Business Details
10 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Northern Ontario Healthcare Provider
Established in 2016 through the amalgamation of three healthcare facilities, our organization delivers comprehensive medical services across Northern Ontario. We operate Wilson Memorial General Hospital in Marathon, McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay, and Wilkes Terrace Long Term Care, serving a combined population of over 12,000 residents. Our team of dedicated professionals provides specialized care in ophthalmology, diabetes management, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services, supported by strategic partnerships that enhance service delivery. With a focus on community needs, we maintain state-of-the-art equipment for cataract surgery through collaborations with industry leaders like Bausch & Lomb. Our accredited facilities offer long-term care, telemedicine consultations, and regional cancer support, ensuring patients receive care closer to home.We prioritize patient-centered approaches in all departments, from laboratory services to physiotherapy, while maintaining strong relationships with local health networks. Our leadership in healthcare innovation is demonstrated through successful program implementations, including the reintroduction of cataract surgery services after 18 months of preparation. Committed to quality improvement, we maintain transparent operations across all our locations while addressing the unique challenges of rural healthcare delivery. Our strategic partnerships with institutions like Strathroy and Middlesex General Hospital enable knowledge sharing and resource optimization. Through these collaborative efforts, we continue to expand access to essential medical services in underserved regions.
Services
Cataract Surgery
Colonoscopy
Diabetes Education
Diagnostic Imaging
Laboratory Services
Physiotherapy
Cancer Care
Telemedicine
Long Term Care
Supportive Housing
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We maintain state-of-the-art ophthalmology equipment through partnerships with Bausch & Lomb
- Our team includes specialists with 30 years of regional healthcare experience
- We provide care closer to home for 12,000+ residents across Northern Ontario
- Our facilities feature modernized long-term care wings completed in 2011
- We implement efficient surgical processes reducing cataract procedure times
Associations and certifications
- Accreditation Canada
Services
Cataract Surgery
Our ophthalmology program offers state-of-the-art cataract surgery using advanced technology lenses. Patients receive care from experienced specialists who have performed procedures in the region for over 16 years. The service includes pre-operative consultations, surgical procedures, and post-operative follow-up care.
Diabetes Education
Certified diabetes educators provide comprehensive management programs for patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and at-risk individuals. Services include personalized education sessions, blood sugar monitoring, and dietary planning through multiple clinic locations across Northern Ontario.
Diagnostic Imaging
Full diagnostic imaging services include x-rays, ultrasounds, ECGs, and spirometry testing. Patients require physician referrals and must present valid health cards. Appointments are available Monday-Friday with experienced technologists at both hospital locations.
Physiotherapy
Our physiotherapy departments offer rehabilitation services for inpatients, outpatients, and long-term care residents. Treatment plans incorporate modern equipment and modalities, delivered by certified professionals who collaborate with regional healthcare partners to optimize patient recovery outcomes.
Long Term Care
Wilkes Terrace provides 22-bed long-term care with personalized living spaces overlooking Lake Superior. Certified staff deliver 24/7 care including assistance with daily living, medical monitoring, and recreational programming for residents in a home-like environment.
Questions
What healthcare services do you offer in Marathon?
We provide hospital care including cataract surgery, diabetes education, diagnostic imaging, and physiotherapy at our Wilson Memorial General Hospital location.
How can I access specialist services?
Specialist services require physician referrals. Our ophthalmology program accepts referrals from local family doctors for eye consultations and surgeries.
Do you offer long-term care options?
Yes, Wilkes Terrace in Terrace Bay offers 22-bed long-term care with personalized accommodations and 24/7 medical support for residents.
Are diagnostic services available in Terrace Bay?
McCausland Hospital provides x-rays, ECGs, and ultrasound services Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM with physician referrals.
How do you support rural communities?
Through partnerships and telemedicine programs, we deliver specialized care closer to home while maintaining outreach services to remote First Nations communities.
What diabetes programs are available?
Certified educators provide diabetes management in Marathon and Terrace Bay, including education sessions, blood sugar monitoring, and personalized care plans.