Niagara Health Now Issue 2009-09-17
A concrete sign of progress
A concrete sign of progressNiagara Health System Board of Trustees Chair Betty-Lou Souter, left, cements the legacy of the St. Catharines General Hospital by placing a copy of its history into the first concrete footing of the new Healthcare Complex and Walker Family Cancer Centre. Located beneath the future Diagnostic Imaging (DI) area, the pouring of the first footing on... »
Planning for the H1N1 flu pandemic
Key facts about the H1N1 Flu Virus: Most cases are mild and many patients recover quickly. Although survival rates are high, some patients require aggressive treatment, including ventilators to breath. As of... »
Lessons from SARS will guide us through H1N1 pandemic
Six years ago this past March, when the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak hit Ontario, the ground shifted in the way the province’s hospitals and healthcare practitioners approach infection control and pandemic preparedness. The SARS experience left an indelible mark on healthcare and healthcare workers across the province, underscoring the serious risks infectious outbreaks pose to patients as well as... »
Message from President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer When it comes to healthcare, the importance of being informed cannot be emphasized enough. We encourage patients to be active participants in their healthcare by being informed and working with their healthcare providers to ensure their questions are answered and their needs are met. At a broader, more public level, Niagara Health holds dozens of public... »
Gearing up for Urgent Care in Fort Erie
ER Departments Treat: Chest pain and/or shortness of breath Broken bones Severe abdominal pain Dizziness Stroke symptoms - Sudden, severe headaches, vision problems, sudden weakness, numbness and /or tingling in the face, arm or leg, trouble speaking, or dizziness Numbness in your arms or hands Major injuries Mental health issues Call 911 if you have severe chest pain,... »
Two Men’s Health Forums planned for fall
This fall, education events in two of our communities are delving into health concerns for men as they age. There is free admission and free parking for both events. In Welland, a Men’s Health Forum, Sept. 22, at the Welland Lion’s Club, 6:30 p.m., on prostate treatment and sexual dysfunction will be led by Dr. Tom Song, Welland Urologist. Dr. Song... »
Roundup
An update for staff, physicians and volunteers
Staff with one of the new beds at Greater Niagara General Site are, from left: Karen Cramer, Occupational Therapist; Mary Dietrich, Palliative Care; Lisa Belford, Clinical Manager Unit C & D; and Val Lucey, Unit C Charge Nurse. Special gifts to our patients Every day the community’s generosity is seen with donations through our seven hospital foundations to fund much-needed equipment and... »
It’s all about quality improvement
In addition to the daily hustle and bustle of a hospital system with seven sites, this November Niagara Health will undergo an accreditation survey when expert surveyors come to examine hospital practices and processes. Every three years, healthcare facilities across Canada bring in surveyors from Accreditation Canada for a rigorous examination of programs and services. Using Accreditation Canada’s new model, NHS... »
Close up with Board Member Al Simpson
Q and A with Al Simpson 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 system in Niagara to ensure it meets the healthcare needs... »
Upcoming Events
New Health Complex Open Houses View interior design options and layout for the new Healthcare Complex and Walker Family Cancer Centre, learn about building safe radiation treatment facilities and get a construction update. September 21, 2009 Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church Hall 21 Queen Street South, Thorold 3 - 7 p.m. (presentation at 6 p.m.) September 24, 2009 NHS Ontario Street Site 6th Floor Boardroom 155 Ontario... »
Preventing falls in hospital and at home- Our board, committees and key partners for 2010-11
An update on the past year- Our financial position
How we measure our financial performance
Nurses support projects in Africa
Increasing outpatient services across Niagara
We rely on our volunteers
Complex to open spring 2013
Energy-saving retrofits