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‘I got my life back’: Sudbury patient shares powerful  impact of therapy for bladder dysfunction at HSN

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

‘I got my life back’: Sudbury patient shares powerful impact of therapy for bladder dysfunction at HSN

When Ginette Brabant first began experiencing bladder issues five years ago, she never imagined how much it would disrupt her life. The frequent urination, unexpected leaks, pain and inability to fully empty her bladder affected her work, sleep, and confidence. “I missed a lot of work, I was constantly in pain, and I couldn’t sleep through the night,” she said. “I was just so sick.”

Project SEARCH at HSN celebrates third cohort graduation, recognizes outstanding departmental partners

Monday, July 28, 2025

Project SEARCH at HSN celebrates third cohort graduation, recognizes outstanding departmental partners

We are proud to announce the successful completion of the third cohort for Project SEARCH HSN, marking another milestone in our commitment to creating inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual, physical and communication disabilities.

Every Breakthrough at Health Sciences North Begins with a Person

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Every Breakthrough at Health Sciences North Begins with a Person

Dr. Stacey Santi, the Health Sciences North Foundation Research Chair in Cancer Solutions, remembers meeting a family who had travelled from out of town so their loved one could receive cancer treatment in Sudbury. They had taken time off work and spent money on travel and accommodations just to be there. That conversation made her realize how cancer affects not only the person who is sick—but the whole family, in many different ways.