What's new at HSN

What's New at HSN?

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

HSN Approach to Older Adult’s Care Celebrated at National Geriatrics Conference

Members of HSN’s North East Specialized Geriatric Centre (NESGC), a regional program specializing in care for older adults, proudly presented their innovative approach at the 2024 Canadian Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting in Calgary, Alberta in April. The conference is a key gathering of over 400 healthcare professionals across Canada.

Monday, May 27, 2024

Celebrating 10 years of HSN’s Virtual Critical Care Program

This May we’re celebrating 10 years of HSN’s Virtual Critical Care (VCC) program – a first of its kind in Canada that has revolutionized care for critically ill patients in rural communities in Northeastern Ontario.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Health Sciences North Joins Region on new Electronic Medical Record System June 4

Reminds patients and families to be kind as teams learn new system

This has been a multi-year project with training for clinical teams beginning in January of 2024 and continuing through the coming weeks. HSN asks for everyone’s patience and understanding as our teams put their training into practice and learn the new system.

Monday, May 13, 2024

Health Sciences North will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting virtually on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

The Annual Meeting will include reports from the Chair of the HSN Patient and Family Advisory Council, the Chair of the HSN Board, the President and CEO, the Chief of Staff, and the Board Treasurer.

Friday, May 10, 2024

Being a nurse is all about caring for others with skill and compassion

They play a crucial role in healthcare, from working within an interdisciplinary team, to comforting patients.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

HSN’s Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program

If you suffer from mild to moderate depression, anxiety or anxiety related conditions, HSN’s Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program can help.

All referrals begin at Health Sciences North, as the lead agency for intake. Services are delivered through a number of partner agencies in sub-regions across the Northeast to keep care closer to home.

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Carolyn was recently a patient at HSN

Upon arriving at HSN, Carolyn and her family were feeling scared and nervous, but once met by the compassionate nurses and medical staff, their minds were eased and they knew they were exactly where they needed to be.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

All of our nurses at HSN and HSNRI work hard to make a significant difference every day with those they serve

Whether it's administering medications with precision, comforting patients with empathy, or managing complex medical situations with grace, nurses showcase a wide range of skills every day.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

A crisis can happen at any time

Health Sciences North’s Mental Health and Addictions Program wants you to know that there is help to get you through hard times.