What's new at HSN

What's New at HSN?

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals!

Dietitians are experts in nutrition who work with patients to create personalized nutrition, while Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) are the amazing communicators who help patients with their challenges with talking and swallowing! Teamwork makes the dream work as they join forces with other members of the health care team to provide a comprehensive approach. Click here to meet some of our dietitians and SLP’s.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals!

Did you know that our Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation program receives over 1200 referrals each year? That's a testament to the important role rehabilitation plays in restoring mobility and improving the lives of our patients! Join us in recognizing our dedicated prosthetist, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists by reading their stories here.

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals!

From cutting-edge medical imaging to essential diagnostic testing, our technologists and technicians at HSN are instrumental in diagnosis and compassionate treatment. Meet the dedicated Anita and Samantha, as they share their impactful roles in and commitment to enhancing patient well-being.

Monday, November 20, 2023

Celebrating Allied Health Professionals!

At HSN, we have nearly 1,100 allied health professionals. All week long, we are shining a spotlight on their exceptional work, starting with staff members Kailie Arnold and Laura Johnson from our mental health programs. Discover more about their passion and dedication here.

Friday, November 17, 2023

Meet Our Medical Staff!

Dr. Seyed Hossein Saadat has always had a goal to deliver the standard of care in a safe and just environment in which diversity, inclusion and equality is valued.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Celebrating 25 Years of Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario Service in Northern Ontario

Today we are celebrating 25 years of the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) service at the Shirley and Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre at Health Sciences North (HSN), bringing pediatric cancer care closer to home for Northern Ontario patients and residents!

Friday, November 10, 2023

HSN’s Vicky Wilton was the recipient of the Nursing Leadership Award!

HSN’s Vicky Wilton was the recipient of the Nursing Leadership Award! Vicky has been recognized for her role as an outstanding leader, mentor, advocate, clinician and partner in the evidenced-based nursing care of those impacted by childhood cancer, throughout all stages of their journey, in Northern Ontario and beyond.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Celebrating COVID-19 Assessment Centre Staff

Today we are celebrating all the HSN staff who worked at the recently closed COVID-19 Assessment Centre since it opened in the spring of 2020. Always on the frontline of pandemic response for our community, this incredible team were a dedicated, innovative and inspiring example of HSN spirit in action.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Acute and Reactivation Care Centre Opens at Health Sciences North

Some good news for older adults with specialized needs who are hospitalized at Health Sciences North with the opening of the 52-bed Acute and Reactivation Care Centre (ARCC).