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20.04.2022 / 19:49

Niagara hospital reports increase in ‘disrespectful behaviours’ tied to recent COVID-19 admissions

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Niagara Region, the area’s top network made a plea on Tuesday for more respect from visitors and patients after saying workers have been subjected to rude conduct over the past week.A statement issued by Niagara Health suggests staff and physicians have experienced an increased number of “disrespectful behaviours” as teams manage COVID-19 activity and eight outbreaks at its Niagara Falls, St. Catharines and Welland sites.

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LHSC to extend virtual pediatric urgent care clinic beyond pandemic

London Health Sciences Centre says it will extend its virtual pediatric urgent care clinic beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.The move by the London, Ont., hospital network will be done in consultation with regional partners, LHSC said. Children’s Hospital in London, Ont., launches virtual emergency clinic The service currently provides patients with a chance to connect with a care provider remotely.This could include having a family discuss a child condition’s with a pediatric emergency room physician by video.The virtual clinic has seen more than 5,600 patients since its launch in May 2020 as a response to the pandemic.

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Dr. Tom Stewart out as St. Joseph’s CEO after Caribbean vacation

coronavirus pandemic.In a short statement, the agency’s board of directors thanked Stewart for his service and said they will be announcing a new Interim CEO and President “shortly.” Dr. Tom Stewart out as Niagara Health CEO after Caribbean vacation St.

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Dr. Tom Stewart out as Niagara Health CEO after Caribbean vacation

Niagara Health following a trip to the Caribbean over the holidays amid the coronavirus pandemic.Stewart, who is also the CEO of St. Joseph’s Health System, had already resigned from his position on Ontario’s COVID-19 advisory table on Tuesday.A statement from Niagara Health said that for the past six years, the organization has had a contractual agreement with St.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak closes unit of Niagara Falls Hospital

COVID-19 outbreak has closed an inpatient unit at the Greater Niagara General Hospital in Niagara Falls.Niagara Health says two patients and one worker have tested positive for the coronavirus in the inpatient unit C.The area is now closed to new admissions and transfers, except if medically necessary. Visitors are not permitted on the unit, except in special cases.

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Outbreak at Niagara Falls General after 8 test positive for COVID-19

A hospital in Niagara Falls has declared an outbreak after two healthcare workers and six patients tested positive for COVID-19.

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Pilot project to increase coronavirus testing in long-term care homes in Hamilton, Guelph, Niagara

St. Joseph’s Health System and Niagara Health have started testing all asymptomatic residents and select staff within their long-term care and retirement homes in Hamilton, Brantford, Guelph and the Niagara region for the novel coronavirus.

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Coronavirus: St. Catharines man is Niagara’s first COVID-19-connected death

The first COVID-19-related death has been reported in Ontario’s Niagara region, according to Niagara Health.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0