Our Commitment and Acknowledgement
The Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) operates within the traditional lands of the Mattagami First Nation, located in Treaty 9 territory. Our team is committed to building strong, lasting relationships with Indigenous communities as we acknowledge the diversity, history and heritage of Indigenous people in the North.
Safe and Appropriate Care
Our team is dedicated providing culturally-safe and appropriate care that supports improved health outcomes for all Indigenous peoples.
Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
TADH recognizes the important contributions that all First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made in shaping and strengthening our community and system of care.
Indigenous Services
In partnership with the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, TADH provides Indigenous Patient Navigation services to help guide patients and their loved ones. This service also helps provides culturally appropriate supports throughout a patients stay.
Services include
- Culturally appropriate support
- Assistance with translation
- Discharge planning
- Assistance in travel planning
- Patient and family advocacy
Have a Question?
Elizabeth Etherington – Patient Advocate/Translator
Phone: 705-264-0094
Mushkegowuk Patient Advisory Services
Patient advocacy services are available for Indigenous patients and clients from the Mushkegowuk region. This service is provided for on and off First Nation reserve members.
A patient advocate is a trained professional who is there to help patients and their families receive the best health care possible. Patient advocates ensure patients understand their rights within the health care system, and can help with a variety of services depending on their individual needs.
Have a Question?
Sara-Jane Hunter RN, BScN – Patient Advocate
11 Elm Street North
Timmins, ON P4N 6A3
Email: sarahunter@mushkegowuk.ca
Phone: 705-268-3594 ext. 437
Cell: 705-406-5006
Resources
Spiritual Place
In 2009, TADH opened the doors of the newly constructed Spiritual Place to help meet the spiritual and cultural needs of our patients and their loved ones.
This specialized room is available 24/7 for patients, providing the opportunity to participate in healing ceremonies and a place for meditation. Constructed with a separate ventilation system, this room is equipped to allow for smudging ceremonies. Our team keeps the room stocked for any individuals wishing to participate in a smudging ceremony.
