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Mar 21, 2019
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Major Milestone for Patients in our Region
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Mar 11, 2019
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Ontario's Government for the People Affirms Patient Values and Health Care Expectations
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Feb 27, 2019
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Ontario's Government for the People to Break Down Barriers to Better Patient Care
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Jan 25, 2019
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Stay Home, Connect Online or Call For Mental Health Support
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Dec 21, 2018
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Knowing Your Health Care Options Is Crucial In Avoiding Trips To The Emergency Department This Season
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Dec 17, 2018
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North West LHIN Holiday Hours of Operation
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Dec 11, 2018
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Local Leaders Honoured for Health Care System Transformation In The North West Local Health Integration Network
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Dec 04, 2018
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Media Advisory: North West LHIN 2018 Leadership Award
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Nov 20, 2018
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Health System Partners Working Together to Improve Patient Flow in the City of Thunder Bay
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Oct 18, 2018
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Matawa Health Co-operative’s Clinical Coordinator Wins Prestigious Minister’s Medal
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Oct 16, 2018
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LHINfo Minute: North West LHIN Hears Stories, Priority Areas of Residents Region-Wide during the Picture Your Health: Your Future Campaign
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Sep 24, 2018
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October 23, 2018 - North West LHIN Board of Directors Meeting
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Aug 20, 2018
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Important Message to Patients About ParaMed Flex Clinics in London, Ontario
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Jun 18, 2018
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Information on the CarePartners Update
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Apr 19, 2018
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NEWS RELEASE: Change in Leadership at the North West LHIN
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Apr 12, 2018
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Joint Mobile Crisis Response Team to Provide Coordinated Response
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Mar 08, 2018
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Explore the future of health care with the North West LHIN community engagement campaign Picture Your Health!
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Mar 06, 2018
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Ontario Expanding Addiction Supports in Northwestern Ontario
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Jan 25, 2018
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LHINfo Minute: Announcement of Inaugural Core Teams and Sub-region Planning Table Members in Northwestern Ontario
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Jan 25, 2018
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Summit Creates “Made in the North” Strategies to Strengthen the Physician Workforce in the North
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Jan 12, 2018
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System Partners Work Together to Provide Relief for Overcapacity Crisis
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Dec 15, 2017
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Ontario Lifts Financial Burden Off Families in Need with OHIP+
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Dec 11, 2017
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2017 North West LHIN Leadership Award Recipients Announced
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Nov 09, 2017
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LHINfo Minute: Patient and Family Advisory Committee - Introducing our PFAC Members
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Oct 24, 2017
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François Hastir Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors
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Sep 29, 2017
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North West LHIN Announces Retirement of Its Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 20, 2017
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Improving Critical Care for Patients Across Northwestern Ontario
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Sep 19, 2017
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The North West LHIN Announces New co-VPs of Clinical
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Aug 10, 2017
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Ontario Updating and Repairing Community Health Facilities in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario
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Aug 04, 2017
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Cathy Farrell Appointed as New Vice-Chair
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Jul 18, 2017
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Repairs and Upgrades Coming to Northwestern Ontario Hospitals
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Jul 13, 2017
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Ontario Supporting New Cardiovascular Surgery Program in Thunder Bay
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Jun 05, 2017
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Ontario Supporting New Mental Health and Addictions Wellness in Fort Frances
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May 31, 2017
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National Panel Recognizes North West LHIN’s Excellent Communications in Engaging Communities
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Apr 13, 2017
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North West LHIN Bids Farewell to Former Interim Board Chair, Dan Levesque
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Apr 07, 2017
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New Members Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors
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Apr 04, 2017
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Support for Caregivers Making a Difference for Families in the North West LHIN
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Mar 17, 2017
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Introducing the New Spring LHINkages Newsletter for 2017
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Mar 06, 2017
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North West LHIN Announces New Board Chair
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Feb 24, 2017
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New Member Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors
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Jan 11, 2017
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North West LHIN Bridges Funding Gap for Thunder Bay Managed Alcohol Program
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Dec 14, 2016
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The New Winter LHINkages Newsletter has come home for the holiday season!
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Dec 12, 2016
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Fort Frances and Manitouwadge Teams Honoured as Leaders in System Integration for Person-Centred Care
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Dec 08, 2016
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Ontario Passes Legislation that Delivers Better Health Care for Families
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Dec 06, 2016
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LHINfo Minute - A Healthy Foundation: Bridging the Gap Between Health and Housing
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Oct 26, 2016
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North West LHIN Approves a Managed Alcohol Program for Kenora to Improve Health Outcomes
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Oct 07, 2016
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Ontario Reintroduces Legislation to Further Improve Patient Access and Experience
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Aug 11, 2016
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Ontario Enhancing Health Care for Indigenous People in Sioux Lookout Region
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Aug 04, 2016
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Thunder Bay Healthcare Facilities Receiving Provincial Funding for Repairs and Upgrades
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Jul 20, 2016
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Ontario Investing An Additional $100 Million This Year in Home and Community Care
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Jul 07, 2016
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Announcement - Dr. Jon H. Johnsen, North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Clinical Quality Lead
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Jun 24, 2016
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New Joint Action Plan on French Language Services
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Jun 23, 2016
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Summer LHINKages - Sharing Health Care News, Stories and Developments in Northwestern Ontario
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Jun 23, 2016
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Ontario Introduces Legislation to Further Improve Patient Access and Experience
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Jun 08, 2016
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Cathy Farrell Reappointed to North West LHIN Board
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Apr 25, 2016
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LHINfo Minute - Congratulations to North of Superior Healthcare Group
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Apr 22, 2016
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NOSH Event - Media Advisory April 25th
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Mar 21, 2016
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Spring LHINkages Newsletter 2016
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Feb 16, 2016
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North West LHIN Announces Interim Board Chair
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Feb 01, 2016
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New Plan Focuses on Improving Health Outcomes for Residents of Northwestern Ontario
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Dec 22, 2015
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Happy Holidays! The LHINkages Winter Edition Newsletter is here!
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Dec 15, 2015
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Local Health Care Leaders Honoured for Improving Care Coordination
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Oct 26, 2015
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LHINfo Minute: Health Services Blueprint Update
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Sep 09, 2015
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LHINfo Minute: Residents Region-Wide Shared their Voices
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Aug 24, 2015
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Ontario Investing in Atikokan Hospital Repairs and Upgrades
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Aug 24, 2015
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Ontario Investing $1.5 Million in Northwestern Ontario Hospitals
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Jul 29, 2015
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Ontario Investing up to $11.3 Million to Expand and Modernize Atikokan General Hospital
Construction Begins to Improve Access to Health Care in Atikokan
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Jul 23, 2015
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Ontario Expanding NorWest Community Health Centres
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Jul 23, 2015
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Help Ontario Recruit Its First Patient Ombudsman
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Jun 26, 2015
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New Members Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors
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Jun 16, 2015
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Ontario Investing Up to $47.8 Million to Expand Thunder Bay Hospital
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Apr 14, 2015
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LHINfo Minute - Guide Your Health: Your Story, Your Future
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Mar 12, 2015
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Ontario Endorses Expert Report on Home and Community Care
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Dec 16, 2014
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cNEO eBulletin - Ministry of Health gives go-ahead for delivery of electronic health records program in northern and eastern Ontario
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Dec 16, 2014
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Labine Appointed and Levesque Reappointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors
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May 28, 2014
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North West LHIN Welcomes Newest Board Member
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Dec 18, 2013
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Community Investment Funding: Helping More Seniors Get the Care They Need at Home
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Aug 13, 2013
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North West LHIN Board reappointments ensure continued expertise and excellence
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May 28, 2013
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Cathy Farrell Board Appointment
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Feb 23, 2013
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New Plan for Health Care in Northwestern Ontario
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Feb 19, 2013
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Improved Withdrawal Management Services at Balmoral Centre
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Feb 13, 2013
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Plan in Place to Ease Pressures at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
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Jan 29, 2013
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North West LHIN's Board Chair Reappointed
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Dec 05, 2012
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Two Northwest Doctors Recognized for Providing Exceptional Care to Patients
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Nov 27, 2012
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New Board Member Announcement
Tina Copenace
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Nov 22, 2012
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Keeping People Healthier at Home in the North West LHIN
McGuinty Government Providing More Access to Community Services
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Aug 20, 2012
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Your Region, Your Health Care, Your Voice!
The North West LHIN launches online community engagement initiative
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Jun 20, 2012
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Local Seniors Benefiting from Groundbreaking
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Jun 13, 2012
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Date Set for Transition of Thunder Bay Interim Long Term Care
Aging building prompts joint plan to relocate residents
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May 11, 2012
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Improving Patient Access in Northwestern Ontario by Adding More Nurses
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Mar 28, 2012
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A Blueprint for a Better Health Care Future in Northwestern Ontario
New Plan Puts Patients at Centre of Health Care System
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Feb 03, 2012
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Local Family Physician joins North West LHIN Team
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Sep 01, 2011
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Investing in Nurses to Improve Access to Health Care in Northwestern Ontario through Technology
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Aug 29, 2011
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Local Health Integration Networks Launch Groundbreaking Project
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Jul 20, 2011
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New Long-Term Care Home Opens in Terrace Bay
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Jul 12, 2011
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Improving Access to Care, Closer to Home, for Kenora Residents
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Jun 29, 2011
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Home is Where the Heart Is - Celebrating Home First
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May 27, 2011
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North West LHIN Invests in Hospital Upgrades 2011
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May 19, 2011
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New Members Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors (effective June and August)
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May 06, 2011
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New Chair and Vice Chair of the North West LHIN
Ontario Government appoints former Education Senior Vice President and Community Leader
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May 06, 2011
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More Beds, Shorter ER Wait Times at TBRHSC
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Apr 21, 2011
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Joint Operational Review Update April 2011
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Apr 21, 2011
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New Members Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors(2)
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Mar 28, 2011
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Northern LHINs Sign Historic French Services Agreement
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Mar 11, 2011
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Investing in Technology Improves Care
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Feb 14, 2011
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Joint Operational Review Update
Involving Manitouwadge, McCausland and Wilson Memorial Hospitals
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Feb 03, 2011
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Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeries Being Added in Dryden, Kenora and Fort Frances
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Jan 25, 2011
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New Services for Individuals with an Acquired Brain Injury
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Jan 12, 2011
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Improving Rural and Northern Health Care
McGuinty Government seeking input to address unique health care challenges
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Jan 07, 2011
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Patients across Northwestern Ontario Benefit from One Regional Integrated Reporting System
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Dec 22, 2010
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New Supportive Housing Services for Seniors in Kenora-Rainy River District
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Dec 13, 2010
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Doorway Swings Open
Pilot project goes live strengthening connections between providers and patients
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Dec 13, 2010
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Doorway Swings Open Today
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Dec 13, 2010
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Appointment of New Senior Director
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Nov 22, 2010
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Innovations fron the North West LHIN Shared and Celebrated Provincially
Innovations Expo 2010
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Nov 22, 2010
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Innovations from the North West LHIN Shared and Celebrated Provincially
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Nov 08, 2010
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Joint Operational Review to Proceed
Review Involves Manitouwadge, McCausland and Wilson Memorial Hospitals
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Nov 05, 2010
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North West LHIN Finalist for Innovation Award
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Nov 03, 2010
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Elders to Receive New Support Services in Their First Nation Communities
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Oct 15, 2010
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Announcement: Grand Opening of the New Meno Ya Win Health Centre
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Oct 04, 2010
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New Member Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors(2)
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Aug 31, 2010
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North West LHIN Expands Aging at Home Programs
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Aug 26, 2010
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New Chief Executive Officer for North West LHIN
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Jul 29, 2010
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Investing in Shorter ER Wait Times at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
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Mar 04, 2010
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Acting Senior Director - Planning, Integration and Community Engagement
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Feb 12, 2010
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Change in Leadership at North West LHIN
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Feb 08, 2010
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New Member Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors
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Dec 15, 2009
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New Members Appointed to North West LHIN Board of Directors
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Dec 11, 2009
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New Family Health Teams on the Way(2)
Two Announced for the North West LHIN
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Dec 11, 2009
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New Family Health Teams on the Way
Two in the North West LHIN
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Nov 30, 2009
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North West LHIN Releases Plan for Health System Improvement in 2010-2013
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Sep 24, 2009
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Ontario Announces Flu Shot Rollout for Seasonal and H1N1 Vaccines
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Sep 23, 2009
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North West LHIN Honoured with International Public Participation Award
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Sep 10, 2009
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Release of North West LHIN Regional Emergency Department Study
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Jul 28, 2009
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Rural and Northern Health Panel Takes Shape
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Jul 13, 2009
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North West LHIN Addressing Supportive Housing Needs of People with Addictions
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Jun 24, 2009
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Ontario Adding New Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinics
McGuinty Government Issues Call for Eight More NP-Led Clinics
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Jun 22, 2009
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Ontario Improving Access to Family Health Care
McGuinty Government Issues Call for 19 Family Health Teams
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May 27, 2009
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Share Your Story, Shape Your Care Report Release: Participants Help Shape the Future of Health Care in Northwestern Ontario
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May 22, 2009
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North West LHIN Investing in Initiative to Improve Emergency Room Performance
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May 19, 2009
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North West LHIN Investing in More Care for Seniors and Community Services
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May 19, 2009
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North West LHIN Investing in More Care for Seniors and Community Service
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May 07, 2009
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Open Board Meeting to be Held in Terrace Bay May 12, 2009
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Apr 17, 2009
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North West LHIN Invests in Hospital Upgrades
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Mar 11, 2009
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North West LHIN-Wide Falls Injury Prevention Project Launched
A woman at age 50 is as likely to die from a hip fracture in her remaining lifetime as she is from breast cancer. This startling statistic is one reason why St. Joseph's Care Group (SJCG) is launching a Falls Injury Prevention Project on Wednesday March 11, 2009.
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Feb 20, 2009
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Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Announced for Thunder Bay
Three new nurse practitioner-led clinics in Thunder Bay, Belle River and Sault Ste. Marie are strengthening family health care for Ontario families.
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Feb 17, 2009
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre signs Hospital Service Accountability Agreement
The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is pleased to announce that Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has signed its 2008-10 Hospital Service Accountabiity Agreement (H-SAA).
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Feb 12, 2009
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Funding for More Services for Seniors in the North West LHIN
Seniors in supportive housing and those needing community support services at home will benefit from over $1.5-million in investments approved by the North West LHIN Board of Directors.
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Feb 04, 2009
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Announcement - Chief Information Officer and e-Health Lead
Announcement of the North West LHIN's new CIO and e-Health Lead, Brian Ktytor.
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Jan 12, 2009
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North West LHIN Launches Groundbreaking Share Your Story, Shape Your Care Project
The North West LHIN launched an innovative community engagement initiative today to involve residents and health professionals in Northwestern Ontario in shaping the health care system in the region.
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Dec 15, 2008
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Peer Review to Help Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre to Balance Its Budget
The North West LHIN announced today it is initiating a Peer Review at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in an effort to help the hospital find solutions to achieve a balanced budget.
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Oct 28, 2008
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Third Party Evaluation Assists Lake of the Woods District Hospital’s Efforts to Balance Its Budget
The findings of a third party evaluation of Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) in Kenora were presented to the North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Board today. The evaluation was undertaken to help the hospital find solutions to achieve a balanced budget.
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Sep 10, 2008
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New Chair and Vice Chair for Board of North West LHIN
A new Chair and Vice Chair have been appointed for the North West LHIN board of Directors. Janice (Jan) Beazley has been appointed Chair and Robert (Bob) Gregor has been appointed Vice Chair.
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Aug 21, 2008
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Aging at Home Strategy Launches in North West LHIN
The North West LHIN Board of Directors has approved seven programs designed to help seniors across Northwestern Ontario live healthy, independent lives in the comfort of their own homes.
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Aug 19, 2008
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Ministry Announcement: Increasing Direct Daily Care in Long-Term Care Homes
Long-term care homes in the North West LHIN to receive funding as part of the Ministry's announcement of $23.3 million to support the creation of 873 personal support worker positions.
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Jun 21, 2008
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Seniors in North West LHIN Get Lift to Healthy, Independent Living
Ontario is funding the purchase of eight new Dodge Caravans for the North West LHIN to help area seniors get to and from medical appointments.
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Apr 29, 2008
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New Member Appointed to Board of North West LHIN
Janice Beazley, Acting Chair, announced today that Tom Sarvas has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the North West LHIN.
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Apr 24, 2008
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North West LHIN Announces Winner at Health Care Expo
The North West LHIN is thrilled to announce that NorWest Community Health Centres won an award at the Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Expo in Toronto.
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Apr 17, 2008
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Two Finalists from North West LHIN for Health Care Expo Awards
Two health care organizations in the North West LHIN are among the 18 finalists for the 2008 Celebrating Innovations in Health Care Awards.
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Apr 14, 2008
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Hospital Funding Boost for North West LHIN Hospitals
More surgeries, lower wait times and small hospital adjustments are being targeted with a $17.3 million boost for North West Local Health Integration Network hospitals - 1 4.8 per cent overall increase over last year.
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Apr 01, 2008
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Chair of North West LHIN Not Seeking Reappointment
Dr. John Whitfield, founding Chair of the North West LHIN, has announced he is not seeking reappointment to the Board of Directors.
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Mar 28, 2008
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New Aboriginal Focussed Hospital for Sioux Lookout
Ontario has given the official go ahead to Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre to move its new hospital construction project forward.
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Mar 25, 2008
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Advancing Health System Transformation in the Northwest March 20 08
The North West LHIN is hosting a one day forum bringing 300 health partners from across the Northwest together to build on the health system transformation work already underway in the region.
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Dec 05, 2007
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Medical School and Northern LHINs Announce Collaboration Agreement
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine and the North East and North West LHINs signed a Collaboration Agreement which will allow the three parties to collaborate in several areas.
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Nov 19, 2007
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Open Board Meeting in Marathon
North West LHIN Board Meeting in Marathon, November 20th, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (EST).
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Nov 08, 2007
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NW LHIN Announces Appointment of Emergency Department LHIN Lead
The North West Local Health Integration Network has taken a big step toward helping find solutions to the challenges facing Emergency Departments in the region, including overcrowding and wait times for patients. Today, Gwen DuBois-Wing, CEO, announced the appointment of Dr. Shaun Visser as Emergency Department (ED) LHIN Lead for the North West LHIN.
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Aug 31, 2007
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August 31, 2007 - Centre of Excellence for Integrated Seniors' Services(2)
The McGuinty government is establishing the Centre of Excellence for Integrated Seniors' Services (CEISS) in Thunder Bay to house 336 new long term care beds and 132 new supportive housing units, Health and Long-Term Care Minister George Smitherman announced today.
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Apr 01, 2007
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North West LHIN Takes on Increased Responsibility for Local Health System
A Milestone for Ontarios Health Care System
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Feb 16, 2007
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North West LHIN Increases Community-Based Care in Area
The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is increasing access to community health services in its service area for patients who no longer need acute hospital care but instead need long-term or community-based care
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Nov 27, 2006
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Release of North West LHIN's Integrated Health Services Plan
975 Alloy Drive, Suite 201 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z8 Tel: 807-684-9425 Fax: 807-684-9533 975, prom. Alloy, bureau 201 Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5Z8 Tl : 807-684-9425 Tlc : 807-684-9533 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 27, 2006 REGIONAL HEALTH PLAN IDENTIFIES TOP PRIORITIES FOR NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO THUNDER BAY – Northwestern Ont
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Ontario Expanding NorWest Community Health Centres
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First Nations and Justice in Health Care Decision-making
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