Manitoulin Health Centre

What Manitoulin Health Centre does

Manitoulin Health Centre (MHC) is a publicly funded, not-for-profit rural hospital operating two sites on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario, Canada — Little Current (11 Meredith Street East, 17 inpatient beds plus 1 hospice bed and the regional Emergency Department) and Mindemoya (2120A Hwy 551). It serves the island's permanent population of approximately 13,000+ residents, seasonal summer visitors, and seven First Nations communities within a region spanning 12 municipalities, and is the only hospital provider on the island. Primary care is delivered through three affiliated Family Health Teams (Manitoulin Central, Northeastern Manitoulin, Assiginack) and the Gore Bay Medical Centre, which together with the hospitals form an integrated island-wide delivery network.

The clinical portfolio comprises 24-hour Emergency Departments at both sites, inpatient medical and obstetric care, satellite chemotherapy, physiotherapy, laboratory, and full diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, bone mineral density, Holter monitoring). A Visiting Specialist Clinic rotates cardiology, general surgery, gerontology, gynecology, nephrology, orthopedics, and pediatrics onto the island, and two hospice/palliative suites provide end-of-life care. Clinical operations are powered by Meditech Expanse as the hospital information system and were further upgraded on June 4, 2024 with a new electronic health information system launched jointly across 24 Northeastern Ontario hospitals to unify patient records, reduce medication errors, and improve care continuity; telemedicine is delivered through the Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN), and online appointment booking has been added for laboratory services.

MHC operates under Ontario's Public Hospitals Act and is funded primarily by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, with most clinical services covered for residents under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP); a small self-pay component applies to Holter Monitoring and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring at $25. Operating revenue is supplemented by community donations via CanadaHelps, most visibly the Vital Visions Campaign ($250,000 goal for new ultrasound equipment). Strategic direction is governed by the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan focused on Patient Experience, Population Health, Improving Value, Provider Experience, and Health Equity under the values of Respect, Passion, and Truth. Leadership comprises President & CEO Paula Fields (appointed March 2022) and a Board chaired by Douglas Nadorozny since June 2026, with Dennis McGregor as Vice-Chair.

Name

Manitoulin Health Centre

Legal name

Manitoulin Health Centre

Website

https://mhc.on.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Manitoulin Health Centre is a publicly funded, two-site rural hospital on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, serving ~13,000+ permanent residents, seasonal visitors, and seven First Nations communities with emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and visiting specialist services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Diagnostic imaging services
• Primary care clinics
• Palliative care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Current

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ontario Ministry of Health Funding: Publicly funded hospital operating under the Public Hospitals Act, funded primarily through the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
2. Donations and Fundraising: Community donations and fundraising campaigns including Vital Visions Campaign ($250,000 goal for ultrasound equipment), with donations processed through CanadaHelps platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Manitoulin Health Centre operates two hospital sites on Manitoulin Island providing 24-hour emergency department services, inpatient medical and obstetric care, outpatient services (laboratory, radiology/diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, chemotherapy), hospice and palliative care, and visiting specialist clinics. Primary care is delivered through three affiliated Family Health Teams (Manitoulin Central, Northeastern Manitoulin, Assiginack) and the Gore Bay Medical Centre, serving the island's permanent residents, seasonal visitors, and seven First Nations communities.

Product overview

Manitoulin Health Centre operates as a two-site rural hospital (Little Current and Mindemoya) on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, providing integrated healthcare services. The organization offers a unified portfolio of clinical services including 24-hour Emergency Departments, inpatient medical and obstetric care, outpatient services (laboratory, radiology/diagnostic imaging, physiotherapy, chemotherapy), hospice/palliative care, and visiting specialist clinics. Primary care is delivered through affiliated Family Health Teams (Manitoulin Central, Northeastern Manitoulin, Assiginack) and the Gore Bay Medical Centre. The hospital uses Meditech Expanse as its electronic health information system and participates in the Ontario Telehealth Network for telemedicine. Recent technology transformation includes a new electronic health information system launched in June 2024. Current fundraising initiatives include the Vital Visions Campaign for ultrasound equipment upgrades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Department Services 24-hour emergency department services at both Little Current and Mindemoya sites providing emergency medical care to patients.
• In-patient Medical Units In-patient hospital care including medical units providing acute care for admitted patients, with 17 beds at Little Current.
• Obstetrics Maternal and childbirth services for expecting mothers on Manitoulin Island, including OBS and day surgery at Little Current.
• Laboratory Services In-house laboratory testing services providing diagnostic testing for patients, with online appointment booking available.
• Chemotherapy Satellite chemotherapy program providing cancer treatment services locally on Manitoulin Island.
• Physiotherapy Services Rehabilitation and physical therapy services for patients recovering from injuries or managing chronic conditions.
• Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Diagnostic imaging services including X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, bone mineral density, and Holter monitoring at both hospital sites.
• Hospice/Palliative Care End-of-life care services with two hospice suites (one at each site) providing pain management and emotional/spiritual support for patients and families.
• Visiting Specialist Clinic Specialist clinics hosting physicians from cardiology, general surgery, gerontology, gynecology, nephrology, orthopedics, and pediatrics, reducing patient travel to larger centres.
• Family Health Teams and Medical Clinics Primary care services through affiliated family health teams including Manitoulin Central Family Health Team, Northeastern Manitoulin Family Health Team, Assiginack Family Health Team, and Gore Bay Medical Centre.
• COVID-19 Testing Centre Assessment centre providing COVID-19 testing for symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals meeting testing criteria.
• Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN) Telemedicine services enabling remote consultations with healthcare providers, available at the Gore Bay Medical Centre.
• Locum Physician Services Temporary physician coverage through locum opportunities across Manitoulin Island communities, including visiting physician services to Sheshegwaning, M'Chigeeng, Aundeck Omni Kaning, and Wikwemikong.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vital Visions Campaign aiming to raise $250,000 for new ultrasound equipment to enhance diagnostic capabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Noojmowin Teg Health CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreviously contributed recruitment funding in support of physician recruitment and retention initiatives, working collaboratively to strengthen healthcare access for patients and families throughout the region.
• Health Connect Ontario (811)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial health line partnership providing virtual and telephone access to healthcare information and nurse consultation.
• North East Region Virtual Care ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurse Practitioner-led virtual care clinic providing virtual access to healthcare services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Weeneebayko Area Health Authority: Remote northern Ontario health authority serving Indigenous communities along the James Bay coast. Directly comparable as a publicly funded multi-site rural hospital serving predominantly Indigenous populations, with similar physician recruitment challenges. MHC's CFO Eric Theriault joined from WAHA, reinforcing operational similarity.
• Anson General Hospital (Iroquois Falls): Small rural Ontario hospital operating within the MICs Healthcare Group. Comparable as a publicly funded rural hospital providing emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services to a small northern Ontario community with similar physician recruitment dynamics.
• Lady Minto Hospital (Chapleau): Small rural Ontario hospital serving remote northern communities. Comparable as a publicly funded single-site community hospital with limited inpatient beds, emergency services, and visiting specialist programs serving an isolated population.
• West Parry Sound Health Centre: Rural Ontario hospital serving a geographically dispersed catchment including seasonal cottagers. Comparable as a multi-service rural hospital with active fundraising, strong community partnerships, and similar dependence on Ontario Ministry of Health funding.
• Sioux Lookout Zone Hospital / Meno Ya Win Health Centre: Rural northern Ontario hospital serving remote First Nations communities around Sioux Lookout. Comparable as a publicly funded rural hospital delivering comprehensive inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and visiting specialist services to geographically dispersed Indigenous populations.
• North Shore Health Network: Multi-site rural Ontario hospital system along the north shore of Lake Huron. Comparable as a publicly funded rural hospital network operating multiple small sites with shared services, visiting specialist programs, and similar seasonal population dynamics.

Emerging players

• Noojmowin Teg Health Centre: Indigenous-led health centre on Manitoulin Island serving Anishinaabe communities. Listed as an MHC partner contributing to physician recruitment; comparable as a culturally safe primary care provider for the same Indigenous populations MHC serves.

Regional players

• St. Joseph's General Hospital Elliot Lake: Rural northeastern Ontario hospital serving an older population including retirees and seasonal residents. Comparable as a small rural Ontario hospital with similar demographic pressures and publicly funded operating model.
• Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre: Closest regional hospital to MHC on the mainland; named in MHC's Mindemoya closure notice as a redirect destination. Comparable as a small rural Ontario hospital offering emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services to a similarly sized catchment.

Broad incumbents

• Health Sciences North: Larger regional hospital and academic health sciences centre in Sudbury serving northeastern Ontario, including as a referral destination for MHC. Comparable as a publicly funded Ontario hospital system and source of several MHC senior leaders, though at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Manitoulin-Health-Centre-61555830293668
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manitoulin-health-centre
• Instagraminstagram.com/manitoulin_health_centre

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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