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Health Sciences North Highlights Regional Impact, Innovation and Balanced Budget at 2026 Annual Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Health Sciences North Highlights Regional Impact, Innovation and Balanced Budget at 2026 Annual Meeting

Health Sciences North (HSN) reflected on a year of significant progress, regional collaboration and continued transformation during its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 17, 2026, highlighting how partnerships, innovation and strategic investments are helping strengthen healthcare across Northeastern Ontario.   Over the past year, HSN continued advancing its Together For You 2030 Strategic Plan while reinforcing its role as Northeastern Ontario’s academic health sciences centre. Serving more than 557,000 people across 300,000 square kilometres, HSN continues to expand access to specialized care, strengthen healthcare workforce development and improve patient care closer to home.   “Health Sciences North has continued to make meaningful progress in improving access to care closer to home for patients and families across our region,” said David McNeil, President and CEO, HSN. “This work has been driven by collaboration, innovation and a shared...

Minister Nolan Quinn visits HSN

Friday, June 12, 2026

Minister Nolan Quinn visits HSN

With more than 3,100 learner placements last year and affiliation agreements with more than 50 post-secondary institutions, HSN is helping train the next generation of healthcare workers for Northeastern Ontario.

 

We recently hosted Ontario’s Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, the Honourable Nolan Quinn, who met with learners and medical students from Cambrian College, Laurentian University, Collège Boréal, and NOSM University.

 

We know that when students train here, they are more likely to build their careers here. This work is made possible through close partnerships with local academic institutions, support from the provincial government, and the generosity of donors, including those who helped create the Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre in 2022.

Dr. Jennifer Jocko receives Paul Harris Fellowship from Sudbury Sunrisers

Monday, June 8, 2026

Dr. Jennifer Jocko receives Paul Harris Fellowship from Sudbury Sunrisers

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Jocko, OB/GYN, on receiving a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers.   One of Rotary International’s highest honours, the Paul Harris Fellowship recognizes individuals who exemplify “Service Above Self” through leadership, service, and community impact.   As one of the only First Nations physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery in Northern Ontario, Dr. Jocko is a dedicated advocate for patients, families, and culturally safe care.   “Dr. Jocko's impact extends far beyond the patients she cares for each day,” said David McNeil, President and CEO of HSN. “Through her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to culturally safe care, she is helping shape a more inclusive healthcare system for patients, families, learners, and communities across Northeastern Ontario. This recognition is incredibly well deserved.”   In...