Niagara Health Now Issue 2009-07-16 (Download PDF)
Welland Hospital Auxiliary
Volunteer Francine Lehoux, left, and Joan Scott, President of the Welland Hospital Auxiliary, challenge Niagarans to ‘help us reach the finish line’. The Auxiliary’s $1-million pledge towards the development of the Welland Hospital Auxiliary Dialysis Centre, named in its honour, exemplifies leadership for the NHS family campaign Welland Hospital Auxiliary -- proud supporters and ambassadors of the It's Our Time Campaign When... »
Message from President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer Welcome to the 4th edition of Niagara Health Now. I hope you are enjoying our new publication. Please ensure that you provide us feedback online so that we can continue to improve this publication and make it as reader friendly and meaningful as possible. Many communications activities were undertaken to prepare for the July 6 conversion... »
Conservation Corner – learning partnership
Niagara College students presented their environmental findings to NHS staff. From left are team members Kailey Ledrew; Nick Jancsar (NHS); Yaneth Londono; Lisa Hay; Mittale Suckak; Christine Spano and Sandy Herkimer, Niagara College Internship Co-ordinator for the Environmental Management and Assessment Program.A learning partnership Each year, students from Niagara College’s Environmental Management and Assessment Program take on the task of examining... »
New healthcare complex going green
By going green, the new healthcare complex under construction in St. Catharines will be a healthy environment – literally. The project team responsible for the planning and design of the complex recently registered the building for LEED certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of highperformance green buildings and... »
It’s Our Time –
to head for the finish line
For the past two-and-a-half years, It’s Our Time Campaign leaders, volunteers, donors and staff have been working hard to raise the $40-million community portion needed to support new and up graded facilities and purchase new medical equipment to maintain and increase the standard of care for our patients. Campaign fundraising volunteers and donors were thrilled to share in the excitement of the... »
Roundup
An update for staff, physicians and volunteers
Congratulations To … Susan Berry, RN, and Greater Niagara General Site’s Palliative Care Program Co-ordinator, who is this year’s recipient of a prestigious United Way community award. Susan was given the Envoy Dalton Memorial Award for community service by the United Way of Niagara Falls and Greater Fort Erie President Larry Oates at its June Annual General Meeting. This award is... »
Close up with Board Vice Chair Stephen Butz
Q and A with Stephen Butz 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 health-care needs of the community... »
Four new faces join NHS Board of Trustees
One is an investment expert and hospital fundraiser. One has a background in project management/capital development. Another recently retired from a global pharmaceutical company, and finally another specializes in quality management and entrepreneurship. What they all have in common is a desire to enhance the healthcare system in Niagara. What they also have in common is that they are the newest... »
A few words about giving
A few words about giving This edition of Niagara Health Now is predominantly about giving. What do you think about when you hear the “g” word? If you ask my eight- or nine-year-old, the “g” often stands for what am I going to “get” -- driving home to me the point that one of the best things I can do as... »
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...
