Care Conversations Podcast

Each episode we’ll be taking you behind the scenes of what’s going on here at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre. We’ll be talking to different members of our team about the different programming and care we offer, and how we strive to provide the best care for our patients

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Excellence Every Time

Here at SLMHC, we aim for excellence every time. Our Client Experience Surveys and Patient Feedback helps us ensure we are there for you.

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Our Journey to BPSO Designation

From 2021 to 2024, SLMHC is on a three-year journey for designation as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario!

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We’re Ready for You!

Join our team! We are dedicated to Excellence Every Time, and we are ready to welcome you to a fulfilling career in healthcare.

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Our Quality Improvement Journey

We prioritize delivering exceptional and personalized care of the highest quality while promoting cultural competency and safety, through meticulous tracking of relevant metrics!

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Welcome to
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

We are a fully accredited 60-bed hospital and a 20-bed extended care facility. Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) acknowledges we are built on the sacred land and traditional territory of the Lac Seul Ojibwe Nation, where we provide health services to all residents of Sioux Lookout and the surrounding area, including Hudson, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and the First Nation communities in our region.

MenoYaWin, in the Anishinaabe language means health, wellness, well-being. It refers to holistic healing and wellness, the whole self being in a state of complete wellness. Our care recognizes the relationship of the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of the person. We embrace a holistic approach to healthcare. Patients and families have the option of integrating traditional and modern medicines and practices. We recognize and respect the cultural and linguistic significance of the people whose health care is entrusted to us.

Here at SLMHC, we provide a broad range of basic and specialized services along the continuum of primary health care. These include diabetes care, stroke prevention, mental health counselling and addiction services, and acute and outpatient programs.

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is committed to Excellence Every Time.

Explore all SLMHC has to offer!

Surrounded by pristine landscape and unlimited recreational opportunities, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre offers the perfect place to start or continue your career. We invite you to explore our beautiful lakes and countryside and enjoy our mix of First Nation and world culture. Come discover the community of Sioux Lookout and the unique professional environment of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre!

Important Updates from the Emergency Department at SLMHC
We are excited to announce that our Emergency Department (ED) is undergoing renovations to enhance our services and improve patient care. Find out what you need to know about accessing our continuous service, here.
SLMHC achieves BPSO Designation!
In what has been a three-year journey from 2021 to 2024, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) is proud to announce that it has achieved Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) designation through the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO).  
SLMHC welcomes new pediatric pain protocol in Emergency Department
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to announce the approval of a new protocol designed to enhance the care of pediatric patients, in the Emergency Department, experiencing pain. This initiative, adapted from reputable institutions like SickKids, The Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg, and Lion’s Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, aims to provide safe, quick, and effective pain management options.
SLMHC’s Sofia España Awarded for Excellence
Sofia España, Medical Laboratory Assistant at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), is a proud recipient of the SickKids Award for Indigenous Nursing Students.