I go to church – in fact, just about everywhere,” says Marcia, Port Colborne native and current resident. “I know the public... »
Having the right information is crucial
Hard to believe summer is here and along with it our third issue of Niagara Health Now – an expanded edition that includes Niagara Health’s 2008-2009 Annual Report. Annual reports are published to shine a light on the hospital’s performance over the past year and to broadly share with readers the hospital’s future direction and strategic priorities. Annual reports provide a... »
Message from President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer It’s that time of year again – time for our hospital’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the publication of the Niagara Health System’s Annual Report. Our Annual Report provides an overview of activities, achievements and challenges of the past fiscal year. You will find our 2008-2009 Annual Report on pages nine though 16 in this... »
Treasuring our Past
In June, Greater Niagara General Site continued a tradition that started in 1982, when a time capsule, made by maintenance staff to commemorate 75 years of hospital care in Niagara Falls, was placed in the entrance. The spot was marked with instructions that it was to be reopened in 25 years. For the 100th anniversary in 2007, the time capsule... »
Port Colborne’s Urgent Care Centre
Key Facts Port Colborne Site’s Emergency Room Department will convert to an Urgent Care Centre (targeting July/09). Douglas Memorial Site’s Emergency Room Department will convert to an Urgent Care Centre (targeting September/09). Both Centres will be open 7... »
Roundup An update for staff, physicians and volunteers
Batter Up The enduring efforts of staffers Gary Gevaert and Aaron Farbychuk have paid off for a large number of staff participating in this summer’s Hospital Baseball League. Gary and Aaron organize outings and events during their off hours, calling themselves Good Time Events on behalf of Niagara Health staff. This year’s baseball league has eight teams, coming out to play on... »
Niagara nurse nominated for Nightingale Award
Niagara nurse Judy Dean on honour role for prestigious Nightingale Award A message from Chief Nursing Executive Sue Matthews Each and every day, I witness or hear of situations where nurses have truly made a difference in someone’s life. This is one of the many reasons why I believe that nursing is who you are, not what you are. I am deeply proud... »
Close up with former Board Chair Paul Leon
Q and A with Paul Leon The Niagara Health System Board of Trustees is made up of volunteers who live and work in Niagara. Each Board member brings unique skills and expertise to this leadership role. The Board is responsible for governing the NHS and providing strategic direction to the Hospital to ensure it meets the healthcare needs of the community... »
Community Report(Download PDF or browse links below)
- About our board, committees and key partners
An update on the past year- Our financial position
Measuring our financial performance
A 92-year-old patient’s story
Improving patient safety and quality 
Managing the H1N1 flu outbreak
A growing family of care
McMaster school thrives in Niagara
LEEDing the way- Browse past issues...
