Media Contact

Media inquiries can be directed to:

Jesse Bonello, Communications Manager
(807) 737-6545
communications@slmhc.on.ca

We will respond to requests during our regular business hours, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT. For urgent requests, please call the Communications Department at (807) 737-6545 and follow voice prompts for after-hours support.

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Latest News and Media Releases

In Loving Memory: SLMHC mourns loss of Elder’s Council Member
The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) would like to express sincere condolences to the community of North Caribou Lake First Nation, family, extended family and friends of Isiah Kanate.
SLMHC mourns loss of impactful Elder’s Council Chairperson
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) would like to express sincere condolences to the community of Wapekeka First Nation, family, extended family, and friends of Joan Winter.
Media Release – New Board Chair for Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Ms. Kristen Carroll has been appointed as the board chair.
Celebrating Careers: Bob Gould officially retires after 5 years at SLMHC
After 5 years at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), Bob Gould is officially saying goodbye.
Celebrating Careers: Brad Caughell says goodbye after 20 Years at SLMHC
After 20 years at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), Brad Caughell is officially saying farewell.
MRI Construction to Begin Starting September 16
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) and the SLMHC Foundation are excited to announce construction will begin on the MRI starting Tuesday, September 16. In preparation for this, our traffic flow into our Ambulatory Care Entrance will permanently change. Read more, here.
William A. George Extended Care Facility welcomes new Resident Companion
The William A. George Extended Care Facility (ECU) welcomes Millie, a 14-week-old torbie cat, as their new resident companion!
SLMHC, Lac Seul First Nation celebrate Indigenous History Month with fish fry for ECU Residents
In honour of celebrating Indigenous History Month, residents at the William A. George Extended Care Facility (ECU) were treated to a Fish Fry on June 23. The event, which was held at ECU, was put on in collaboration with Lac Seul First Nation, Mahkwa Lodge, and Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC).
Celebrating Careers: After 31 years at SLMHC, Sue Anderson is officially saying farewell
SLMHC would like to congratulate Sue Anderson in her retirement and as she transitions into a casual nursing role. We are thankful for Sue’s leadership, commitment, and 31 years of devoted service at SLMHC.
SLMHC’s Sandhya Aiyer receives NOSM University’s Commitment to Clinical Education award
Sandhya Aiyer, Physiotherapist at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC), is this year’s proud recipient of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) University Commitment to Clinical Education award.

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