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Niagara Falls MPP fights for urgent care in rural Niagara

WebRural communities ‘suffering from the lack of health-care services,’ Niagara Falls MPP tells Fort Erie council. Having access to health care is a human right, says …

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Urgent care critical to Fort Erie’s primary care: Redekop

WebUrgent care centre a ‘fundamental part’ of Fort Erie’s primary care: Redekop. Mayor and health-care advocates call for restoration of full-time urgent care services at …

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City of Port Colborne reopening Vale Health & Wellness Centre …

WebStarting Jan. 31, the Vale Health & Wellness Centre will reopen with reduced capacities. - Metroland file photo. As the province begins to ease COVID-19 restrictions, the city of …

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New doctor joining team at Fort Erie Group Family Practice

WebFort Erie council approved a $100,000 physician recruitment incentive for Dr. Madgy Hanna, to help with relocation costs and other expenses related to working in a …

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What's in a name

WebA difference of opinion over the name of the new hospital in Grimsby has divided residents and politicians. Andrew Smith, chair of West Lincoln Memorial Hospital …

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Health care working group plugging away in Port Colborne

WebPort Colborne Mayor Bill Steele stands in front of the city’s urgent care centre. He said the city’s working group on health care is exploring ways to improve …

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Patients find dental relief for free at Niagara Falls Community …

WebDentist Dr. Kashif Zaki at the Niagara Falls Community Health Centre’s dental clinic has seen first-hand the desperate measures people suffering from the agony of …

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‘Like a soft closing’: Concerns in Welland over future of hospital

WebWhile she appreciates the concerns of residents, Niagara Health president and CEO Lynn Guerriero said the Welland site is not closing — far from it. “We are …

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REACH Niagara adding clinics in Welland and St. Catharines

WebThe new REACH Niagara clinic will operate at The Hope Centre every Wednesday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 570 King St. It is available to people who don’t have …

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Drive-through flu clinics a first for Niagara Falls

WebTo make that as easy, safe, and as convenient as possible, a unique partnership between Niagara Falls Community Health Centre (NFCHC), Niagara Medical …

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Niagara mental health advocates eager for federal funds

WebNiagara mental health advocates await details of promised funding for youth. A $500-million program for youth to be included in Liberals’ 2024 budget. The federal …

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Port Colborne adding two family doctors

WebJill Croteau, the physician recruitment and retention co-ordinator for Niagara Region, said the Niagara Region will be welcoming 16 new physicians to the region. …

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Push for emergency declaration by region back on

WebA couple of years ago, Soos and Niagara Falls city Coun. Wayne Campbell — who lost his daughter to suicide — made a full-court push to have the region make that …

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Fort Erie vs. Niagara Health: A brief history

WebA timeline of changes to health-care delivery in town since 2005. Town of Fort Erie officials were upset to learn the urgent care centre at Douglas Memorial …

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State of emergency only the 1st step: Soos

WebSteven Soos of Welland, who fought his own battle with addiction in 2021, is shown outside regional headquarters. He is hosting a town hall in Pelham on March 30 …

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West Lincoln seeking input on new hospital name

WebA rendering for the rebuilt West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, which local leaders have suggested be renamed West Niagara Memorial Hospital. Hamilton Health …

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Niagara Health Foundation receives largest monetary gift ever

WebA $10 million donation marks the largest ever for the Niagara Health Foundation. The money was donated by the Marotta Family in support of the It’s Our …

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Niagara Health Foundation’s Celebration of Lights returns

WebA luminous campaign that has raised more than $1.4 million for the Niagara Health Foundation during the last nine years returns. Celebration of Lights aims to …

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Weapons call leads to lockdown at St. Catharines hospital

WebA weapons call Monday morning led to a Code Silver lockdown at the emergency department of St. Catharines hospital. The call was later deemed to be false. …

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