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Vaccine clinics planned for communities along the north shore

WEBResidents throughout the Superior North region will have opportunities to get their COVID and flu shots throughout the month. Several COVID-19 and influenza …

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Marathon Family Health Team introduces new app

WEBThe Marathon Family Health Team recently announced the launch of RxFood, a nutrition app for use by patients and practitioners in their catchment area. …

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Cardiovascular surgery project moving to next stage

WEBTHUNDER BAY — Another step has been taken in the ongoing effort to bring cardiovascular surgery to Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay Regional …

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Geraldton District Hospital responds to residents' concerns

WEBGREENSTONE — Life in the digital age yields mixed results in terms of accessibility, it seems. A new appointment-booking system implemented by the …

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Ontario government extends health card renewal deadline

WEBTORONTO—The Ontario government, Ministry of Health, is extending the requirement to renew health cards until Sept. 30, 2022. "In response to the pandemic …

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More Ontario patients choosing to see their doctors in person

WEBMore Ontario health patients are opting to see their doctors face-to-face rather than virtually, over the phone or through a computer screen. This is a significant …

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Northern Ontario School of Medicine supports bid for Sault …

WEBMARIE -- As part of a solution to Sault Ste. Marie's doctor shortage, a push for a "new, innovative" regional campus of Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM …

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Largest funding yet coming for the city's hospital

WEBTHUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay regional hospital’s charitable foundation has announced what it calls its largest-yet contribution to renewing hospital equipment …

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Northern Ontario MPP pushes for increase in Northern Health …

WEBSudbury MPP Jamie West is pushing the Ontario government to make the Northern Health Travel Grant more accessible for financially strapped patients who may …

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Families closer to home campaign launched by region hospitals

WEBMARATHON — The North of Superior Health Group is launching its Families Closer to Home Campaign, in the hopes of keeping families close to home …

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Marathon’s Wilson Memorial General Hospital reopens Obstetrical …

WEBMARATHON: On Aug. 31, 2022, Wilson Memorial General Hospital, (WMG) reopened its Obstetrical Program. The program is open 24/7 but due to the shortage of health care …

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'This situation will only get worse': Doctors warn physician …

WEBAround 2.3 million Ontarians do not currently have a family doctor. “With half of the physicians in northern Ontario expected to retire in the next 5 years, this situation …

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Ontario to expand the McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay

WEBOntario to expand the McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay. As part of Ontario’s plan to stay open, the province is investing $1 million to modernize and expand …

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COVID-19 outbreak declared at Nipigon district memorial hospital

WEBNIPIGON—A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in Nipigon’s Long Term Care Home. Both TBDHU and NMH confirmed that this outbreak has occurred as a …

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Hospital foundation issues $4.1 million in grants

WEBProceeds from donations, 50/50 draw support Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, other hospitals in region.

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Hospital 50/50 draw sets new record, nears $2.54 million

WEBTHUNDER BAY -- The Thunder Bay 50/50 jackpot has soared to new heights in December. With nine days to go before the grand prize is awarded, the pot is …

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Wilson Memorial Hospital receives cancer care upgrades

WEBMARATHON– Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Foundation provides new equipment to Wilson Memorial Hospital. A Pentax Colonoscope Package was …

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Province expanding Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant program

WEBTHUNDER BAY – The province is expanding the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant program to cover more costs incurred by patients needing eligible out-of …

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Wawa council considers community water fluoridation

WEBWAWA — Public health officials are urging council to continue having fluoride added to their water, as nearly one in three local kindergarten students have …

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