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

SLMHC Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) is excited to welcome its first newborn of 2026! Hannah Doxtater-Wynn and Benoit Mailhot welcomed the arrival of their son, Elessar Mailhot, on January 2 at 2:08 a.m.
Influenza Outbreak on Nursing Floor Declared Over
As of today, Dec. 30, the influenza outbreak on the nursing floor has been declared over.
Influenza outbreak declared on nursing floor
An influenza outbreak has been declared on the nursing floor. Masks are required for all staff and visitors during the outbreak. Read more, here.
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!

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