Niagara Health Now Issue 2010-03-25
A new life for double transplant recipient
Niagara donations, transplants 8 Niagara residents were deceased donors in 2009 84 Niagara families consented to organ and tissue donation in 2009 21 lives were saved in 2009 through Niagara resident donations of 14 Kidneys / 4 Liver / 3 pairs of Lungs / 2 Hearts A person may have received more... »
2009 Presidents Award winner an inspiration
She is a strong leader whose approach and style foster strong and successful relationships and whose hard work and dedication to nursing are an inspiration to others. The recipient of the 2009 Niagara Health... »
The Gift of Life
It’s a conversation you hope and pray you never have. Yet every day in Ontario, families faced with the tragic or sudden death of a loved one look beyond their tragedies to save and improve the lives of others through organ and tissue donation. In the midst of profound personal loss, making the decision to donate is a life-changing act... »
Message from President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer It never fails to bring a smile to my face when I see our volunteers busily going about their tasks with a warmth, kindness and professionalism that is obvious to all those around them. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of the fine men and women who volunteer with the Niagara Health System. One... »
9,500 lab test results every 24 hours
A glance around the brightly-lit space reveals complex equipment, long counters, plastic containers and racks of brightly-capped tubes. Welcome to the world of the Niagara Health System Medical Laboratory Program, where 175... »
$14 million closes the funding gap
April 1 marks the first day of our hospital’s annual budget cycle. Beginning this year, Niagara Health will receive an additional $14 million from the Province of Ontario, bringing our annual budget to approximately $402... »
Roundup
An update for staff
In this issue of Roundup... (Download PDF or browse links below) News Briefs March break camp - Take CARE of Your Future (Career Awareness and Resource Exploration) was once again a great success during March break; Nursing Week activities - A host of activities are being planned for Nursing Week, which begins May 10... » cont’dAvoiding medication errors The use of some... »
Building safe radiation treatment rooms
At about 67,000 square feet, the Walker Family Cancer Centre will occupy the first and second levels of a... »
Rankin Cancer Run takes place May 29
They say it takes a village to raise a child. In Niagara, we have the same philosophy about improving cancer care – it takes all of us, working in partnership, to raise the necessary funds to improve cancer treatment in our region. As the NHS... »
Motorcycle Ride for Dad
Come ride with us on May 30 for the first Niagara Chapter Motorcycle Ride for Dad and join the fight against prostate cancer! Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men, but with early diagnosis, 90%... »
Close up with Board member Mike Henry
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... »
Upcoming Events
‘TOUCHED BY CANCER’ OPEN HOUSE Join us at this drop-in event as we recognize the legacy of the first 25 years of cancer care in Niagara and look forward to the future enhancements in care that the Walker Family Cancer Centre will bring to the residents of our region. Apr 19, 2010 St. Catharines General Site 142 Queenston Street Outpatient Oncology Clinic Third Floor Moore /... »
News Briefs
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Avoiding medication errors Get involved for Earth Week Task force reviewing accessibility barriers News Briefs March break camp Take CARE of Your Future (Career Awareness and Resource Exploration) was once again a great success during March break, when 24 Grade 11 and 12 students from across Niagara interacted with healthcare professionals, participated in presentations and workshops,... »
Avoiding medication errors
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Avoiding medication errors Get involved for Earth Week Task force reviewing accessibility barriers Avoiding medication errors The use of some abbreviations, symbols and dose designations has been identified as an underlying cause of medication errors. In this issue, we would like to remind everyone to be conscious of the abbreviations we use at the NHS.... »
Get involved for Earth Week
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Avoiding medication errors Get involved for Earth Week Task force reviewing accessibility barriers Get involved for Earth Week Get involved with the Hospitality Department for Earth Week April 19 to 23. This year’s theme is Planting Seeds of Sustainability. A table and poster display will travel to each site outlining current NHS activities and plans... »
Task force reviewing accessibility barriers
In this Roundup (View PDF or browse links below) News Briefs Avoiding medication errors Get involved for Earth Week Task force reviewing accessibility barriers Task force reviewing accessibility barriers A new... »
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