What's new at HSN

What's New at HSN?

Monday, May 6, 2024

HSN Welcomes Ontario’s Assistant Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Karima Velji

We were happy to host Ontario’s Chief of Nursing & Professional Practice; Assistant Deputy Minister of Health, Ministry of Health, Dr. Karima Velji at HSN recently.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Happy Nursing Week!

HSN and HSNRI have over 1,700 nurses! From providing patient-centred care, participating in teaching and research, to developing new programs and models of care, our nurses play a crucial role in delivering high quality care and ensuring a positive patient experience.

Friday, May 3, 2024

The Sudbury-Espanola-Manitoulin-Elliot Lake Ontario Health Team is Hiring!

Learn more about this opportunity!

The Sudbury Espanola Manitoulin Elliot Lake Ontario Health Team is a network of health and human services providers working together to enhance the health and well-being of people living across the communities of Greater Sudbury and Sudbury East, Espanola, Manitoulin Island, Elliot Lake, and the surrounding areas.

Friday, May 3, 2024

Have your say in the future of healthcare in Sudbury and beyond!

Health Sciences North and Health Sciences North Research Institute are in the early stages of developing our strategic plan for 2025-2030. Whether you're HSN and HSNRI staff, a resident, a business owner, or a community leader, we want to hear from you. Together, we'll explore opportunities, address challenges, and build a roadmap for a brighter future.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Happy Doctors Day!

Today and every day, we thank our dynamic team of medical staff and residents for their dedication and compassionate care of patients.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Student Volunteers Support Smoking Cessation Success at HSN's Cancer Centre

Today we’re celebrating how Dr. Deborah Saunders and her group of university student volunteers successfully helped patients kick the smoking habit, and achieved some amazing outcomes along the way.

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Addictions Medicine Research Study

Over the last three years, substance use-related visits to HSN have increased close to 50%.

In order to help address this crucial issue in Northern Ontario, HSN established the Addictions Medicine Unit (AMU), and the Addiction Medicine Consult Service (AMCS).

A research study led by Dr. Kristen Morin, HSNRI research scientist, and Dr. Tara Leary, Physician Lead, Regional Addictions Services, set out to determine whether these initiatives were effective at reducing rates of hospital revisits.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Happy Volunteer Week!

Whether they are providing comfort to patients, assisting our bustling departments, or shaping the future direction of the organization through their participation on committees and boards, our Volunteers at HSN and HSNRI play a pivotal role in every aspect of the organization.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Happy Volunteer Week! Meet Dr. Dennis Reich

Dr. Dennis Reich is a general practitioner, entrepreneur, mentor, and researcher with over 22 years’ experience in the Sudbury community. He is also about to embark on his second three-year mandate as Chair of Health Sciences North’s Research Ethics Board (REB).