About Us
Giiwednong Health Link (GHL) is comprised of fourteen (14) First Nation community stakeholders on Manitoulin Island and the North Shore of Lake Huron. It serves a population of approximately 27, 335 members, geographically dispersed in the Northeastern Ontario region.
To provide better access to health information for its member communities, GHL’s current project is the implementation of an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada, and with the cooperation of service providers in the province of Ontario.
GHL has partnered with a recognized private industry leader, TELUS Health, to implement the Practice Solutions Suite (PS Suite) EMR, which is already utilized by many medical practitioners/professionals providing services in the member communities.
Vision
Improved health and well-being of GHL First Nations community members through digital health innovation.
Principles
Our Mission
We strive to be a Centre of Excellence that collaborates with GHL First Nations health care providers to:
- Achieve 1 client – 1 record, shared amongst all health care providers and available when needed and where needed
- Support informed decision-making based on accurate data
Values
The Seven Grandfather Teachings of the Anishinabek guide the work and behaviour of GHL.
Who we serve
First Nation Members
Batchewana
Sagamok
M'Chigeeng
Garden River
Atikameksheng
Aundeck Omni Kaning
Thessalon
Whitefish River
Sheshegwaning
Mississauga
Sheguiandah
Zhiibaahaasing
Serpent River
Wiikwemkoong
Affiliated Organizations
Maamwesying Health Services
Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Mnaamodzawin Health Services
Your First Nation members are really lucky to have EMR support from an organization like GHL. Most health organizations don’t have access to additional EMR and technical support like this, especially First Nations clinics.
What I’ve seen is that GHL has a strong history of continuous improvement, engagement, and commitment to making things easier for team members while ensuring patient safety and better patient outcomes.
– Laura Sinkins, Senior Learning Specialist at TELUS Health
