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Niagarans have say on health care

WEBA statement from Niagara Health in response to the local referendum said the hospital system “welcomes healthy debate about the future of our health-care …

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Frustration and hope for health-care services

WEBThe view of local health care from 30,000 feet looks promising; closer up, many frustrations remain. That’s no consolation to people who need to see a doctor right …

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Niagarans urged to ‘remain vigilant’ as COVID-19 cases climb

WEBNiagara Region Public Health officials are “closely monitoring the situation” as the number of COVID-19 cases again increases in Niagara. Public health reported …

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COVID on the rise in community

WEBNiagara Region Public Health re- ported 141 new cases of the virus and 1,190 active infections Friday, al- though due to limited access to testing far more cases …

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Hospitals limiting access to surgeries

WEBNiagara Health announced Monday it is ramping down its surgical programs to 70 per cent capacity, to free resources for COVID-19-positive patients and others with …

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Research centre will boost care of patients

WEBNiagara Health president and chief executive officer Lynn Guerriero said the $4 million being used for the institute is part of a $5-million donation from McCall …

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‘Sad day’ for public health care: MPP

WEB“It’s really about expanding existing independent health facilities within Ontario and ensuring they’re able to perform even more surgeries to get rid of the …

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No nursing care available for diabetic JK student

WEBSzczygiel said he, too, took a brief leave of absence from his job at Niagara Health after Hazel was diagnosed with diabetes in early 2020. He’s concerned that at a …

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Obesity, behavioural issues contributing to long hospital

WEBThe study was conducted by the Brock University Goodman School of Business, the faculty of applied health sciences and the local hospital system using …

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Niagara ‘high-risk area’ for ticks and Lyme disease

WEBPublic health reported a greater than expected increase in the number of Lyme disease cases among Niagara residents last year, with 36 reported. DeGiuli said …

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Prioritizing the patient experience

WEBOur new Niagara Health Knowledge Institute and chief scientist Dr. Jennifer L-Y Tsang, is already getting accolades, and recently recognized as part of the 2023 …

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Primary care reform is essential

WEBIt’s perhaps fitting that Ontario’s COVID-19 Science Advisory Table used its final report to put a spotlight on an issue that is both the foundation and front line of …

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COVID wave arriving in Niagara earlier than expected

WEBNiagara Health director of infectious disease Dr. Karim Ali said the number of patients being treated for the virus at local hospitals is increasing. On Tuesday, 18 …

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Pandemic report shows room to improve

WEBThe report, developed over the past year with input from more than 450 public health and regional staff members, as well as stakeholders from allied …

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Blame Ford for health cuts: Gates

WEBNew Democratic Party health critic, Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas said the situation in Niagara is one of several unfolding across the province, referring to the …

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GreenShield to offer no-cost drug plans

WEBNot-for-profit health services provider GreenShield has launched a pilot project that will provide underserved communities with access to essential medications …

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Mobile health clinic expands services for abuse victims

WEBMobile health clinic expands services for abuse victims REACH Niagara partners with women’s shelter to care for those who have suffered from intimate partner …

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Avian influenza outbreak too close for comfort

WEBFollowing a recent avian influenza outbreak, Niagara Region Public Health said transmission of the virus from birds to humans typically occurs with extended, close …

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Air quality a ‘concern’ throughout summer

WEBNiagara Region Public Health is asking residents watch themselves for negative health symptoms such as irritated eyes, mucus production, shortness of breath …

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Project Plaid supports mental health services in honour of a lost

WEBYouth mental health awareness and opening dialogue around mental health in the region is what Project Plaid is about, explain organizers, as they kick off …

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Niagara needs to ‘define problems’ it hopes to resolve

WEBThere are really important services like social services, public health, policing, roads, water and sewer, water purification and sewage treatment. You need to …

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Niagara Health boss warns of fake Twitter accounts

WEBAfter Niagara Health posted warnings last week about social media accounts masquerading as the hospital system’s president, Lynn Guerriero, a Brock …

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