Niagara Health Now Issue 2009-08-20 (Download PDF)
New advanced CT technology in Niagara
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New ER doctor began medical career as Veterinarian
Dogs. Cats. Birds, hamsters, turtles and guinea pigs. Even cows and horses. But no humans. After a number of challenging and satisfying years as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. James Beecroft began the process of ‘humanizing’ his medical practice. “It was while living in Simcoe that my wife and I became friends with a family doctor and his wife who first... »
Message from President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer Our local Auxiliaries and Foundations do an incredible job of raising funds and donations. On behalf of the patients served by the Niagara Health System and the people who work here, I would like to take this opportunity to thank these hard-working and committed people – many of them volunteers -- for the contributions they... »
The importance of being prepared
I’ve now officially lost count of the number of times I’ve heard: “It just doesn’t feel like summer this year.” While many agree the weather hasn’t been the warmest, I am thankful that the smog and high humidity days have been few in number for our chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthmatic patients across Niagara. As we head towards the summer... »
New health complex project progressing
The new health complex project continues to progress at an aggressive pace in St. Catharines. With... »
Faster lab results mean earlier diagnosis, treatment for patients
At first glance, it looks like a really long photocopier, but for a Hospital Laboratory Department, this machine’s capabilities in diagnosing patients’ conditions by testing blood and other specimens are state-of-the-art. Niagara Health System is the first hospital system in Canada to... »
Roundup
An update for staff, physicians and volunteers
Anyone up for a Lifestyle Challenge? Congratulations to the winners of the Spring Lifestyle Challenge; from left, Val Franco, J’Neene Marchese, Rose Fabiano, Josephine (Josie) Stranges, Dean Hipwell and Harold Vesely. This team worked hard, got fit, lost weight and won money to help out their colleagues. With winnings of $3,000, the team purchased items for staff use at Greater Niagara... »
It’s Our Time Campaign – Finish Line
Thanks to all who came out to be part of healthcare history More than 100 NHS healthcare professionals and... »
Be Part of… The Big Move Sept. 20
An exciting It’s Our Time Campaign event to mark on your calendars is the The Big Move Cancer Ride – a 50-kilometre and 100-kilometre bike ride through Niagara on Sunday, Sept. 20. Both 50-kilometre and 100-kilometre rides are fun rides, rather than competitive races. All proceeds will support the development of the Walker Family Cancer Centre. Corporate sponsors making this possible... »
Close up with Board Member Jean Armitage
Q and A with Jean Armitage 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... »
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...
