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Jesse Bonello, Communications Manager
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JBonello@slmhc.on.ca

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Latest News and Media Releases

SLMHC mourns, remembers influential elder Helen Cromarty

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre expresses sincere condolences to the family and extended family of Helen Cromarty. Helen worked as the Special Advisor on First Nations Health from 2007 to 2013 at SLMHC.

Sep 20, 2023

Rapid Access Addictions Medicine Clinic operating out of SLMHC, Sioux Lookout Emergency Shelter

The new Rapid Access Addictions Medicine (RAAM) Clinic is now operating out of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centres’ (SLMHC) Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP) and the Sioux Lookout Emergency Shelter. The RAAM Clinic offers addictions services for people interested in getting help with substance use. Read more, here.

Jul 6, 2023

Celebrating Careers: Margie Kimball says goodbye after 19 years at SLMHC, ECU

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

Jun 30, 2023

Dean Osmond Named President, CEO of SLMHC

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre’s (SLMHC) Board of Directors announce Dean Osmond is appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.

Jun 14, 2023

Celebrating Careers: Lori Donnelly retires after over 40 years with SLMHC

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

Apr 28, 2023

Kaitlin Negus selected as this years’ Northern Ambassador Award winner

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.

Apr 17, 2023

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.

Mar 2, 2023

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.

Feb 22, 2023

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.

Jan 31, 2023

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.

Jan 17, 2023

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