What's new at HSN

What's New at HSN?

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.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Health Sciences North Welcomes 28 New Medical Staff in 2022

It was another successful year for medical staff recruitment in Greater Sudbury as 28 new physicians, dentists and a midwife were welcomed to Health Sciences North (HSN) in 2022.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada.

On this day, we are taking time to remember the 14 women, who tragically lost their lives in the École Polytechnique Montreal massacre 33 years ago.

As a country we mourned together and committed to raising awareness to prevent further tragedy and ensure women and children can live free from such violence.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

North East Specialized Geriatric Centre (NESGC) Awarded for Excellent Patient Care

It’s been an award winning autumn for the North East Specialized Geriatric Centre (NESGC) as the team was awarded twice for their exemplary work in the community, and for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The NESGC is a regional geriatric program and offers a collaborative network of specialized services for older adults experiencing complex health conditions.