Niagara Health Now Issue 2010-02-25
Timely care in Urgent Care Centres
ER Departments Treat Chest pain and/or Shortness of breath Broken bones Severe abdominal pain Dizziness Sudden, severe headaches, vision problems, sudden weakness, numbness and/or tingling in the face, arm or leg, trouble speaking, or dizziness (stroke symptoms) Numbness in your arms or hands Major injuries Mental... »
Helping in Haiti
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How we’re helping in Haiti
By nature, healthcare workers are caring, compassionate people who go out of their way to help those in need – whether they are in Niagara or in Haiti. “We are very proud of the way the people who work at the Niagara Health System stepped up individually and collectively to help the people of Haiti in their time of need following... »
Message from President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer This March marks a significant milestone for the Niagara Health System – it’s been 10 years since eight hospitals amalgamated to one system, the largest number of hospitals amalgamated in Ontario. Amalgamation brought many opportunities to create an integrated hospital system. Before 2000, the stand-alone hospitals in our Niagara communities had very few connections, both... »
We’re helping at home, in Haiti and in Whistler
Our people are making the world a better place In this issue of Niagara Health Now, we are thrilled to shine the spotlight on two members of the Niagara Health family who are lending their time and talents as community volunteers. Although we hear it often that charity begins at home, quite frankly home is where the heart is. For Donna Thiessen,... »
Moving into Year 2 of the HIP
The Niagara Health System is moving into Year 2 of implementing the Hospital Improvement Plan (HIP). “We are focusing on the important issues before us as we chart a better future for healthcare in Niagara,” says... »
Clinical Services Plan – a LHIN initiative
To help guide and shape our healthcare system, the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (HNHB LHIN) has developed a Clinical Services Plan (CSP). The CSP, approved by the board in November 2009, is an action call for a healthier population, improved ways of working together for better health outcomes, and best practice organization and distribution of clinical programs. "The... »
Roundup
An update for staff, physicians and volunteers
In this issue of Roundup... (Download PDF or browse links below) Patient Safety WalkArounds Risk Management would like to thank those of you who participated in the most recent round of Patient Safety Leadership WalkArounds. Once again, Senior Team members enjoyed meeting many of you and hearing your success stories... » cont’dRoundup Bouquet Else Marie Regier, RN, in the Intensive Care Unit... »
Evolution of cardiac care in Niagara
The prevalence of chronic health conditions in Niagara directly impacts the care and services we require in order to build a better future for our family and loved ones. As our population’s health needs grow and change, our services must as well. For... »
Lace Up for a healthier heart!
Cardiovascular diseases of the circulatory system, including the heart and blood... »
Join the Walk of Life in support of Cardiac Rehab
Did you know that heart disease accounts for the death of more Niagara residents than any other disease? This spring, NHS staff, patients and their friends and families are invited to participate in the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada Walk of Life to raise money to support our cardiac rehabilitation program. Registration is $10 per person and walkers are encouraged to collect... »
Close up with Board member Flo Paladino
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... »
Congratulations To …
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Patient Safety WalkArounds Congratulations To … Roundup Bouquet Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback Wait no more for ER wait time data Congratulations To … Linda Howe, RN, in the Telemetry unit at St. Catharines General Site, who volunteered for 10 days at the Winter Olympics, using her vacation time and staying with her son, who lives in... »
Wait no more for ER wait time data
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Patient Safety WalkArounds Congratulations To … Roundup Bouquet Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback Wait no more for ER wait time data Wait no more for ER wait time data Reducing Emergency Room wait times is a top priority for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. A key factor is to have accurate data, so targets... »
News Briefs
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Patient Safety WalkArounds Congratulations To … Roundup Bouquet Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback Wait no more for ER wait time data News Briefs Nursing Awards deadline March 26 Planning for annual Nursing Week celebrations is underway. This year’s Nursing Week theme from the Canadian Nurses Association is Nursing - You Can’t Live Without It. Nursing Week will be... »
Patient Safety WalkArounds
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Patient Safety WalkArounds Congratulations To … Roundup Bouquet Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback Wait no more for ER wait time data Patient Safety WalkArounds Risk Management would like to thank those of you who participated in the most recent round of Patient Safety Leadership WalkArounds. Once again, Senior Team members enjoyed meeting many of you and hearing... »
Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Patient Safety WalkArounds Congratulations To … Roundup Bouquet Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback Wait no more for ER wait time data Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback Accreditation Canada surveyors, from left: Chris Gustavson, Catherine Danbrook, Dr. Orlando de Silva, Sam Kearns, and Sue Carpenter. After a busy five days in Niagara in early February, the five surveyors with... »
Roundup Bouquet
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Patient Safety WalkArounds Congratulations To … Roundup Bouquet Accreditation surveyors provide positive feedback Wait no more for ER wait time data Roundup Bouquet Submitted by Submitted by Paul Hesch, Clinical Manager ICU Else Marie Regier, RN, in the Intensive Care Unit at Greater Niagara General Site, flew to Haiti Feb. 3 with the Flight of Angels organization to... »
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