About Our Hospital
Land Ackowledgement
We acknowledge that the catchment area served by Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is situated on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe peoples, within the Robinson-Superior Treaty territory. We specifically recognize and honour Red Rock Indian Band, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek, and Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek.
We deeply respect the enduring relationship that Indigenous Peoples have with this land and are grateful for the opportunity to live, learn, and provide care on this territory. We are committed to walking the path of reconciliation, listening with humility, and working in partnership with Indigenous communities to create a healthcare environment that is safe, inclusive, and equitable for all.
About Nipigon District Memorial Hospital
Nipigon District Memorial Hospital (NDMH) is a 37-bed facility that includes 15 acute care hospital beds and 22 ELDCAP long-term care beds. In addition to inpatient services, NDMH offers a range of essential healthcare supports including a 24/7 emergency department, urgent care, outpatient laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and physiotherapy. In-house services include administration & business offices, dietary, purchasing, maintenance, laundry, housekeeping, telehealth, and a multi-faith room.
Our dedicated team of approximately 130–140 employees is supported by a committed 7-member volunteer Board of Directors and a 5.5-member Physician Group. Together, we serve an estimated 4,115 residents across our catchment area, which includes Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Hurkett, Red Rock Indian Band - Lake Helen First Nation, and the Beardmore Clinic catchment area encompassing Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Beardmore, Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek, Jellicoe, and Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek. We also provide care to the many visiting contractors and travellers passing through our region.
NDMH works in close partnership with local municipalities and First Nations, the Nipigon District Family Health Team, mental health and addictions providers, local industry, pharmacy services, and planning agencies such as Ontario Health, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Long-Term Care. We are a signatory member of the Noojmawing Sookatagaing Ontario Health Team, and we strive to support whole-person health, wellness, and patient-centered care.
Our services are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada, and our organizational direction is guided by our current Strategic Plan. At present, we are engaging extensively with our communities to inform the development of a renewed Strategic Plan that will guide us through the next five years.
NDMH received preliminary approval for 21 additional long-term care beds.
- new build LTC rooms
- retrofitting of the current acute care wing
- a new build section for relocation of a new acute care wing of 15 rooms
Because this model would impact long-term care and acute, two separate applications were needed to be submitted: one to the Ministry of Long-Term Care and one to the Ministry of Health. It has been discovered that our applications have been "shelved" with numerous concerns.
In hopes of gaining momentum and get beyond the different concerns and complications, the new management team is looking at a "Plan B", breaking the size of the expansion into smaller phases that would begin with a 18-22 new build specifically for long-term care beds.
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Leadership
Board of Directors
Jay LucasBoard Chair
Jay Lucas is the IT Services Coordinator for the Superior-Greenstone District School Board and has over 25 years of experience in his field. He has served as a director on a variety of boards across the north-west region with a focus on person care and health. Jay brings a broad base of knowledge to the board, having worked and volunteered in a variety of settings and sectors.
Ashley DavisVice-Chair
Ashley currently works as a Community Development Officer she is versed improving businesses and communities. She is highly involved in the community as not only a member of the local Rotary Club, but also with the ‘Live from the Rock Blues & Folk Society'. She is currently the chair of the Superior Country Board of Directors and brings a wealth of experience in planning, government relations, risk management and strategic planning to the NDMH board.
Deana RenaudDirector
Deana Renaud is the Manager of Mental Health for Superior-Greenstone District School Board. She has over 18 years of experience in community mental health, with a background in healthcare and 5 years of experience in leadership and management. She is actively involved in her community through several volunteer initiatives including a position on the executive committee for the Nipigon Ice Fest. She is also a freelance writer, passionate about the outdoors, a proud hockey mother and dedicated to the health and well-being in the Northwest.
Terri Lynn ElliottDirector
Terri Lynn Elliott is a Child Care Supervisor with Brass Bell Family Resource Centre bringing 19 years of experience as a Child Care Educator with a deeply rooted commitment to client/family empowerment and focus. As a former employee with NDMH, she also worked as a Personal Support Worker in Long Term Care. Terri Lynn brings well-rounded experience to the board through her work and volunteer experience.