Sault Area Hospital
Vanessa Traveson has been a dedicated Personal Support Worker at Sault Area Hospital since January 2017, providing essential care in a healthcare setting. In addition to this role, Vanessa gained valuable research experience as a Research Assistant Intern at Algoma University from September 2022 to March 2023. Vanessa holds an Honours Bachelor in Social Work from Algoma University, earned between 2019 and 2023, and has completed certifications in Administrative Assistance and Personal Support Work, reflecting a well-rounded background in both health services and business administration.
Sault Area Hospital
Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a state-of-the-art facility that opened on March 6, 2011. SAH provides primary, secondary and select tertiary services to a total catchment population of approximately 115,000 residents in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care; and Rehabilitation, SAH is also home to the Algoma Regional Renal Program and the Algoma District Cancer Program. With the opening of the new integrated, one-site hospital in March 2011 also came the first-ever satellite radiation treatment suite in the province. SAH is extremely proud of our approximately 1850 dedicated staff, 370 physicians (active, supportive and locums) and 500+ volunteers who provide almost 65,000 hours of service each year.