What's new at HSN

What's New at HSN?

Monday, July 11, 2022

Celebrating Pride Week in Sudbury!

It’s Pride Week in Sudbury and we’re celebrating by asking some HSN health care heroes what Pride means to them!

Meet Brandon McIsaac, a Registered Nurse in Acute Inpatient Psychiatry

Thursday, July 7, 2022

HSN is a Smoke-Free Environment

As a health care facility, Health Sciences North (HSN) has an important role to play in promoting health and wellness in our community. We value a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and all who work at HSN. Smoking or vaping on our grounds is prohibited.

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Patient and Friend Inspired to Give Back to HSN!

Inspired by a school project and a shared desire to give back to their community, HSN patient Sébastien Moncion and his friend Ethan recently raised $560 selling handmade fishing lures. They used the funds to purchase 22 books for the Pediatric Diabetes Clinic at HSN.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

HSN wishes everyone a wonderful and safe long weekend

Health Sciences North wishes everyone a wonderful and safe long weekend with family and friends.

Thursday, June 30, 2022

Introducing Deanna Jones-Keeshig, Indigenous Health Director

We are pleased to wrap up National Indigenous History Month by introducing you to our new Director for Indigenous Health, Deanna Jones-Keeshig.

An experienced leader and health care professional, Deanna is excited to have joined HSN in this important role.

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Dr. Robert Ohle Appointed Vice-President, Academic and Research Impact at HSN and HSNRI

Health Sciences North (HSN) and Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) have appointed Dr. Robert Ohle to a six-year renewable term as Vice-President, Academic and Research Impact, effective August 8, 2022.

Monday, June 27, 2022

Changes to Visitor Policy

Safety for our patients, their families and our staff is our top priority at HSN.

In light of lower COVID-19 cases in our community, we are making a change to our visitor policy as of today, June 27, 2022.

Inpatients will now be allowed to have two visitors at a time and patients coming for outpatient appointments will be allowed to bring one person with them to their appointments.

Friday, June 24, 2022

HSN Celebrates Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke is a medical emergency. More people are surviving stroke because of increased public awareness, better treatment and coordinated systems of care, but four in 10 Canadians do not know how to recognize the signs of stroke.

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day!

Today is National Indigenous People’s Day and we are celebrating the HSN and HSNRI healthcare heroes who are First Nations, Inuit or Métis.

HSN is committed to being socially accountable and improving health outcomes for Indigenous patients and their families. As an organization we are seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures and we are working towards developing stronger partnerships with the Indigenous communities we serve.