Health

In partnership with the Algoma Ontario Health Team (AOHT), Group Health Centre (GHC) is offering free cervical cancer screening clinics to individuals without a primary care provider. These clinics will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, and Friday, March 27, 2026, at GHC’s 773 Great Northern Road location. Appointments are available: Friday, March 13: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ...

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) Foundation recently hosted its Winter Carnival Family Day, Color the Cold, a heartwarming event that brought children, seniors, and families together.   During the event, children painted the windows of the long-term care dining room with cheerful artwork, while seniors added their own special touch by colouring geese as part of the display, ...

It’s Back. The Wawa Family Health Team & Lady Dunn Health Centre are happy to announce the 2nd date for ‘The Boob Bus – Free Transportation for Breast Screening on March 5, 2026 The bus will depart from 3 Chris Simon Drive (MMCC), Wawa at 7:30 a.m. to Sault Area Hospital. Returning to Wawa, deeparting from Sault Area Hospital at ...

Terry Sheehan, MP for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma, announced more than $11.4 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) for 8 projects across Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health.   Through the ETF, the Government of Canada helps municipalities and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities address urgent needs related to the illegal drug crisis. The ...

As we wrap up the 2025 Giving Tuesday and Wish Campaign, we are filled with gratitude and pride for what our community has accomplished together. In less than two months, local businesses and generous individuals came together to raise $25,000.00 towards much-needed patient care beds for the Lady Dunn Health Centre. These state-of-the-art beds are more than an upgrade — ...

  Access to high-quality breast cancer screening has been strengthened across Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding area with a new mammography unit now in use at Group Health Centre (GHC). The unit supports earlier detection through advanced imaging technology and enhances local screening capacity. The new unit, expected to serve more than 6,000 patients per year, features tomosynthesis (multi-dimensional) ...

Jan 14, 2026 at 17:00 The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over by public health officials. As the respiratory season continues, out of an abundance of caution, masking for all visitors, patients and staff is now in effect. We thank you for your support at this time. Dec 31, 2025 at 13:21 The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s Long Term Care ...

We will experience a staffing pressure for Physician services in the Emergency Department (ED) on January 1st, 2026. The Emergency Department will remain open; however, we ask that you visit the ED only if you have an emergency. We will be leaning on a local Physician to provide unscheduled coverage, therefore, please only visit the ER if you have an ...

As MPP for Algoma Manitoulin, I am pleased to acknowledge that our government through the Budget for 2025 has announced an increase in funding across the hospital sector by 4% for 2025-26, ensuring Ontarians can continue to receive high-quality care in their Community.Hospitals received 3% of this funding envelope earlier this summer.   As part of this investment, we are ...

There’s a chill in the air, and that means it’s time for the LDHCF’s annual Wish Campaign! The campaign launches on Friday, December 5, 2025, and runs until Thursday, January 15, 2026. Every household in Wawa, White River, Hawk Junction, Missanabie, and Dubreuilville will receive a flyer in their mailbox asking for support to purchase 10 new hospital beds. Most ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has participated in the Giving Tuesday initiative for the past 7 years. It is a time when people around the world come together to celebrate giving and participate in activities that support charities and non-profits; to thank, help, give, show kindness, and share what they have with those in need. Every act of generosity ...

The sparkle was unmistakable at our second annual Glam for Good Gala. An elegant, sold-out crowd arrived dressed to dazzle, embracing the evening’s glitz, glamour, and spirit of generosity. Together, our guests helped raise just over $23,000 through ticket sales, sponsorships, and an exciting silent auction — funds that will help purchase 10 brand-new hospital beds for the Lady Dunn ...

Nov 15, 2025 at 08:00 On October 2, 2025, the Wawa Family Health Team (WFHT), Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC), the Municipality of Wawa, and Sault Area Hospital (SAH) partnered to coordinate transportation for women in our region to access mammogram services, located 2.5 hours away in Sault Ste. Marie. A sincere thank you to the Northeast Regional Cancer Program ...

Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services (MNSCHS) Northern Clinic marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with the announcement of a new Indigenous System Navigator (ISN) service. This initiative will provide dedicated support to Indigenous patients and families as they navigate the health care system when admitted to hospital. The Navigator role will be embedded in Services de santé ...

The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) is aware of recent announcements from the United States suggesting that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and that leucovorin could serve as a “cure.” These claims are not supported by credible science. They oversimplify decades of research and cause real harm to both the autistic community and pregnant people alike.   ...