Niagara Health Now Issue 2009-12-17
Viktoria, 8, wins holiday card contest
Viktoria worked on card for weeks: mother A cat helping a mouse in a wheelchair tipped... »
New technology for breast exams
“This new digital technology will enhance patient care in many important ways ... Radiologists, surgeons, and other specialists will be able to simultaneously view and consult on a patient’s mammography from a computer within the hospital or the physicians’ offices.”Dr. Amit Mehta Chief of Radiology Niagara patients now have access to digital mammography technology for breast examinations with the acquisition by the... »
Message from President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer I continue to be amazed by the way people across the hospital system pulled together to ensure a coordinated approach to provide for the safety of our patients and each other during the recent H1N1 pandemic. At the peak of H1N1 activity in Niagara, we were experiencing more that 40% higher volumes of patients in... »
Best wishes for a healthy, happy and caring New Year
Welcome the holidays and welcome the long list I write every year about what I am giving to whom. For people like me – and yes, we are many – every year we live out a frenzied race to track down and purchase the latest video game, the newest perfume, or the coolest hoodie for family and friends. And every... »
Process begins to close 39 CCC beds
Process begins to close 39 Complex Continuing Care beds The process has begun to close 39 Complex Continuing Care (CCC) beds next year as part of the Hospital Improvement Plan (HIP). With the changes occurring in healthcare, including... »
Registered Nurse receives national award
Cindy Carusetta, RN, Endoscopy at Ontario Street Site, has received a prestigious national award in her field. After successfully writing the Canadian Gastroenterology Certification of Canada exam, Cindy was surprised to hear she had been selected by the Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates to receive the national Michele Paquette Certification Award. Cindy was presented with this award at the... »
New family physician at Port Colborne Site
A new family physician is now serving the Port Colborne and Wainfleet communities. Dr. Haibo Xu began... »
Accreditation surveyors arrive Feb. 1
In just over a month, Accreditation Canada surveyors will arrive to begin our Accreditation Survey, looking for evidence of quality, ethical and safe patient care by visiting the clinical units, asking questions and talking to patients... »
Worklife Pulse Survey
Early this year, about one-third of Niagara Health staff filled out a Worklife Pulse Survey as part of our Accreditation process. This survey, conducted every few years, asks questions about workplace satisfaction, communications and other key work issues. Survey results are used to make improvements in our workplace. In the 2009 survey, there was improvement noted in 16 of the 21... »
Roundup
An update for staff, physicians and volunteers
In this issue of Roundup... (Download PDF or browse links below) Patient Safety Week activities in JanuaryDue to the H1N1 outbreak in late October-November, Canadian Patient Safety Week had to be postponed at Niagara Health sites. We are pleased to announce that Patient Safety Week will take place the week of Jan. 11.... » cont’dRoundup BouquetOn a daily basis, the... »
Bringing out the best in our long-service employees
[caption id="attachment_2005" width="300" caption="Two of the several staff celebrating 40 years of service attended a dinner Oct. 13. Pictured are, from left, CEO Debbie... »
Webcams offer bird’s-eye view of health complex construction
Members of the public can now view construction of the new healthcare complex and Walker Family Cancer Centre from their computers, thanks to the installation by Plenary Health Niagara of four web cameras at the construction site. Plenary... »
Concrete poured for first floor of Walker Family Cancer Centre
[caption id="attachment_2030" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="From left, cancer survivor Lesley Osmond and representatives from the lead donors to the Walker Family Cancer Centre: Tanya Nixon, Canadian Cancer Society; John Carter, The Branscombe... »
Close up with Board member Steve Pillar
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 within the resources that are... »
Upcoming Events
NIAGARA HEALTH INFORMATION OPEN HOUSE – WELLAND Following on the heels of Open House events in Niagara Falls, Port Colborne and Fort Erie held this fall, a fourth Information Open House is scheduled in Welland in the New Year. Drop by and speak to Niagara Health System leaders about … current and future programs at Welland Site; emergency and urgent care services;... »
Roundup Bouquet
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) Congratulations To … Patient Safety Week activities in January United Way Payroll Deduction Healthy Workplace Relations Roundup Bouquet Roundup Bouquet Submitted by Paul Hesch and Catherine MacDougall, Clinical Managers Critical Care On a daily basis, the Registered Nurses in the Intensive Care Units at Greater Niagara General, St. Catharines General and Welland sites go beyond the call of duty... »
Patient Safety Week activities in January
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) Congratulations To … Patient Safety Week activities in January United Way Payroll Deduction Healthy Workplace Relations Roundup Bouquet Patient Safety Week activities in January Due to the H1N1 outbreak in late October-November, Canadian Patient Safety Week had to be postponed at Niagara Health sites. We are pleased to announce that Patient Safety Week will take place the week... »
United Way Payroll Deduction – Your Chance to Win!!
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) Congratulations To … Patient Safety Week activities in January United Way Payroll Deduction Healthy Workplace Relations Roundup Bouquet United Way Payroll Deduction – Your Chance to Win!! Payroll deduction is a lasting way to help support... »
Healthy Workplace Relations
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) Congratulations To … Patient Safety Week activities in January United Way Payroll Deduction Healthy Workplace Relations Roundup Bouquet Healthy Workplace Relations The frequency of inappropriate behaviours in healthcare is an area of concern. Over the past year, the NHS has been involved in a study demonstrating that inappropriate behaviour can be reduced. In January 2010 we will be implementing... »
Congratulations To …
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) Congratulations To … Patient Safety Week activities in January United Way Payroll Deduction Healthy Workplace Relations Roundup Bouquet Congratulations To … Congratulations to those staff members who encourage a healthier... »
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