Lady Dunn Health Centre

What Lady Dunn Health Centre does

Lady Dunn Health Centre is a publicly funded, non-profit multi-service hospital located at 17 Government Road in Wawa, Ontario, on the north east shore of Lake Superior. The current facility opened in October 2002 and serves as the sole acute care provider for a catchment of approximately 4,300 residents across six communities — Dubreuilville, Hawk Junction, Michipicoten First Nation, Missanabie, Wawa, and White River — with two satellite nursing stations in Dubreuilville and Missanabie extending primary care to remote populations.

The facility operates 10 acute care beds, 16 long-term care beds, and 2 respite beds, and runs a 24/7 emergency department that treats approximately 6,000 patients annually. Service lines include surgical day services (colonoscopy and gastroscopy twice weekly), obstetrics (2–5 births per year, with high-risk transfers to Sault Ste. Marie), cancer care in partnership with the Algoma District Cancer Program, palliative care, diagnostic and therapeutic services (laboratory, radiography, ultrasound on a digital PACS, physiotherapy), mental health counselling, diabetes education, and a nurse practitioner primary care program. The core technology stack consists of Meditech 6.1 as the hospital information system, participation in the regional ONE Project HIS initiative, and the Ontario Telemedicine Network for virtual specialist consultations.

The business model is predominantly government-funded under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), with the Ministry of Health through the North East LHIN providing the majority of operating revenue via a service accountability agreement. Ancillary revenue comes from fees for uninsured services (ambulance, non-durable orthopedic products, crutches) and from out-of-country and non-resident patients charged the hospital's authorized daily rate. The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation, established in 2009 as a registered charity, supplements capital funding through community fundraising and has cumulatively raised over $405,000 and deployed over $611,545 in medical equipment. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors, holds Accreditation with Distinction from Accreditation Canada, and is a member of the Algoma Ontario Health Team, with the Wawa Family Health Team co-located in the same building.

Name

Lady Dunn Health Centre

Legal name

Lady Dunn Health Centre

Website

https://ldhc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Lady Dunn Health Centre is a publicly funded non-profit hospital in Wawa, Ontario, operating acute care, 24/7 emergency, long-term care, cancer care, and telemedicine services for approximately 4,300 residents of the North Algoma region, with two satellite nursing stations and funding primarily from the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital and Healthcare Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Acute care
• Long-term care
• Emergency department
• Telemedicine consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Wawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ontario Government Provincial Funding: The primary operating revenue comes from the Ontario government through the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN / North East LHIN). Government funding covers the majority of hospital operating expenses including staff, facilities, and core clinical services.
2. Out-of-Country/Non-Resident Patient Fees: Non-residents of Canada are required to pay the daily rate set by the hospital and authorized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for hospital services not covered under provincial insurance plans.
3. Uninsured Services Revenue: Patients or their families are responsible for paying fees related to services not covered by OHIP, such as ambulance services, non-durable orthopedic products, or crutches. These fees represent ancillary revenue for specific non-insured services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lady Dunn Health Centre is a multi-service rural hospital providing acute care (10 beds), 24/7 emergency department services, long-term care (16 beds with 2 respite beds), cancer care, surgical services, obstetrics, palliative care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, physiotherapy, mental health counselling, and diabetes education to the North Algoma catchment. The facility operates two satellite nursing stations (Dubreuilville and Missanabie) and provides virtual specialist consultations through the Ontario Telemedicine Network.

Product overview

Lady Dunn Health Centre is a multi-service healthcare facility in Wawa, Ontario operating as a single unified hospital with satellite nursing stations. The facility provides acute care (10 beds), emergency services (24/7), long-term care (16 beds), and respite care (2 beds). Core clinical programs include diagnostic and therapeutic services (laboratory, imaging, physiotherapy), cancer care, surgical services, obstetrics, palliative care, mental health counselling (North Algoma Counselling Services), diabetes education, and nurse practitioner services. The facility participates in the Ontario Telemedicine Network for remote consultations. Satellite services include Dubreuilville and Missanabie Nursing Stations. The Wawa Family Health Team operates as a co-located partner providing interdisciplinary primary care. The organization is affiliated with the Algoma Ontario Health Team for regional care coordination.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acute Care Unit 10-bed acute care inpatient unit providing inpatient medical treatment with a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, a dietitian, and a physiotherapist.
• Emergency Services 24/7 Emergency Department treating approximately 6,000 patients annually, staffed with round-the-clock emergency nursing and on-call physician coverage.
• Long Term Care 16-bed long-term care home with 2 additional respite beds, providing accommodation, meals, and 24-hour support services for residents requiring daily living assistance.
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services Laboratory services, physiotherapy, and diagnostic imaging including radiography and ultrasound using a digital PACS system, serving both inpatients and community outpatients.
• Cancer Care Oncology clinic providing chemotherapy treatment in partnership with the Algoma District Cancer Program in Sault Ste. Marie, supporting local cancer patients with educational materials and comfort supplies.
• Surgical Program Surgical services including colonoscopy and gastroscopy, performed in a fully equipped operating room twice weekly for inpatients and outpatients.
• Obstetrics Labour and delivery services for low-risk mothers, with high-risk pregnancies transferred to Sault Ste. Marie.
• Palliative Care Program Palliative suite providing specialized end-of-life care and support for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
• North Algoma Counselling Services Mental health counselling services delivered in English and French, with community clinic locations in Dubreuilville and White River.
• North Algoma Diabetes Education Community-based diabetes education program providing instruction and ongoing support for adults with diabetes and their families.
• Nurse Practitioner Program Primary care services delivered by Nurse Practitioners with authority to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for common illnesses, extending coverage into remote communities.
• Ontario Telemedicine (OTN) Video consultation services connecting patients with specialists throughout the province via the Ontario Telemedicine Network, reducing travel time and specialist access costs.
• Dubreuilville Nursing Station Rural nursing station staffed by a Nurse Practitioner and a Registered Nurse, open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with on-call service from Monday 4:30pm to Friday 8:30am; includes Ontario Telemedicine Network services and monthly physician visits.
• Missanabie Nursing Station Rural nursing clinic administered by LDHC with a visiting Nurse Practitioner available year-round, providing healthcare services to Missanabie residents and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency Department treats approximately 6,000 patients annually
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Algoma Ontario Health TeamcoreOthersLady Dunn Health Centre partners with the Algoma Ontario Health Team to create a high-performing local health system. The partnership focuses on care coordination, access improvement, and patient experience across the Algoma region, with LDHC participating in the development and enhancement of services to meet community needs.
• Health Sciences North (HSN)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe outpatient laboratory services partner with Health Sciences North, which provides analyses on all samples sent from external patients. This partnership enables comprehensive laboratory testing for LDHC outpatients using HSN's laboratory infrastructure and expertise.
• Northshore District Laboratory ProgramcoreTechnology or IntegrationLDHC's laboratory is affiliated with the Northshore District Laboratory Program for quality management services, providing access to technical and professional expertise that supports the facility's ability to deliver reliable diagnostic testing.
• University Health Network (UHN)coreTechnology or IntegrationLDHC's laboratory is associated with the University Health Network for quality management services, providing access to their technical and professional expertise and supporting quality assurance for diagnostic testing.
• Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)coreTechnology or IntegrationLDHC is an active member of the Ontario Telemedicine Network and has its own telemedicine unit on site. OTN facilitates interactive video consultations between patients and healthcare providers across Ontario, reducing travel time and costs for patients in the LDHC catchment area. The Dubreuilville Nursing Station also offers OTN services.
• Algoma District Cancer ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with the Algoma District Cancer Program in Sault Ste. Marie, LDHC provides a coordinated cancer treatment system for patients in the North Algoma region. The oncologist, together with the family physician, refers patients to the clinic for treatment. Patients also have access to educational materials, wigs, hats, pillows, and other support items.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Sault Area Hospital: Regional referral hospital in Sault Ste. Marie that receives complex transfers from Lady Dunn Health Centre (e.g., high-risk obstetrics, complex surgery) and partners on cancer care via the Algoma District Cancer Program. Comparable as an Ontario public hospital serving the Algoma region.
• Health Sciences North: Tertiary referral hospital in Sudbury that provides laboratory partnership and specialist support to LDHC. Comparable as a Northern Ontario public hospital and formal integration partner for diagnostic services.

Peers

• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre:

Direct peers

• Riverside Health Care: Multi-site rural hospital system in Northwestern Ontario (including La Verendrye and Emo) that delivers acute, emergency, and LTC services to small remote catchments—very similar operating model and scale to Lady Dunn Health Centre.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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