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Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Severe respiratory season, community outbreaks, regional demand putting pressure on HSN

GREATER SUDBURY, ON – Health Sciences North (HSN) is experiencing significant pressure and increased wait times as hospitals across Ontario and the country face a busy respiratory and flu season.

HSN is seeing higher demand in its Emergency Department (ED), with patients presenting with cold and flu symptoms, injuries from slips and falls, heart attacks, and other traumatic injuries. On most days, by 7 a.m., more than 20 patients are waiting in the ED for an inpatient bed. That number has more than doubled in recent weeks.  

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

A message for patients and families this respiratory season

Hospitals across Ontario are seeing respiratory, COVID-19 and flu-related hospitalizations increase rapidly.

At HSN, we are seeing increases in the number of patients coming to our emergency department which may mean longer wait times.

If you are coming to HSN for care, please be kind to our teams. They working very hard to provide the best care possible as quickly as they can. Your patience goes a long way.