Posts in category Health

Niagara Health has launched a new online booking tool for COVID-19 testing that opens Wednesday, October 28, 2020.   Patients can expect a quicker, easier process with the …

Another case of COVID-19 has now been reported by Niagara Region Public Health at Stevensville Public School.  For privacy reasons, the identity of the individual …

Niagara Region Public Health advised the DSBN that an individual at Grimsby Secondary School has tested positive for a case of COVID-19.   For privacy …

A late-stage study of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine  has been paused while the company investigates whether a study participant’s “unexplained illness” is related to …

It’s now reported that Stage 3 of reopening will be coming to Niagara along with Durham, Halton, Hamilton,  Haldiman-Norfolk, Lambton and York regions this Friday …

Niagara Health has approval to move forward with the safe and gradual resumption of surgical, procedural and outpatient services for patients and families.   “We …

The Emergency rooms of hospitals are usually buzzing with activity but the pandemic scare has caused would be patients to stay home and many ERs to …

A recall has been issued for the Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kit for possible E. coli contamination.   The Canadian Food Inspection Agency …

According to the Canadian Cancer Society about 220,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer this year and a new study has indicated that many will be under …

Zantac, a popular over-the counter heartburn drug made by Sanofi is being recalled in the U.S. and Canada because of possible contamination.   The French …