What's new at HSN

What's New at HSN?

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Grateful for the NICU: Émile’s story

New parents, Marie-Pierre and Antoine, had a terrible scare when they rushed to the hospital and realized that their baby was ready to be born seven weeks premature. This is their story.

Monday, January 30, 2023

We're going virtual at ICES North!

Today, we are excited to share the next phase of ICES North. The site is going virtual as of January 27, expanding opportunities for Northern researchers to use administrative health data to improve patient care!

Thursday, January 12, 2023

HSN Appoints New Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer

Health Sciences North (HSN) has announced the appointment of Paul Truscott Jr. as Senior Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer of HSN and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI).

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

"Cervical Cancer Screening found my cancer early"

Meet Tanya and Kyanna, a mother-daughter duo here to share the important message that regular cervical cancer screening with a pap test can save your life.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Become a Member of HSN’s Indigenous Health Advisory Council!

We are forming an Indigenous Health Advisory Council which will support the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We are looking for members from the Northeast region to join.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

HSN Board of Directors is Seeking Diverse Candidates in Northeastern Ontario

Health Sciences North (HSN) is soliciting applications from residents of Northeastern Ontario who would be interested in serving a renewable term of up to three years, beginning no later than June 2023, as a member of its Board of Directors.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Online support for those who use substances

The holiday season can bring on many celebrations that can have a large impact on an individual’s substance use recovery journey.

Breaking Free Online is an innovative online tool that can help support individuals where and when they need it. It is a completely confidential recovery support program available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Holiday Card Delivery from École Alliance St-Joseph

Students from Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon school board visited Ramsey Lake Health Centre to deliver more than 400 handmade holiday cards to our hardworking teams! These students brought smiles and cheer to our employees and medical staff at a time when they need it the most.

Friday, December 9, 2022

Indigenous Patient Navigators are here to help patients and families

Meet Maitland Lortie, Miranda Carey and Amy Duchesne – Indigenous Patient Navigators working with adult and pediatric patients at Health Sciences North as well as the Shirley and Jim Fielding Northeast Cancer Centre.

Focussed on Cancer Care, Inpatient Services and Pediatric Care, Indigenous Patient Navigators provide culturally-sensitive support to Indigenous patients and families along their healthcare journey.