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Northwestern Ontario Hospitals Appointment Reminders Opt In

To enhance your experience at hospitals in Northwestern Ontario, we are asking patients to Opt In to receiving text messages and emails.

Starting in Fall 2025, hospitals in Northwestern Ontario will begin sending appointment reminders and confirmations by SMS (text message) or email for patients aged 16 and over to those who Opt In.

Please note: No personal health information (PHI) or any sensitive or confidential details will be shared through these messages.

This service is part of a phased initiative to enhance regional communication and technology. Participation is voluntary, and you may unsubscribe or withdraw your consent at any time without affecting your care.

By submitting the enrollment form at the link below, you consent to receive SMS or email appointment reminders and confirmations from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, Dryden Regional Health Centre, Riverside Health Care, and Lake of the Woods District Hospital for departments including Diagnostic Imaging, Surgical Consults, and Specialty Clinics. As this is a phased-in approach, communication will be extended to all other partnering hospital organizations in the Northwest (NW) region. This may include, but not be limited to, appointment reminders and other communications from health care providers in the future.

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