2016 News Archive

SLMHC to impose smoking and vaping ban from entire hospital grounds April 1, 2017
On November 23, 2015, the Ontario government filed regulations under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Electronic Cigarettes Act. The regulations came into force on January 1, 2016.
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Leadership Changes at SLMHC
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) continues on its journey to becoming a Centre of Excellence in First Nations and northern health care by working together to improve the health status of individuals, families and communities, now and for generations to come.
SLMHC's New Mission, Vision, and Values
November 16, 2016 was a very proud day for Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC). It is the day the organization proudly launched a fresh new Mission, Vision and Values.
SLMHC research shows increased mental health and addictions presentations to ER
Recent Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Center (SLMHC) research, published in the Canadian Journal of Emergency Medicine, reveals increased visit volume in the emergency department (ED) with mental health and addictions becoming the most common reason for a visit to the ED.
CEO David Murray takes on new role at the Northwest Health Alliance as Executive Director
Kai Koivukoski and Sol Mamakwa, co-chairs of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) are announcing changes in the leadership of Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.
Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister Michael Gravelle at SLMHC
Premier Kathleen Wynne and Minister of Northern Development and Mines Michael Gravelle were at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) on Thursday, August 11, 2016 to announce historic $222 million over three years in provincial funding for Ontario’s First Nations Health Action Plan.
Ontario Breast Screening Program now at SLMHC
SLMHC announces affiliation with OBSP.
William A. "Bill" George Extended Care Facility becomes an RNAO Best Practices Spotlight Organization
William A. "Bill" George Extended Care Facility becomes an RNAO Best Practices Spotlight Organization
SLMHC foundation donates half a million dollars to SLMHC
The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation presented a large sum of money to SLMHC.
Governor General Visits SLMHC
SLMHC was visited by the Governor General of Canada to discuss health care and mental health issues.
New Video: ‘The Creator’s Gift to Mothers’
New Video: ‘The Creator’s Gift to Mothers’
New video developed by the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre and Shibogama First Nations Council to encourage young women and families to breastfeed their babies.