Nipigon District Memorial Hospital

What Nipigon District Memorial Hospital does

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital (NDMH) is a 37-bed public rural hospital located in Nipigon, Northwestern Ontario, serving approximately 4,115 residents across the Nipigon district catchment area including the Red Rock Indian Band and surrounding First Nations communities. The facility operates 15 acute care beds and 22 long-term care beds under the ELDCAP program, with 21 additional LTC beds approved for future development. Service offerings span a 24/7 emergency department, diagnostic imaging (X-ray), outpatient laboratory services, physiotherapy, Ontario Telemedicine Services for remote specialist consultations, long-term care, an Alternate Level of Care program, Assisted Living services, and Meals on Wheels. The hospital is accredited by Accreditation Canada, designated a Best Practice Spotlight Organization by the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), and compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The hospital is funded entirely through the Ontario public healthcare system under the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006, with revenue flowing via Hospital Service Accountability Agreements with Ontario Health (formerly the LHIN). Services are billed through the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), and long-term care resident accommodation charges are set by the Ministry of Long-Term Care. NDMH's go-to-market is direct-to-patient: residents access services through emergency walk-ins, physician referrals, and community partnerships rather than through commercial sales channels. The hospital operates as a member of Ontario Health Team Noojmawing Sookatagaing and maintains strategic partnerships with the Nipigon District Family Health Team, North of Superior Counseling Programs, local municipalities, multiple First Nations communities, and the Superior-Greenstone District School Board.

NDMH is governed by a 7-member volunteer Board of Directors, with executive leadership comprising President & CEO Shannon Cormier, Chief Nursing Executive Kyle Lemieux, Chief Financial Officer Lauren Gilbert, and Chief of Staff Dr. Ravi Dhaliwal. The workforce of approximately 130-140 employees is supported by a medical staff of 5.5 physicians. The organization holds no parent company or subsidiaries, and operates without disclosed AI/ML capabilities or proprietary technology platforms beyond integration with Ontario Telemedicine Network, CanadaHelps (donations), Surge Learning (LMS), SmartMail, and Sencia (web CMS). Strategic direction is set by the CARE 2030 five-year plan launched in November 2025.

Name

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital

Legal name

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital

Website

https://ndmh.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital is a 37-bed public rural hospital in Northwestern Ontario providing acute care, emergency, long-term care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, physiotherapy, and telemedicine services to approximately 4,115 residents across the Nipigon district and surrounding First Nations communities, funded through Ontario Health and OHIP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG), Observation & Short-Stay Emergency Units (ED Observation Units) (HLAFADAK)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Acute care
• Long-term care
• Emergency medical services
• Community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Nipigon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Provincial Healthcare Funding: Publicly funded hospital operating under the Local Health System Integration Act, 2006, with funding from Ontario Health (LHIN) through Hospital Service Accountability Agreements. Revenue comes from provincial healthcare funding for acute care, emergency, laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and long-term care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital operates a 37-bed rural facility (15 acute care and 22 long-term care beds) providing 24/7 emergency services, acute inpatient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, physiotherapy, and Ontario Telemedicine specialist consultations to approximately 4,115 residents of the Nipigon district in Northwestern Ontario. The hospital also delivers community programs such as Meals on Wheels, Assisted Living, Alternate Level of Care, and Indigenous health partnerships.

Product overview

Nipigon District Memorial Hospital (NDMH) operates as a 37-bed rural healthcare facility consisting of 15 acute care beds and 22 long-term care beds. The hospital provides emergency services (24/7), diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, physiotherapy, and Ontario Telemedicine Services. Additional community programs include Meals on Wheels and Assisted Living. The hospital is accredited by Accreditation Canada and serves approximately 4,115 residents across Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Hurkett, and surrounding First Nations communities. A strategic partnership with the Nipigon District Family Health Team enables integrated patient-centred care delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department providing urgent medical care to patients in the Nipigon region of Northwestern Ontario.
• Diagnostic Imaging Services Medical imaging services including X-ray and other diagnostic imaging capabilities for patient diagnosis, delivered locally in Nipigon.
• Lab Services Outpatient laboratory services providing clinical testing and analysis for patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Physiotherapy Services Rehabilitation services helping patients recover physical function and mobility, delivered at the Nipigon hospital facility.
• Ontario Telemedicine Services Telehealth services enabling remote patient consultations and specialist access via video technology, allowing rural patients to connect with specialists without travel.
• Meals on Wheels Program Meal delivery service supporting community members in maintaining proper nutrition at home.
• Assisted Living Program Support services for individuals requiring assistance with daily living activities to maintain independence in the community.
• Alternate Level of Care Care services for patients who no longer require acute hospital care but still need ongoing support.
• Long-Term Care (ELDCAP) 22-bed long-term care facility (ELDCAP) providing ongoing 24-hour nursing care for residents requiring extended support, designated under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act 2021.
• Acute Care 15-bed acute care unit providing inpatient medical treatment for patients requiring hospitalization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving approximately 4,115 residents across Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Hurkett, Red Rock Indian Band, Lake Helen, Beardmore clinic area including multiple First Nations communities

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nipigon District Family Health TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• North of Superior Counseling ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Ontario Health (Santé Ontario)coreOthers
• Superior-Greenstone District School BoardminorOthers
• Local MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• First Nations CommunitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Ontario Health Team Noojmawing SookatagaingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner
• Brass Bell Family Resource CentreminorOthers

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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