If you are having a medical emergency, go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911.

To stay informed on the status of cases in Sioux Lookout and our entire region, please visit the Northwestern Health Unit’s website and Sioux Lookout First Nation Health Authority’s website.


Ontario’s COVID-19 Page

Want to book a vaccination? Got questions about vaccination booking for your community?

Need to print your COVID-19 Vaccination Electronic Receipt?

Worried about symptoms and wondering if you should get tested, or how to self-isolate? Visit the COVID-19 Self Assessment site.

Visit Ontario’s COVID-19 page for the latest information about COVID-19 here in Ontario.


Other important numbers and links:

Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

​Northwestern Health Unit: COVID-19 hotline: 1-866-468-2240 (Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Click here to read more about COVID-19.

Public Health Ontario

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority’s COVID-19 Page

COVID-19 Information

Visitor Restrictions

At the Hospital site

  • Updated October 23, 2023 – At this time, patients are limited to a maximum of two (2) visitors. Exceptions can be made for palliative care patients. All visitors will be required to wear a surgical mask while on the nursing floor.
  • SLMHC is urging visitors to refrain from visiting patients if you are feeling unwell and experiencing symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, cough, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Please do not visit until you have fully recovered.
  • The cafeteria will continue to be open to patients, visitors and essential care partners.

William A. George Extended Care Facility

  • Visit the Online Guide to Visiting your Loved One to view current visitor guidelines
  • All visitors (indoor and outdoor) must wear a mask and all visits must be prescheduled. This can be done by calling 737-3030 ext. 4577.
  • If you have questions, please call the extended care unit to speak with the care team.
  • If you would like to request video visitation, please call (807) 737-3030 ext. 4575, and our staff will be pleased to assist you.