Media Releases
SAH Salutes Nurses ( read more )
This week, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) celebrates the men and women we call nurses.
SAH Pays Tribute to Our Volunteers ( read more )
This year marks the 71st annual National Volunteer Week.
SAH Goes Lean! ( read more )
Over the last two days, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) hosted its first-ever "Lean" Expo.
Nomination Process Now Open for SAH Awards ( read more )
February 12, 2013 - The Sault Area Hospital (SAH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the nomination process for the annual iCcare and Dr. William Hutchinson awards is now open.
SAH Renal Program First to Implement Nexadia ( read more )
January 22, 2013 - Sault Area Hospital's (SAH) Algoma Regional Renal Program has launched an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)for renal patients.
Plummer Site Influenza A Outbreak Over ( read more )
January 21, 2013 - Officials from Sault Area Hospital (SAH), in concert with Algoma Public Health, have officially declared the recent Plummer site Influenza A outbreak over.
SAH Celebrates Accreditation with Commendation! ( read more )
January 15, 2013 - Today, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) held a celebration for staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing its upgraded Accreditation status.
Norovirus Outbreak Officially Over ( read more )
January 10, 2013 - Officials from Sault Area Hospital(SAH),in concert with Algoma Public Health, have officially declared the recent Norovirus outbreak over.
Influenza A Outbreak at Plummer Site ( read more )
January 9, 2013 – Sault Area Hospital (SAH), in conjunction with Algoma Public Health (APH), has declared an Influenza A outbreak at the Plummer site Transitional Care Unit.
Norovirus-like Symptoms on 1B and 3B ( read more )
December 20, 2012 - Sault Area Hospital (SAH) has seen an increase in the number of patients on 1B and 3B (medical units) exhibiting Norovirus-like symptoms...
Bringing Families Together During the Holiday Season ( read more )
Dec. 14, 2012 - Helping families this holiday season.
SAH Chooses New Chief of Staff and Medical Affairs ( read more )
November 19, 2012 - After an extensive national search, the Sault Area Hospital Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heather O'Brien as the new Chief of Staff and Medical Affairs.
SAH Re-launches PARTY Program ( read more )
October 16, 2012 - Sault Area Hospital (SAH) has re-launched an injury prevention program targeted at teens which focuses on making smart and safe choices.
Community Meetings to Discuss Rural Health Model for Algoma ( read more )
October 3, 2012 - Community engagement sessions planned.
Second Annual Emergency Medicine Conference Coming Soon ( read more )
Sept. 13, 2012 - Sault Ste. Marie will play host to the second annual Emergency Medicine Conference.
Visitor Restrictions Lifted on 3B Medical Unit ( read more )
Visitor Restrictions Lifted on 3B Medical Unit
AGM Highlights and Award Presentations ( read more )
Inaugural iCcare Awards and Annual Dr. Hutchinson Award Presentations.
Changes at Algoma District Cancer Program ( read more )
Dr. Malcolm Brigden recently announced his resignation from the Algoma District Cancer Program (ADCP) and will be relocating.
Visitor Restrictions in Effect on 3B Medical Unit ( read more )
Visitor Restrictions In Effect on 3 B Medical Unit at SAH...
SAH Warns of Internet Employment Scam ( read more )
Watch for email job scam.
SAH Expands Visiting Hours ( read more )
April 26, 2012 - Beginning Monday April 30, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) will be expanding its visiting hours, making it more convenient for family members and friends to visit their loved ones.
SAH Volunteers...They're Priceless! ( read more )
April 18, 2012 - This week marks National Volunteer Week, a time to honor the millions of volunteers who donate their time, talent and energy to helping others.
Advance Care Planning: The Most Important Conversation You May Have ( read more )
April 11, 2012 - The conversation about end of life care is potentially the most important conversation you and your loved ones will ever have.
New SAH Celebrates Its First Anniversary ( read more )
March 6, 2012 - Sault Area Hospital (SAH) celebrated the first anniversary of the move to our new facility on Great Northern Road today.
In the Spirit of the Holiday Season ( read more )
December 19, 2011 - Complimentary hotel rooms for families in medical crisis during the holiday season.
Emergency Medicine Conference Coming to Sault Ste. Marie this Fall ( read more )
September 12, 2011 - Emergency Medicine Conference Coming to Sault Ste. Marie this Fall
SAH Queen Street Property and Buildings Officially Listed ( read more )
July 11, 2011 - SAH Queen Street Property and Buildings Officially Listed
SAH Welcomes Five New Board Members and Names Hutchinson Award Recipient ( read more )
June 29, 2011 - SAH Welcomes Five New Board Members and Names Hutchinson Award Recipient
Smoke-Free Bylaw Enforced at Sault Area Hospital ( read more )
May 5, 2011 - Smoke-Free Bylaw Enforced at Sault Area Hospital
Peer Review Endorses SAH Hospital Improvement Plan and Leadership ( read more )
March 29, 2011 - Peer Review Endorses SAH Hospital Improvement Plan and Leadership
New SAH Welcomes First Baby ( read more )
March 7, 2011 - New SAH Welcomes First baby
New Sault Area Hospital Now Open ( read more )
March 6, 2011 - New Sault Area Hospital Now Open
New Sault Area Hospital Dedicated ( read more )
Februrary 15, 2011 - New Sault Area Hospital Dedicated
SAH Releases Updated Hospital Improvement Plan ( read more )
December 1, 2010 - SAH Releases Updated Hospital Improvement Plan
Celebrating Substantial Completion of the Sault Area Hospital ( read more )
October 13, 2011 - Celebrating Substantial Completion of the Sault Area Hospital
Thessalon Hospital Physician Coverage Secured for August ( read more )
August 2, 2010 - Thessalon Hospital Physician Coverage Secured for August
Schmirler Foundation Donates Second Gift to SAH's NICU ( read more )
July 29, 2010 - Schmirler Foundation Donates Second Gift to SAH's NICU
Closure of Thessalon Hospital Emergency Department Averted ( read more )
July 1, 2010 - Closure of Thessalon Hospital Emergency Department Averted
Possible Temporary Closure of Thessalon Hospital Emergency Department ( read more )
June 21, 2010 - Possible Temporary Closure of Thessalon Hospital Emergency Department
Dr. Dominic Tang Honoured with the 2010 Dr. William Hutchinson Award ( read more )
June 17, 2010 - Dr. Dominic Tang Honoured with the 2010 Dr. William Hutchinson Award
SAH Unveils Strategic Plan ( read more )
Februrary 5, 2010 - SAH Unveils Strategic Plan
Sandra Schmirler Foundation Contributes to SAH NICU ( read more )
January 27, 2010 - Sandra Schmirler Foundation Contributes to SAH NICU
SAH Awarded Full Accreditation by National Governing Authority ( read more )
January 5, 2009 - SAH Awarded Full Accreditation by National Governing Authority
Community Advisory Committee Established by SAH Board ( read more )
December 9, 2009 - Community Advisory Committee Established by SAH Board
SAH Lab Excels in Ontario Laboratory Accreditation Assessment ( read more )
October 8, 2009 - SAH Lab Excels in Ontario Laboratory Accreditation Assessment
SAH and NEO Stroke Network Present ( read more )
August 31, 2009 - SAH and Northeastern Ontario Stroke Network Present "Now Stroke"
SAH Receives Grant for Inpatient Tobacco Dependence Treatment Program ( read more )
August 27, 2009 - SAH Receives Grant for Inpatient Tobacco Dependence Treatment Program
SAH Receives Funding for Paediatric Mental Health Beds ( read more )
July 30, 2009 - Sault Area Hospital (SAH) recently received confirmation of $588,400 in base funding
Helen Ross Honoured with the 2009 Dr. William Hutchinson Award ( read more )
June 25, 2009 - Helen Ross Honoured with the 2009 Dr. William Hutchinson Award
Enhanced Security Measures Promote Safety ( read more )
June 16, 2009 - Enhanced Security Measures Promote Safety
Hospital Parking Rates To Increase ( read more )
May 20, 2009 - Parking rates to increase
New Oncologist Joins Algoma District Cancer Program ( read more )
May 13, 2009 - New Oncologist Joins Algoma District Cancer Program
SAH Advises of False Electronic Chain Letter ( read more )
May 15, 2009 - SAH Advises of False Electronic Chain Letter
Butterflies in Flight: Celebrating the Survivor ( read more )
May 11, 2009 - Butterflies in Flight: Celebrating the Survivor
Overcrowding Protocols in Effect at SAH ( read more )
May 6, 2009 - Overcrowding Protocols in Effect at SAH
SAH Presents Hospital Improvement Plan ( read more )
May 1, 2009 - SAH Presents Hospital Improvement plan
Mammography Goes Digital at SAH ( read more )
April 3, 2009 - Mammography Goes Digital at SAH
Sneak Preview of New SAH (photo gallery) ( read more )
March 20, 2009 - Provincial and Municipal Officials Get a Sneak Preview of New Sault Area Hospital
SAH Supports NP Clinic ( read more )
February 20, 2009 - SAH Supports Establishment of NP Clinic
SAH and GHA Partner in Pan-Northern Technology ( read more )
January 18, 2009 - SAH and GHA Partner in Pan-Northern Technology
SAH Updates SSM City Council ( read more )
January 26, 2009 - SAH Updates SSM City Council
Patients Deserve Accurate Information ( read more )
January 16, 2009 - Patients Deserve Accurate information
