What's new at HSN

What's New at HSN?

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Health Sciences North delivering cutting-edge cancer care close to home for Northeastern Ontario

At Health Sciences North (HSN), a quiet revolution in cancer care is changing what’s possible for patients across Northeastern Ontario.

Through its stereotactic radiosurgery program, the Radiation Oncology team with the Shirley and Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre is delivering precise, high-dose radiation treatments that can destroy cancer in as few as one to five visits, often replacing the need for invasive surgery.

For patients, the difference is profound.

Where traditional treatment for certain cancers once meant surgery, hospital stays, and weeks of recovery, many patients can now receive treatment in minutes, without incisions, anesthesia, or overnight stays. Instead of facing the risks and recovery associated with surgery, patients are able to return home the same day and resume their daily lives much sooner.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Rock Garden Café reopens May 13 with new features, healthier choices

We’re excited to welcome staff, patients, families, and visitors back to the newly renovated Rock Garden Café, reopening Wednesday, May 13 at 8 a.m. Designed to create a more modern, comfortable, and enjoyable experience, the refreshed space features improved serving stations, upgraded lighting and décor, expanded menu offerings, and healthier choices. We’re also proud to introduce our new partnership with Birch Bark Coffee, an Indigenous-owned Canadian brand. Representatives from Birch Bark Coffee will be onsite during the reopening to connect with guests and offer sweetgrass in recognition of this new partnership. To celebrate, join us at 11 a.m. for complimentary cake, beverage samples, and raffles for great prizes while supplies last. Thank you for your patience and support throughout the renovation period. We look forward to welcoming you back to the new and improved Rock Garden Cafe. Erika Theriault, Food Service Director,...

Friday, May 8, 2026

Boil Water Advisory Lifted

The boil water advisory has been lifted for affected areas of Greater Sudbury.

Please note it will take several hours for crews to fully flush the system at HSN before water is safe to drink from all taps and fountains and operations return to normal. We ask everyone to be patient and continue following posted signage and instructions across the hospital.

Thank you to our staff, patients, families, and community for your patience, understanding, and kindness over the past several days.

Friday, May 1, 2026

Celebrating Physician Recruitment Efforts and Advancing Care in Northern Ontario

This Doctors’ Day, Health Sciences North (HSN) proudly recognizes the dedication, compassion, and expertise of its medical staff.

Across every department and specialty, HSN physicians are delivering high-quality care to patients and families throughout Northeastern Ontario, often in the face of growing demand and limited access to primary care across the region. Their commitment ensures patients receive timely, specialized care close to home.

Within this group, HSN’s Hospitalist team plays a critical role in strengthening access to inpatient care. Each day, a team of eight Hospitalist physicians provides care to an average of 130 hospitalized patients, many of whom do not have access to a family physician in the community. Their work supports continuity of care, reduces gaps in service, and helps ensure patients are safely managed from admission through to discharge.

Friday, April 24, 2026

Thank you to our extraordinary volunteers!

As we mark Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026 at Health Sciences North, we want to take a moment to recognize the extraordinary impact of our volunteers across Health Sciences North. Every day, our volunteers bring compassion, generosity, and a genuine commitment to supporting patients, families, and staff. Their presence strengthens the care we provide and helps create a more welcoming, supportive environment for everyone who walks through our doors. To each of our volunteers: thank you. Your time, energy, and kindness make a meaningful difference, and your contributions are deeply valued. The care you show and the connections you build continue to leave a lasting impression on our organization and the community we serve. We invite you to learn more about 26 remarkable volunteers who reflect the spirit of service at HSN, and to join us in celebrating the collective impact of our entire volunteer community. Anthony Keating, President and CEO, HSN Foundation Tannys...

Friday, April 24, 2026

Now Hiring: Perioperative Nurses (RN & RPN)

Precision in Surgery. Clinical Excellence.

Join the team at Health Sciences North (HSN), Northeastern Ontario’s premier research and academic health sciences centre. We are a hub for patient-focused care, continuous learning, and a relentless pursuit of medical innovation.

HSN is seeking dedicated Perioperative Nurses (RN & RPN) to join our high-performing surgical team during a landmark period of growth.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Thank you to our Volunteers – A Message from David McNeil, President and CEO

As we celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week at Health Sciences North, I want to take a moment to recognize and thank our extraordinary community of more than 400 volunteers.

On behalf of our entire organization, thank you for your dedication to supporting patients, families, and staff across our organization. Your presence brings comfort in difficult moments, your compassion strengthens the care we provide, and your generosity of time makes a meaningful difference every single day.

Volunteers are an essential part of the HSN family. Whether you are welcoming patients, supporting programs, or offering a kind word when it’s most needed, you help create an environment rooted in empathy, dignity, and respect. You remind us that health care is not only about treatment; it is about human connection.

Friday, April 17, 2026

A Crisis Can Happen Anytime — Help Is Here 24/7

A crisis can happen at any time, and it doesn’t always look the way we expect.

It can be overwhelming anxiety that won’t go away. A moment of deep emotional distress. Substance use concerns. Thoughts of suicide. Or concern for someone you care about. In these moments, it can be hard to know where to turn, or even how to take the first step.

At Health Sciences North, we want our community to know one thing: You are NOT alone.

Friday, April 17, 2026

Defying the Odds: HSN’s Hemophilia Program helping kids like Easton live full lives

Easton was born with severe hemophilia A, a rare blood disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot, a diagnosis that could have changed everything for his family.

“Although we knew there was a risk when we conceived, we hoped maybe we got lucky,” said his mom, Keisha Velcich.

Keisha and Easton’s dad, Mitch, worked closely with their obstetrical team to create a safe birth plan, opting for cord blood testing immediately after delivery rather than prenatal testing. The results came quickly, but their doctor waited until morning to share them.