Career Profiles and News

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.

After 19 years at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), Margie Kimball is officially saying farewell. Read more, here.

After 41 years at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), Lori Donnelly is officially saying goodbye.

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM University) selected Kaitlin Negus, Clinical Dietitian at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), as this year’s recipient of the Northern Ambassador Award.

Mikail Woychyshyn, Maintenance Services, is retiring after 14 years at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC). Mikail has been part of SLMHC’s Security team, and most recently has provided Maintenance Services as part of the Facilities team.

Tee Flemming, Executive Assistant, is retiring after nearly 10 years at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC).

John Sayers, Porter, is officially retiring after being part of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Materials Management team for just over 10 years.

Adrienne Crosby has been part of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) team for 14 years, and she’s been SLMHC’s Quality and Patient Safety Lead since 2018. Click here to read more!

As a satellite site, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) provides an outpatient program in conjunction with the Northwest Regional Cancer Centre based out of Thunder Bay, helping to keep cancer care closer to home for our patients. Read more about cancer care at SLMHC, here.

Brad Caughell, Medical Laboratory Technologist, has been at SLMHC for almost 17 years, where’s he’s been able to pursue further education and grow his career. Click here to learn more about how SLMHC provides support to grow!

Arianna Kitching, medical radiation technologist (MRT), recently completed training to provide mammography services at SLMHC, and is now fully certified to provide breast screening and diagnostic mammography services. Click here to read more about our crucial mammography services!

Abdullah Hamo, Ultrasound Technologist, works in the SLMHC Diagnostic Imaging Department. Originally from Syria, Abdullah has studied medicine and practiced in multiple countries before calling Sioux Lookout home. Click here to read more about his journey to SLMHC!

Dr. Rachel Schoon, Physician, provides patient care both at SLMHC and in First Nations communities, working in a variety of areas. Click here to read more about how she provides rural and remote health care as a practicing physician.

Andrea McWatters has been part of the SLMHC health care team for ten years, and she is currently the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Coordinator and Team Lead at our William “A” George Extended Care Facility (ECU). Read about how SLMHC has helped her reach career and education goals!

Lori Donnelly, Patient Care Manager, has been part of the health care team at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) since 1983. After starting her career as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Lori has pursued further education throughout her tenure to provide health care in multiple areas at SLMHC! Click here to read more.

Lydia Harms, Housekeeper, works in Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Housekeeping Department. Lydia is part of an attentive, and dedicated, team that ensures patient rooms and facilities are kept clean, tidy, and stocked with essential supplies. Click here to read more about our housekeeping team.

Jenna Wisnoski and Jade Beaulne, Human Resources Officers, work in Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Human Resources Department. Jenna and Jade are looking to add to our talented team at SLMHC! Click here to read more.

Ray Legros, Addictions Counsellor and Case Manager, works in Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP). Ray works with a talented, multidisciplinary team in MHAP, where they respond and meet the needs of those affected by mental health and addiction issues.

Ross Horne, Head Cook, is part of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Food Services team! Ross works with a well-rounded, and fast-paced, Food Services team, where they ensure patients, ECU residents, staff members, and visitors have daily access to fresh, delicious meal options.

Dave Kulchyski, Materials Services Team Lead, is part of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Materials Management team! Dave works with an efficient team in Materials Management, where they ensure SLMHC has the medical supplies, PPE and equipment required for our staff, clients, and patients.

Dana Ursula, MLT, has worked in the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) laboratory for seven years. Click here to learn more about our laboratory team!