West Nipissing General Hospital

As set by the World Health Organization (WHO) this year’s theme for World Mental Health Day
is “Making Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority”. Many aspects of mental health have been challenged; in 2019 an estimated one in eight people globally were living with a mental disorder.

The WNGH’s Alliance Centre offers free and …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in honour of this important topic, the WNGH will be posting each week with guides and other forms of information about Breast Cancer.

This first post includes a guide created by the National Breast Cancer Foundation which was designed to help you know what to look for and help …

Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and although it is a heavy topic that tends to awaken sadness and empathy, it also provides an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to an overdose or experienced a permanent injury related to drug use, as well as to honour the families and those closest …

The comfort of our patients is a top priority. This holds true for all who walk into our hospital regardless of age.

This is why, after listening to feedback from staff and patients, we have decided to invest in improving the experience of children getting x-rays in our Diagnostic Imaging department.

As modeled by 3 year-old Logan …