Coming to NSHN
Registration
Please remember to bring your Ontario Health Card (OHIP Card) and pertinent insurance information with you to the hospital. You may also want to bring a list of the medications you are currently taking, including:
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prescription medications
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non-prescription ("over-the-counter") medications
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herbal remedies
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vitamins and supplements
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During your admission, you will receive an identification bracelet​ which is to be worn at all times while you are a patient at NSHN. This bracelet is how we identify you to receive the proper treatment, medications, and for emergency purposes.
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Once this bracelet is placed on your wrist please do not remove it while you are a patient at NSHN.
Self-Identification
During Registration, you will be asked if you self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.
For more information of Self-Identification, please visit our Indigenous Patients and Families page.
If I am admitted to the hospital, what will I need?
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All current medications you are taking, in their original containers
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Your own toiletries, including:
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toothbrush​
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toothpaste
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​shampoo & conditioner
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deodorant
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razor & shaving cream
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comb or brush
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Your own pajamas, a robe, slip-resistant slippers, and your own pillow (if you choose)
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Any aids* you use, such as:
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cane
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walker
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wheelchair
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hearing aids
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dentures
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eyeglasses
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*Be sure to label your first and last name on these items.
What shouldn't I bring with me?
When​ packing for your hospital stay, please be advised that NSHN is a scent-aware organization. As such, we request that you leave heavily scented personal items, including perfumes or colognes, at home.
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Money and valuables should be left at home.
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If you have jewelry, credit cards, or large sums of money with you, please ask a family member or loved one to take them home.