Health

Access to primary care in Sault Ste. Marie has been strengthened with the arrival of three internationally trained physicians through the Practice Ready Ontario (PRO) program. Established by Touchstone Institute and the Ontario government in 2023, the PRO program helps internationally trained physicians integrate into Ontario’s healthcare system by replacing re-education requirements with a 12-week assessment, in turn speeding up their pathway to ...

Our “new” hospital is approaching 25 years and is beginning to show the effects of time. Equipment replacement is ramping up, structures require upgrades, and systems must be improved. The Lady Dunn Health Centre (LDHC) and the Foundation work diligently to replace equipment before it reaches the end of its lifespan. The hospital currently needs to replace two critical types ...

At times, the Physician on duty in the Emergency Department is required to support patient transitions outside of our walls, influenced by weather conditions and other circumstances. Today, the remaining local Physicians along with the Nurse Practitioner who have pre-existing clinics will be backfilling to manage the department. While the Emergency Department will remain open, we kindly ask that individuals ...

Our local physician group is working with a very small number of physicians, and we are currently relying on locum (temporary) physician support to help meet clinic needs. Currently, locum coverage is limited and patients will experience very long wait times for appointments, follow- ups, and responses in the coming weeks as resources are stretched thin. Patients will experience delays ...

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 ...