St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake

02/02/2026

February is Black History Month
This month, we recognize and celebrate the histories, contributions, and achievements of Black Canadians—past and present. Black History Month is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and honour the individuals and communities who have shaped our country and continue to enrich it today.
We encourage everyone to take time this month to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations as we work together toward equity, inclusion, and belonging.

02/01/2026

National Catholic Health Care Week
This year’s theme Open Hearts, Healing, Hope reflects the profound belief that healing is communal. It emphasizes the ways in which we are bound together by our shared humanity, and how compassion, justice, and solidarity guide our work to serve all people, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalized. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, the theme invites us to reflect on how our daily actions, decisions, and relationships contribute to a health system and a society where everyone belongs. It calls us to recognize the dignity of each person, to listen deeply to the needs of our communities, and to foster participation, inclusion, and hope—principles rooted in our Catholic tradition and lived every day through the care we provide. In a world marked by division and uncertainty, Open Hearts, Healing, Hope celebrates the strength that comes from walking together and building relationships grounded in respect, compassion, and justice.

01/14/2026

Thank You for your Support!

Link to Tickets: SJHFOUND5050.CA
Prices: 10 for $10 | 40 for $20 | 100 for $40

DRAW DATE of Grand Prize Winner: Jan 30 2026 at 11:00 AM
Online Draw in Elliot Lake

Tickets will be issued on demand until the draw cut-off time
Prize is 50% of Gross Ticket Sales
Must be 18 and a resident of Ontario to purchase

01/13/2026

is excited to have Dr. Eric Bourdon back in our community for his upcoming rotation.
"I am a family medicine resident who will be spending the winter in Elliot Lake! Originally I am from North Bay. I have studied at NOSM University throughout medical school and residency with my home base in Sudbury. My medical interests are focussed on primary care, hospital medicine, and palliative care. Personally I like playing hockey, ice fishing, skiing, and taking my dog Comet for walks."
Welcome back, Eric. We are pleased to have you with us again and hope you enjoy your stay and some great fishing.

01/12/2026

is please to announce that the outbreak of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE) has been declared over, effective Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
All visitation restrictions have been lifted, and regular visiting hours have resumed.
The hospital thanks its staff for their diligence and commitment throughout the outbreak, helping to protect patients, staff and visitors.
The hospital’s Outbreak Management Team continues to work closely with Algoma Public Health to ensure appropriate safety and prevention measures remain in place. Thank you all for your continued support.

01/12/2026

Please join in welcoming Dr. Grant Lafontaine, a second-year postgraduate medical resident from NOSM University.
"I am a second-year family medicine resident, born and raised in North Bay, spending two months in Elliot Lake. Much of my focus has been on acute care, and I hope to continue working in emergency medicine and serving communities across Northern Ontario. I’m looking forward to learning from and working alongside the Elliot Lake community. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors and am eager to do some ice fishing while I’m in EL!"

01/06/2026

💙😷Flu Season Reminder from 😷💙
Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for those who need urgent or emergency care.
Respiratory viruses, including colds, influenza (flu), RSV, and COVID-19, are common in the fall and winter months. Most mild to moderate illnesses can be safely cared for at home. Here’s what you can do:
✅Stay home.
✅Rest.
✅Drink plenty of fluids.
✅Visit the Northeast Virtual Care nevirtualcare.ca/
✅Call Health 811 by dialing 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse or visit health811.ontario.ca.
If you come to the Emergency Department with mild to moderate cough, cold, or flu-like symptoms, or any other non-urgent conditions, you may experience longer-than-normal wait times, as patients with more serious or life-threatening conditions are treated first.
Please be patient and respectful with our frontline staff. They have been working tirelessly throughout the holidays and continue to provide compassionate, high-quality care.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep our community safe and healthy.

01/06/2026

Get your tickets for the early bird draw happening on January 8th, tickets can be purchased at www.sjhfound5050.ca

Prices: 10 for $10 | 40 for $20 | 100 for $40

DEADLINE to Buy Early Bird Tickets (to win $250): Jan 07 2026 at 11:59 PM
DRAW DATE for Early Bird Winner: Jan 08 2026 at 11:00 AM
Winning Early Bird Ticket goes back into the pot for the Grand Prize.

DEADLINE to Buy Grand Prize Tickets Jan 29 2026 at 11:59 PM
DRAW DATE of Grand Prize Winner: Jan 30 2026 at 11:00 AM

Online Draw in Elliot Lake
Tickets will be issued on demand until the draw cut-off time
Prize is 50% of Gross Ticket Sales
Must be 18 and a resident of Ontario to purchase
Lottery Licence

01/05/2026

is pleased to share that Algoma Public Health has officially declared the Acute Respiratory Illness (ARI) outbreak at St. Joseph’s Manor over.
We extend our sincere thanks to the dedicated staff at St. Joseph’s Manor for their diligence and commitment throughout the outbreak. Their efforts were critical in protecting residents, staff, and visitors.
Our team continues to work closely with Algoma Public Health to ensure strong and safety measures remain in place.
Thank you to our community for your patience and support.

01/01/2026

As we welcome the New Year, all of us at wish our community a safe, healthy, and hopeful year ahead.
If you are celebrating, please do so responsibly and take care of one another. Kindness, patience, and respect go a long way, especially during a busy time for our care teams.
We are looking forward to the year ahead and continuing to serve our community with compassion. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year.

12/13/2025

🎄🎁 joined our NOSM University medical students and community members today as we brought a little holiday cheer to older adults at St. Joseph’s Manor, Huron Lodge, and Hillside Park. The caroling lifted spirits, sparked plenty of smiles, and led to some wonderful singalongs.

A special thank you to AJ Bus Lines for generously donating a bus to help us travel together, the Elliot Lake physician group for providing warm gifts, and all the little elves who helped make the gift preparations so special.

We are grateful for everyone who helped make this holiday outreach a success!🎁🎄

12/12/2025

was proud to host St. Joseph’s Foundation of Elliot Lake for this year’s Tree of Lights ceremony, launching the 2025 - 26 Essential Equipment Project which will modernize critical tools used every day by the care teams across the hospital.

The event brought our community together, honouring the Ucci and Young families for their longstanding service. A special moment came as Louis Ucci’s grandson lit the tree, marking the start of the campaign.

Thank you to the Foundation and to everyone who continues to support local health care. Together, we brighten the path forward for Elliot Lake.
Click here to read the article on our website: https://sjghel.ca/community-partnership-lights-the-way-for-better-care-at-sjghel/