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Monday, June 8, 2026

Dr. Jennifer Jocko receives Paul Harris Fellowship from Sudbury Sunrisers

Congratulations to Dr. Jennifer Jocko, OB/GYN, on receiving a Paul Harris Fellowship from the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers.   One of Rotary International’s highest honours, the Paul Harris Fellowship recognizes individuals who exemplify “Service Above Self” through leadership, service, and community impact.   As one of the only First Nations physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery in Northern Ontario, Dr. Jocko is a dedicated advocate for patients, families, and culturally safe care.   “Dr. Jocko's impact extends far beyond the patients she cares for each day,” said David McNeil, President and CEO of HSN. “Through her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to culturally safe care, she is helping shape a more inclusive healthcare system for patients, families, learners, and communities across Northeastern Ontario. This recognition is incredibly well deserved.”   In...

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

A Life-Changing Journey, Close to Home

For Nicole Chaput, the decision to pursue bariatric surgery was about more than weight loss. It was about her health, her family, and her future.

Living in Parry Sound, Nicole expected that accessing specialized care would require travelling south. Instead, she found comprehensive, expert care closer to home through the Sudbury Bariatric Centre of Excellence at Health Sciences North (HSN).

“I didn’t want to go to the GTA,” Nicole says. “And after going through this program, I’m so grateful I didn’t. The care I received in Sudbury was incredible.”

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