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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. The renovations are expected to last approximately four months. 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.
SLMHC Proud of Staff, Physician Dedication to Excellence Despite Ongoing Challenges
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) proudly recognizes the dedication and resilience of our staff and physicians. Their ongoing pursuit of excellence in quality of care and service delivery, despite substantial system pressures and challenges, has not gone unnoticed.