Media Contact

Media inquiries can be directed to:

Jesse Bonello, Communications Manager
(807) 737-6545
JBonello@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 Emergency Department Upgrades Promote Increased Patient, Staff Safety
Renovations are underway in Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Emergency Department to create additional capacity for safe rooms. This will enable SLMHC to more effectively care for patients presenting with acute mental health conditions.
Base Operation Funding Approved for New MRI at SLMHC
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) is proud to announce it will receive base funding from Ontario Health North West to support the operation of a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scanner.
Dean Osmond Appointed Acting President, CEO of SLMHC
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Board of Directors announce Dean Osmond is appointed Acting President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 1.
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SLMHC President and CEO Douglas Semple Resigns
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Board of Directors announce Douglas Semple is resigning as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SLMHC, effective February 1.
SLMHC Welcomes First Baby of 2023
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) is proud to welcome its first newborn of 2023!
New Year’s Greetings from SLMHC
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) sends wishes of wellness for 2023 to our patients, community, and surrounding communities.
COVID-19 Outbreak lifted at SLMHC
As of October 14, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) is officially no longer in a COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak was declared over after 10 days of no new positive cases directly related to the outbreak.
SLMHC Declares COVID-19 Outbreak
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) has identified two (2) positive cases of COVID-19 in-hospital. Effective immediately, visitation will be limited at SLMHC to two (2) designated visitors per patient. Click here to read more.
Celebrating Careers: Mikail Woychyshyn says goodbye after 14 years at SLMHC
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.
Celebrating Careers: Tee Flemming retires after nearly a decade at SLMHC
Tee Flemming, Executive Assistant, is retiring after nearly 10 years at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC).

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