Ontario Health North West
One of six geographic regions, Ontario Health North West serves the communities of Thunder Bay, Rainy River, Red Lake, Kenora, Fort Severn, Marathon, Manitouwadge and all points in between.
In North West Region, we work with our 12 hospitals, 58 community support service providers, 19 long-term care homes, 14 Family Health Teams and numerous other health programs, mental health providers and more.
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251,202
Population of North West Region, projected to grow by 2.9% over the next 10 years
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3
Percentage of the North West Region population that identifies as Francophone
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26
Percentage of the North West Region population that identifies as Indigenous
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58
Percentage of Ontario’s landmass covered by North West Region
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News in North West Region
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Partnership Supports Mental Health Care in North West On October 31, 2023, the Canadian Mental Health Association Kenora celebrated the launch of its second mobile mental health and addictions clinic bus, bringing services to even more people in the community.
Last Updated: August 18, 2026
