Niagara Health Now Issue 2010-05-27
New surgery to fight prostate cancer
Each year in Niagara, approximately 450 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Starting in the early 1950s, various treatment... »
Spiritual, religious care part of patient experience
A young man is brought to the Emergency Department with traumatic injuries following a car crash. Medical tests determine that an elderly patient experiencing abdominal pain requires surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from her colon. A child is admitted to the... »
Summer’s coming: donate blood if you can
Summer holidays are just around the corner and like many I can’t wait. The planning at my house is already underway. The grocery list is on the fridge while clothes, sleeping bags, games and lots of citronella spray are already partially packed in duffle bags. I have a plan for a plan but sure enough I will forget something. One thing... »
President & CEO Debbie Sevenpifer on community fundraising
Debbie Sevenpifer, President and Chief Executive Officer Good for your health, good for local healthcare Run, jog or walk. Ride a bike or a motorcycle – the weather is great and getting outdoors in Niagara is not only good for your personal health, it can help improve local healthcare as well. Local community members and our fundraisers are already off running and riding. Last... »
Outstanding hand hygiene practices
Hand cleaning tips: Rub all parts of the hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and running water Pay special attention to fingertips, between fingers, backs of hands and base of the thumbs Keep nails short and clean Remove rings and bracelets Do not wear artificial nails Remove chipped nail polish Make sure that sleeves are pushed up and do not get wet Clean hands for a... »
ICU patient becomes a Canadian
Margaret Auld, centre, a patient in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Catharines General Site, cuts a celebratory cake after taking the oath of citizenship to become a Canadian while in hospital. Illness prevented the Niagara Falls woman from attending the ceremony in the community, so Citizenship and Immigration Canada brought the ceremony to her in the ICU. The Niagara Falls resident,... »
Gynecology services expand to Port Colborne Site
A newly recruited obstetrician and gynecologist in Welland is expanding her services to the Port Colborne Site of the Niagara Health System. Dr. Nambizi Beyani, a mother of three, began working at Niagara Health’s Welland Site in September 2009. She provides an array of services ranging from mature women’s health and menopausal counselling to hysterectomy and minimally invasive surgery for urinary... »
Roundup
An update for staff
In this issue of Roundup... Feedback is positive for Incident Reporting System It is a pleasure to report that the roll-out of the Incident Reporting System (IRS) is proceeding well. This new online reporting software is used to track any and all incidents, defined as events that occur which are not part of the usual operation of the hospital. Current live sites... »
Help is available for smokers
Benefits from quitting smoking In 20 minutes, blood pressure drops to normal. In 24 hours, the chance of having a heart attack decreases. In 3... »
Year one of construction down, two more to go!
Now in its second year of construction, progress on... »
Meet the 2010 Big Move Cancer Ride heroes
Our Big Move heroes and others touched by cancer offer inspiration to us all as we learn of their immeasurable strength, courage and optimism. “If you’ve never experienced the impact of this disease, you’ll never understand the tremendous difference healing at home can make,” says cancer survivor John Veeneman, one of this year’s Big Move Cancer Ride heroes. “When you’re sick,... »
Close up with Dr. Janice Giesbrecht
Welcome to the first in a series of profiles of Niagara Health System’s medical leaders. Niagara is fortunate to have a number of doctors with tremendous skill and talent. Read on and learn more about Dr. Janice Giesbrecht, the new Medical Director of Oncology. Where were you born? St. Catharines Number of years living in Niagara: Born... »
Congratulations to nursing award-winners
[caption id="attachment_3460" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Front row, from left, are Brenda Breton, selection committee member Chief Nursing Executive Sue Matthews, and Heather Paterson. Back row, from left, selection committee member and winner of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario Honourary Lifetime Achievement award Carol McDowell, Edna Fohkens, Brigitte O’Connor, Sue Gagne, selection committee members Loretta Tirabassi-Olinski and Chief Nursing Officer... »
Surgical Safety Checklist
Often, the simplest ideas are the most effective when it comes to patient safety. In the last several years, the World Health Organization has recommended that hospitals use a Surgical Safety Checklist before any surgical procedure is carried out. In Ontario, new regulations are in effect to ensure that hospitals with operating rooms are using the Canadian Patient Safety... »
Marathon supports Walker Family Cancer Centre
Raising money for cancer care in Niagara will be front and centre when more than 6,000 participants from 32 countries descend on Niagara Falls in October for the 13th Niagara Falls International Marathon. Proceeds from the annual marathon, to be held this year on Oct. 24, will support the future Walker Family Cancer Centre. This event is comprised of a marathon, marathon... »
Improving our work relationships
In this Roundup... News Briefs Feedback is positive for Incident Reporting System Celebrating our physicians’ dedication and years of service Improving our work relationships Improving our work relationships Niagara Health is introducing a new Code of Conduct as part of a revised workplace relations policy. You may have noticed the new plaques going up across our sites with the word ‘respect’ running down the left side. Thanks... »
Celebrating our physicians’ dedication and years of service
In this Roundup... News Briefs Feedback is positive for Incident Reporting System Celebrating our physicians’ dedication and years of service Improving our work relationships Celebrating our physicians’ dedication and years of service Congratulations to the 62 physicians who were honoured at a recognition dinner recently for reaching a milestone year of affiliation with the NHS. Their combined years of service total an amazing 1,275 years! 45 Years James Dewar 40... »
Feedback is positive for Incident Reporting System
In this Roundup... News Briefs Feedback is positive for Incident Reporting System Celebrating our physicians’ dedication and years of service Improving our work relationships Feedback is positive for Incident Reporting System It is a pleasure to report that the roll-out of the Incident Reporting System (IRS) is proceeding well. This new online reporting software is used to track any and all incidents, defined as events that... »
News Briefs…
In this Roundup... News Briefs Feedback is positive for Incident Reporting System Celebrating our physicians’ dedication and years of service Improving our work relationships News Briefs You can be a Partner For Life Talk about reaching a centennial milestone! Pictured is staffer Melissa Keep, ECG Tech, with Greater Niagara General Site blood transfusion patient Marion VanDyke. Melissa is gearing up to give her 125th donation of blood... »
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