Those unused items taking up space around the house can have a new home. Niagara Health System nurses are asking for donations of gently used... » cont'd

Niagara Falls MPP Kim Craitor announced Friday that as part of a provincial wide strategy the Province of Ontario will help Greater Niagara General Hospital reduce ER wait times significantly and ensure that residents of Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and Niagara-on-the-Lake can get the emergency care they need, faster... » cont'd

Ontario is expanding its successful Pay-for-Results Program, which will help the St. Catharines General Hospital (also known as the Queenston Street Site of the Niagara Health System) reduce ER wait times and ensure that residents of Niagara can get the emergency care they need, sooner, St. Catharines MPP Jim Bradley announced today... » cont'd

Help Niagara’s nurses raise funds to build a health clinic in Kenya by dropping in at a community car wash Saturday, July 31 in Welland. This year is International Year of the Nurse, and Niagara Health System... » cont'd

Starting Mon., July 12, work will begin to replace two water mains behind St. Catharines General Site on Valleyview and Oakdale streets. As well, three abandoned water mains off Queenston Street will be capped... » cont'd

Due to a temporary staffing shortage, there will be reduced hours of operation at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Site’s Walk-in Clinic effective July 19th... » cont'd

2010 is the International Year of the Nurse, (IYN) and Niagara Health System (NHS) nurses are stepping up to help support and fund the building of a community health clinic in Kenya, Africa.... » cont'd

Healthcare professionals with the Niagara Health System are now booking speaking engagements for upcoming fall and winter club meetings. Through the free Speakers Bureau, physicians and healthcare professionals share their expertise with community or church groups, schools, service clubs, or businesses throughout Niagara.... » cont'd

Services at the St. Catharines General (SCG) Site of the Niagara Health System (NHS) have returned to normal following a late afternoon bomb threat made today... » cont'd

A newly recruited obstetrician and gynecologist in Welland has expanded 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...» cont'd

Every 10 minutes, someone in Canada has a stroke. Protect yourself and your loved ones by coming to a health education evening titled Stroke – What You Need to Know... » cont'd

Each year in Niagara, approximately 450 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Starting in the early 1950s, various treatment options have been available, including chemotherapy or drug therapy, radiation therapy, and surgery to remove the prostate gland... » cont'd

A well-known doctor who has cared for thousands of cancer patients in Niagara will lead the next phase in the evolution of cancer care in the region, including the development of the Walker Family Cancer Centre, in the new position of Medical Director of Oncology... » cont'd

2010 is the International Year of the Nurse, and Niagara Health System (NHS) nurses are stepping up to help support and fund the building of a community health clinic in Kenya, Africa... » cont'd

Nine Nursing Awards of Excellence were given out this morning as members of the profession gathered to be honoured at the NHS's annual Nursing Week breakfast.

“I would like to congratulate all of... » cont'd

The news media is invited to join representatives of the Niagara Health System (NHS) as they officially mark Nursing Week May 10 to 16... » cont'd

Increased awareness of new practices in hand hygiene has led to a significant shift in culture in which healthcare providers and support staff at the Niagara Health System (NHS) wash their hands much more frequently at key times in their interactions with patients... » cont'd

Beginning tomorrow, Niagara stroke patients will have access to enhanced care with the opening of a new 10-bed acute stroke unit at Greater Niagara General (GNG) Site... » cont'd

The news media is invited to attend the official opening Monday, May 3, of the new 10-bed Regional Acute Stroke Unit at Greater Niagara General Site... » cont'd

The delivery of the first major mechanical equipment that will service the new healthcare complex was delivered on April 27, one day before the first anniversary of the beginning of construction of the facility. Four chillers were placed... more

Tomorrow officially marks the one-year anniversary of the start of construction on the Niagara Health System’s new healthcare complex in west St. Catharines... » cont'd

Every single day, the Niagara Health System (NHS) relies on its 1,100-strong group of volunteers, whose efforts make a positive difference in so many ways for tens of thousands of patients and families... » cont'd

The Niagara Health System is celebrating the opening of a new 10-bed Regional Acute Stroke Unit at Greater Niagara General Site to serve residents from across Niagara who need acute hospital care after a stroke. This is a first for Niagara and will improve outcomes for stroke patients... » cont'd

The reality for high school students is that the lifestyle choices they make now will contribute to their health when they are older... » cont'd

Members of the media are invited to attend a “Touched by Cancer” Open House to be held Monday, April 19, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the St. Catharines General Site of the Niagara Health System (NHS)... » cont'd

High school students serious about careers in healthcare will get a firsthand look at educational and work opportunities in Niagara as part of the third annual March Break camp the Niagara Health System (NHS) is hosting with seven community... » cont'd

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... » cont'd

Members of the media are invited to attend a panel discussion on providing appropriate care in pediatric sexual abuse/assault to be held Thursday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Welland Site of the Niagara Health System... » cont'd

Earlier today, Dr. Andrew McCallum, Chief Coroner for Ontario, announced that an inquest will be held into the death of 18-year-old Reilly Anzovino who died on December 27, 2009, from injuries she sustained as the result of an automobile accident. On behalf of the Niagara Health System (NHS), we continue to express our condolences and support to the family and friends of Miss Anzovino... » cont'd

Niagara Health System’s Palliative Care and Bereavement Services provide compassionate and specialized care to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families while patients are in hospital... » cont'd

Since its inception the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network (HNHB LHIN) has been working with the Niagara Health System (NHS) towards achieving quality, accessible and sustainable health care for the citizens of Niagara. Through that work there have been a number of reviews conducted, including one by Dr. Jack Kitts – all of which identified a funding shortfall for the... » cont'd

Beginning this week, the main office (known as the hub) for the outpatient regional diabetes education and management program is located at the Welland Site of the Niagara Health System (NHS). ... » cont'd

The Niagara Health System is asking for your help in sharing the word about Urgent Care Centre services. The three Niagara Health Urgent Care Centres are a fast alternative for residents needing non-emergency medical care. With shorter wait times and fewer patients than ER departments, Niagara Health System Urgent Care Centres provide medical attention, lab and diagnostic testing for unexpected minor illnesses/injuries that are not life-threatening... » cont'd

Laurie Martens was 22 years old when she found out she had cancer. The first-time mom had given birth to her daughter just 10 days earlier...

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More than 6,500 Niagara residents got up close and personal Jan. 22 and 23 when they took a tour of a 40-foot long giant colon. This giant walk-through exhibit was brought to the Pen Centre by ColonCancerCheck to help raise awareness about the importance of... » cont'd

Grade 11 and 12 students serious about careers in healthcare will be invited behind the scenes to learn about educational and work opportunities in Niagara as part of the third consecutive March Break camp hosted by the Niagara Health System (NHS) and six community... » cont'd

For five days starting Wednesday, January 20th at 0800 hours the ambulance bay at Greater Niagara General (GNG) Site will be temporarily closed for repairs. During this five-day period, vehicle and pedestrian access at the North Street main ER entrance will be curtailed... » cont'd

What is 40 feet long, eight feet high and pink all over? ColonCancerCheck is bringing the Giant Colon to the Pen Centre in St. Catharines on Jan. 22 and 23 in the Sears Court, to help raise awareness about the importance of screening for colorectal cancer among... » cont'd

Across Niagara, hospital programs and services are changing. Drop by an information open house Jan. 18 to learn more and speak to Niagara Health System leaders about …current and future programs at Welland Site; emergency and urgent care services; hospital improvement plan; construction... » cont'd