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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, 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).
Jun 27, 2025
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.
Jun 13, 2025
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Rural Practice Program opening doors for healthcare professionals looking to explore northern, rural communities
Interested in moving to Sioux Lookout? The Rural Practice Program, offered by the Michener Institute of Education, is a free course designed to help healthcare professionals with the unique challenges and opportunities of practicing in Ontario’s rural and Northern healthcare settings.
Jun 3, 2025
SLMHC awards contracts, moving forward with Sioux Lookout’s first MRI
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) is excited to announce the awarding of contracts for Sioux Lookout’s first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine. SLMHC has awarded the MRI equipment to GE Healthcare, and the modular pod building for the MRI suite has been awarded to SDI Canada.
May 26, 2025
SLMHC celebrates official grand opening of Sioux Lookout RAAM Clinic
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) celebrated the official grand opening of the Sioux Lookout Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic (RAAM) Clinic on April 7.
Apr 11, 2025
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Extended Care Facility
The COVID-19 outbreak, announced on February, 14, is declared over at the William. A George Extended Care Facility (ECU). Visitation limits have now been lifted.
Mar 4, 2025
SLMHC mourns sudden passing of influential elder, leader
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) would like to express sincere condolences to the community of Sandy Lake First Nation, family, and friends of Elder Ennis Fiddler.
Feb 22, 2025
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at William. A George Extended Care Facility
Please be advised that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the William. A George Extended Care Facility (ECU). Ensuring the health and safety of our residents and staff remains our top priority. Immediate measures are being implemented to prevent further transmission. Read more, here.
Feb 14, 2025
SLMHC receiving major investment to build new MRI suite, paving way for MRI in Sioux Lookout
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) is excited to announce the Ontario government is investing up to $8.1 million to build a state-of-the art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite in Sioux Lookout, supporting the first MRI machine in Sioux Lookout.
Jan 24, 2025

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