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Informal youth counselling fills mental health services gap
Unconventional program in Dryden makes a difference Youth mental health challenges are a growing issue in Ontario. That’s especially true in rural communities in northwestern Ontario where a higher incidence…
Northwest Health Alliance boosts IT capabilities
Small hospitals benefit from improved infrastructure The Northwest Health Alliance (NWHA) recently completed a major upgrade to IT systems at regional hospitals that will improve the reliability of their networks,…
Food security in the North: what’s the solution?
Airship is one recommendation for transporting food to remote fly-in First Nations Can airships be the solution to food security for First Nations in Northern Ontario? This alternate mode of…
OTN introduces mobile app for diabetes management
A pilot project running at three sites in Ontario, including St. Joseph’s Care Group in Thunder Bay, is testing a smartphone application designed to help people with type 2 diabetes…
Program integrates orthopaedic services in northwest
More care closer to home in Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances A new program launched in April 2016 in the northwest integrates all orthopaedic services into one regional program. The…
Suicide crisis shines light on health concern
The suicide crisis in Attawapiskat last April drew national attention to a reality that Scott Chisholm knows all too well: death by suicide is a health concern that needs to…
Teledermatology program reduces wait times
The teledermatology program offered through the Telemedicine Department at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre since January has drastically reduced wait times for a consult and diagnosis from about eight…
Health Link program reduces barriers to care for high users
Improved patient care for people with complex, chronic conditions leads to fewer hospital admissions and ER visits in Thunder Bay “I feel safer with her in my life.” Jaun-Paul Shaffer…
Opioid addiction: a symptom of trauma
Suboxone program helping First Nations overcome addiction “The drug just took over.” That simple statement from Mae Katt, a nurse practitioner helping to break the cycle of addictions within several…
Work/life balance, diverse practice draw family doc home
Dr. Bruce Cook entered medical school as a self-proclaimed mature student. He and his wife Kerry were living in London, Ontario. He worked as a chemist at a manufacturing company…