Who We Are

HSN is Northeastern Ontario’s regional specialized referral centre and research institute, providing advanced medical services and specialized care to more than 557,000 people across 400,000 square kilometers. As the region’s academic health sciences centre, we are dedicated to excellence in healthcare, education, and research to improve health outcomes for people in the region, while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We provide comprehensive health services in both French and English, ensuring accessible and culturally sensitive care for patients and families from before birth to end of life, including:

· Cardiovascular Health

· Community Care and Rehabilitation

· Critical Care and Cardiology

· Emergency Care

· Indigenous Health

· Obstetrics and Gynecology

· Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre

· Laboratory Medicine

· Medical Imaging

· Medicine Program

· Mental Health and Addictions

· NEO Kids

· NE Ontario Stroke Network

· NE Specialized Geriatric Services

· Nephrology Care

· Northern Outreach

· Palliative Care

· Pharmacy

· Respiratory Care

· Shirley and Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre

· Surgical Care

· Trauma Care

In addition to these services, through the Health Sciences North Research Institute, we also deliver cutting-edge research focused on cancer solutions, cardiovascular health, healthy aging, Indigenous Health, mental health and addictions.

Being socially accountable is our shared commitment to addressing the priority health needs of the population. Northeastern Ontario is becoming more diverse and together, we believe in fostering an environment of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and accessibility that is safe and welcoming for all. This includes meeting the needs of Indigenous, Francophone, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, older adults, kids, people living with disabilities, equity deserving and other marginalized groups. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional care that prioritizes the involvement of patients, their families, and healthcare providers in decision-making.

By working together, we aim to enhance the overall care experience, improve health outcomes, and support a personalized, effective and compassionate healthcare experience.