News Archive

January 8, 2021 – On January 8, 2021, we received confirmation that a Sault Area Hospital (SAH) health care worker tested positive for COVID-19. SAH

January 6, 2021 – Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Algoma and to maintain hospital readiness for surges in patient volumes, Sault Area

December 14, 2020 – As the holiday season nears, Sault Area Hospital (SAH) would like to remind our community that only designated visitors are permitted

October 6, 2020 – Sault Area Hospital admitted an individual who is positive with COVID-19. Prior to admission, the patient had been self-isolating at home.

September 20, 2020 – Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is seeing a large influx of patients presenting to the Emergency Department for COVID-19 testing as result

July 2, 2020 – Sault Area Hospital (SAH) will commence visiting for our inpatients on July 2, 2020. The return of patient visiting to inpatient

June 2, 2020 – The Ontario government has lifted its directive issued in March, which restricted elective and non-urgent surgical and clinical procedures, programs and

May 29, 2020 – During the pandemic, social isolation, functional decline and caregiver burnout are concerns facing the older adult population during the Covid-19 pandemic.

April 21, 2020 – The COVID-19 Assessment Centre is expanding testing options to include a drive-up testing option for some patients.  From the comfort of

April 18, 2020 – On April 17, we received confirmation that a Sault Area Hospital (SAH) health care worker tested positive for COVID-19. SAH is

April 5, 2020 – Extensive COVID-19 mobilization, planning and response efforts have been underway at Sault Area Hospital (SAH) for the last few months. Our

March 23, 2020 – Every day, Sault Area Hospital has been working to ensure adequate levels of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure our staff,