NSHN Assists Global COVID-19 Response

The North Shore Health Network recently purchased an oxygen concentrator, specifically engineered for medical oxygen gas generation, to enhance the current oxygen supply sources at the Blind River Site. The unit arrived on site in May 2021. Shortly after its arrival, NSHN was contacted by the supplier, ON2, with a request from the Federal Government for assistance with providing India with medical equipment to aide in their battle against COVID-19.

ON2 had a total of 18 concentrators that were awaiting installation throughout Canada. All 18 hospitals and Health Authorities, including NSHN, agreed to return their uninstalled units so they could be used where most needed.

Maintenance staff removed the concentrator from the container and crated it for shipment on May 28, 2021. The crate was picked up on Monday May 31st, and transported to British Columbia where it was scheduled to be shipped out on military cargo plan to India on Friday June 4th. ON2 also sent crates of installation materials and several of their company technicians on the flight as well to get the units up and running once on the ground. By now, the units should be in service and providing oxygen to COVID-19 patients in need.