Emergency Department Continues to Experience High Patient Volumes

The Emergency Department entrance at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre,

Our Emergency Department continues to experience high patient volumes, presently holding at 120% capacity.

No patient will be turned away. Patients will continue to be seen on an assessment of individual illness. Patients with less severe conditions will experience longer wait times due to increased volumes and limited inpatient beds.

If you are unsure whether you have an emergency, you can seek health-related advice from a Registered Nurse 24/7 by calling Health Connect Ontario (former Telehealth Ontario). Call 811 or visit health811.ontario.ca.

We continue to safely prioritize the needs of each patient. We appreciate your support and understanding during this busy time.