The North West LHIN is a non-profit organization established in June 2005. Extending from Hudson Bay in the North to the United States border, and from the Manitoba border to just west of White River, the communities of the North West LHIN are spread across 458,010 kilometres.
We work with health care providers, communities and the public to set priorities and plan health services in Northwestern Ontario. We will oversee the integration and coordination of local health services to make it easier for clients/patients to access the care they need. The North West LHIN is also responsible for allocating funding for the following health services in Northwestern Ontario:
The North West LHIN is about improving the quality and accessibility of health care for all residents of Northwestern Ontario through better integration and coordination of health services. It is based on the principle that health care services are best planned at the local level, by people who know the needs and priorities of their communities.
