NOSM University welcomes new Members to Board of Governors
Bringing fresh insight, five distinguished individuals have joined NOSM University’s Board of Governors. Brent Maranzan, Jason Tremblay, and Catherine Matheson will join effective July 1, 2025, and Diane Quintas will join in January 2026. The Board has also approved the appointment of John Beaucage for a three-year term ending December 31, 2027, following the completion of his Lieutenant Governor in Council appointment to the Board. These accomplished professionals bring a wealth of expertise in health care, law, governance, and community leadership. "We are thrilled to welcome Brent, Jason, Catherine, Diane and John to our Board of G...
> Read MoreAdvocating for compassionate opioid treatment in the North
The opioid crisis in Northern Ontario touches many lives and communities. Defined by high rates of opioid-related deaths, overdoses, and substance use disorders, the crisis is made worse by limited access to health care in remote and rural communities. As a researcher of Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Agonist Treatment, Dr. Kristen Morin knows that stigma can prevent people from seeking help and treatment. For nearly 15 years, Dr. Morin has studied how people with substance use disorders utilize the health-care system and access services. She is a research scientist with the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) and an ...
> Read MoreNOSM University celebrates excellence in health education and leadership across Northern Ontario
In a year that marks its 20th anniversary, NOSM University proudly celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of its community during the third annual NOSM University Achievement Celebration, held Friday, May 9, 2025. This milestone year highlights NOSM University’s two decades of pioneering socially accountable medical education and advancing equitable health care access across Northern Ontario. The Achievement Celebration—held in conjunction with the Northern Constellations and Connections conferences—honoured the exceptional dedication and service of faculty, preceptors, learners, alumni, and staff in health care, research an...
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