Atikokan General Hospital

What Atikokan General Hospital does

Atikokan General Hospital is a fully accredited 41-bed rural hospital operating as the inpatient core of Atikokan Health and Community Services (AHCS), a non-profit healthcare organization serving the Town of Atikokan and surrounding Rainy River District communities in Northwestern Ontario, including Seine River and Lac La Croix First Nation. The facility delivers 24/7 emergency services, 15 acute care beds, a 26-bed Extended Care Wing for long-term care, diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, ECG), laboratory services, rehabilitation (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, kinesiology), pharmacy, and telemedicine via the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), supplemented by the Atikokan Family Health Team for primary care, Community Counselling for mental health, and a Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinic for addictions.

The technology stack is built on standard Ontario healthcare IT infrastructure rather than proprietary platforms: MediTech Expanse for hospital clinical documentation, PS Suites EMR for the Family Health Team, the Ocean referral system, and provincial health information networks (OLIS, NEODIN, eCHN, IAR, ConnectingOntario). Key partnerships extend the platform — University Health Network provides laboratory program support, St. Joseph's Care Group staffs the RAAM Clinic, Ontario Health atHome coordinates LTC admissions, and Riverside Health Care handles medical device reprocessing and Meals-on-Wheels delivery.

Revenue is generated primarily through Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) provincial funding covering emergency, acute, physician, and telemedicine services, with supplemental fee-for-service revenue from ambulance transport, semi-private and private LTC rooms, and medical aids, plus charitable donations through the AGH Foundation (est. 2004). The 101–250 employee organization is governed by a community board with executive leadership including President & CEO Jennifer Learning, CNO Stacey Wood, CFO Blake Homer (joined 2023), and Chief of Staff Dr. John Fotheringham, and serves as the sole hospital for a remote catchment where alternative facilities are significant distances away.

Name

Atikokan General Hospital

Legal name

Atikokan Health and Community Services

Website

https://aghospital.on.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Atikokan General Hospital is a 41-bed accredited non-profit rural hospital in Northwestern Ontario operated as part of Atikokan Health and Community Services, providing 24/7 emergency, acute, long-term, primary, mental health, and telemedicine care to the Town of Atikokan and Rainy River District communities, funded primarily through OHIP.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG), Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) (HLAFAFAB), Hospital-at-Home & Acute Virtual Care Platforms (HLALABAC)

Keywords

• Rural hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Long-term care services
• Primary healthcare
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Atikokan

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Provincial Healthcare Funding (OHIP): Government-funded healthcare services covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP), including emergency services, hospital care, physician services, and telemedicine consultations.
2. Foundation Donations: Charitable donations through the Atikokan General Hospital Foundation supporting medical equipment purchases and facility improvements.
3. Fee-for-Service Items: Certain services not covered by OHIP including ambulance services, semi-private and private rooms, and medical aids such as crutches or walking boots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Atikokan General Hospital operates as a fully accredited 41-bed rural hospital delivering 24/7 emergency care, 15-bed acute inpatient care, and a 26-bed Extended Care Wing for long-term care. It also runs an integrated Atikokan Family Health Team for primary care, Community Counselling and RAAM Clinic for mental health and addictions, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, telemedicine, and rehabilitation services, serving the Town of Atikokan and surrounding Rainy River District in Northwestern Ontario.

Product overview

Atikokan Health & Community Services (AHCS) is a rural healthcare organization operating as an integrated platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the Atikokan General Hospital, a fully accredited 41-bed facility providing 24/7 emergency, inpatient, acute care, and long-term care. The portfolio includes: Atikokan Family Health Team for primary care; Community Counselling and RAAM Clinic for mental health and addictions; Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, and Telemedicine for diagnostic and specialist services; Rehabilitation Services for recovery; and operational support services including Pharmacy, Health Records, Environmental Services, MDR and Stores, Procurement, and Food Services. These services work together as a connected care ecosystem supporting patients before, during, and after hospital visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atikokan General Hospital A fully accredited 41-bed hospital providing 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation services, and diagnostic supports for residents of Atikokan and surrounding communities.
• Emergency Services Around-the-clock emergency department care available seven days a week with nurses and physicians providing quality care.
• Inpatient Services 15-bed inpatient unit providing pediatrics, stabilized cardiac care, general medicine, palliative care, and alternate level of care (ALC) services.
• Diagnostic Imaging Ultrasound and X-Ray technology, plus Electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment. Available 8 a.m.-4 p.m. with on-call access for emergencies; evening appointments available Wednesdays until 8 p.m.
• Laboratory Services Operates by appointment, providing testing services for emergency patients, long-term care residents, and referred community members. Part of the Kenora-Rainy River Regional Laboratory Program with University Health Network.
• Telemedicine Virtual care consultations via the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) for specialists including internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology, and psychiatry; fully covered by OHIP.
• Rehabilitation Services Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiology services, and Rehabilitation Assistant support for hospital inpatients, long-term care residents, and community clients.
• Long Term Care (Extended Care Wing) 26-bed long-term care home with private and semi-private rooms (13 of which are modern private suites built in 2017). Provides around-the-clock support including physicians, nurses, personal support workers, dietitians, and recreation staff.
• Community Counselling Services Free and confidential mental health and addictions support including adult mental health counselling, case management, problem gambling support, and crisis on-call services.
• RAAM Clinic (Rapid Access Addiction Medicine) Confidential, non-judgmental space for quick access to addiction services including assessment, opioid replacement therapy, alcohol urge reduction medications, counselling, harm reduction, and peer support.
• Atikokan Family Health Team Primary care services with Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Pharmacist, and Mental Health Worker providing preventive care, chronic disease management, and coordinated care planning.
• Pharmacy Accredited through the Ontario College of Pharmacists, providing pharmaceutical services for inpatient and emergency departments with medication reviews offered through the Family Health Team.
• Food Services and Meals-on-Wheels Meal preparation based on individual dietary needs including texture-modified and therapeutic diets; provides tray service for inpatients and residents, open dining for long-term care, and the Meals-on-Wheels program in partnership with Riverside Community Support Services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500+ emergency visits annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)coreTechnology or IntegrationAHCS participates in the Ontario Telemedicine Network, one of the world's largest virtual care systems. Through OTN, patients in Atikokan and Rainy River District connect with specialists via secure two-way video conferencing without leaving the community. A trained nurse is on-site to guide appointments and assist patients.
• University Health Network (UHN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHCS is part of the Kenora-Rainy River Regional Laboratory Program in partnership with UHN. This connection provides local laboratory team access to network specialists, educators, and quality improvement supports, ensuring samples meet rigorous safety and reliability standards.
• St. Joseph's Care GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RAAM Clinic receives support from St. Joseph's Care Group's regional RAAM program, providing physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, addictions counselors, and peer support workers for the clinic's services.
• Riverside Health Care MDRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical device reprocessing (sterilization of reusable medical equipment) is done in partnership with Riverside Health Care MDR, ensuring compliance with strict infection prevention standards.
• Riverside Community Support ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Riverside Community Support Services to deliver the Meals-on-Wheels program, providing nutritious meals to community members unable to purchase or prepare their own food due to health reasons.
• Ontario Health atHomecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOntario Health atHome (formerly North West Home & Community Care) coordinates all Long-Term Care applications and admissions to the Extended Care Wing, serving as the central intake point for LTC services in the region.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lady Minto Hospital (Cochrane): Rural Northern Ontario hospital with mixed acute, emergency, and long-term care services serving a small remote town comparable in scale and geography to Atikokan.
• Dryden Regional Health Centre: Small rural Northwestern Ontario hospital with acute care, LTC, and emergency services of broadly similar scale to AGH; serves as a near-equivalent rural district hospital in a similarly remote setting.
• Weeneebayko Area Health Authority: Remote James Bay coastal health authority operating hospitals, long-term care, and ambulatory programs in northern First Nations communities; comparable integrated rural-provider model and Indigenous patient base.
• West Parry Sound Health Centre: Small rural Ontario hospital with acute inpatient beds, emergency services, and ambulatory programs serving a remote northern community; operates at similar scale and scope to AGH.
• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre: Remote Northwestern Ontario hospital providing acute care, long-term care, and primary care to surrounding First Nations communities — same provider profile and patient mix as AGH but serving an even more dispersed population.
• Riverside Health Care (La Verendrye Hospital): Multi-site rural hospital system in Fort Frances and across the Rainy River District, Ontario. Operates a comparable general hospital, LTC, and outreach services and is already a partner of AHCS for MDR, making it the closest geographic and structural peer.
• Sensenbrenner Hospital (Kapuskasing): Northern Ontario bilingual community hospital offering acute care, emergency, and long-term care services to a remote catchment; comparable size and rural-district profile as AGH.

Regional players

• Timmins and District Hospital: Larger district referral hospital serving Northeastern Ontario with broad acute care, mental health, and LTC services; provides regional backstop for smaller remote sites like AGH but does not directly compete for catchment.

Others

• Ontario Telemedicine Network: Provincial virtual care platform and AGH's telemedicine partner; comparable as the enabling infrastructure for virtual care but functions as a vendor/integrator rather than a competing provider.

Broad incumbents

• Health Sciences North (Sudbury): Largest tertiary hospital in Northeastern Ontario and a referral destination for AGH patients; shares Ontario Health network affiliation but operates at very different scale and acuity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/@aghospitalfoundation
• Xx.com/atikokanhosp

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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