Thunder Bay, ON, November 26, 2025 – Modern Medical Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic has officially opened its doors, expanding access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) across Northwestern Ontario.
Although the clinic has been serving clients since September 2025, today marked its formal grand opening, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by staff, dignitaries, local medical professionals, and clients.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment in which patients breathe 100% oxygen inside a specialized chamber pressurized to two to three times normal atmospheric levels. Under these conditions, the lungs absorb substantially more oxygen, increasing oxygen concentration and delivery throughout the body. This heightened oxygen concentration stimulates natural healing processes, benefitting both individuals with specific medical conditions and those seeking enhanced recovery and wellness.
Designed with patient care, innovation and community collaboration at its core, Modern Medical aims to support clients with high-quality clinical services while working closely with healthcare professionals across the region to deliver advanced healing. The clinic’s mission is to improve access to HBOT for communities throughout Northwestern Ontario, where specialized treatment options can be limited.
“We’re thrilled to officially open our doors and expand access to this vital therapy,” says Dr. Meaghan Labine, CEO and Medical Director of Modern Medical. “Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an incredibly powerful tool for healing. Chronic wounds and diabetes-related complications are rising across Northwestern Ontario, and many of these cases respond incredibly well to HBOT. We are also thrilled to offer new therapeutic options for patients suffering from radiation injury and hearing loss. Our goal is to ensure that people in region have access to exceptional medical care that combines innovation and healing in a comfortable environment, close to home.”
During today’s event, dignitaries and guests congratulated the clinic on its opening and its contribution to regional healthcare. Clients are already experiencing the benefits of the new facility.
Clinic representatives emphasized HBOT’s potential to support wound healing, reduce complications, and help address the disproportionate rates of chronic wounds and amputations in northern and remote communities, including Indigenous communities, where barriers to care and higher rates of diabetes contribute to significantly increased risk.
OHIP funds 14 indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including non-healing wounds, sudden hearing loss and delayed radiation injury from cancer therapy. Those with non-healing diabetic wounds also benefit, as HBOT helps prevent lower limb amputation and other diabetic related complications. Through the combination of pressure and 100% oxygen, HBOT accelerates the body’s innate healing potential to facilitate functional tissue regeneration and speed recovery.
For more information about Modern Medical Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic or to learn more about the benefits of HBOT, visit: modernmedicalclinic.ca
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