Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) is seeking patients and family members with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join its Patient and Family Advisory Committee.

“We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others,” said Sylvie Lamarche Lacroix, committee member. “Please consider applying if you’re interested in helping to strengthen patient services at the hospital and enjoy engaging in conversation with a diverse group. We welcome all who come to the table with different experiences and backgrounds.”

The committee provides vital feedback to the hospital on everything from reviewing patient handouts and signage, to providing feedback on construction projects, to aiding in the development of new programs. It ensures the experiences of patients and family members are captured and acted on, as the hospital works to enhance how care is accessed, delivered, and experienced.

“At TADH we are working to enhance the patient experience. We value people’s experiences, thoughts, and ideas, and want to learn from them.” said Kate Fyfe, CEO and President. “As a hospital dedicated to continuous improvement, we want to ensure that their voices are heard and reflected in all our work.”

To be eligible to serve on the committee, you or a family member need to have been a patient at TADH within the past three years. Members commit to one meeting per month and may be interested in taking on additional project work.

Quick Facts – TADH Patient and Family Advisory Committee is:

• Seeking people 18+ who have been patients, or family members of patients, at the hospital in past three years, and can commit to time to meeting monthly.
• Encouraging applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized peoples, immigrants, people from minority religious groups, people with disabilities, young adults, 2SLGBTQ+ people, and others with lived/living experiences.
• Directing those interested fill out its new application form available online here or call 705-267-2131.

Who we are: TADH is a fully accredited community, referral, and teaching hospital serving the residents of the City of Timmins and Cochrane District as well as the adjoining areas of the Timiskaming, Sudbury and Algoma districts. The hospital offers a full range of medical, surgical, critical care, maternity, newborn, pediatric, long-term care, mental health and diagnostic imaging services.

Photo Caption: TADH Patient and Family Advisor Sylvie Lamarche Lacroix

For more information contact TADH’s Communications Team: 705-267-2131 Ext. 2705 or communications@tadh.com