By Dimitris Ilias
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Residents of the Laurentides will begin seeing a new name on health-care communications, websites, and public information materials as the region’s health authority officially adopts a new identity.
The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) des Laurentides is now operating under the name Santé Québec Laurentides, part of a province-wide initiative aimed at creating a more consistent and recognizable public health network.
Provincial officials say the change is intended to simplify navigation of Quebec’s healthcare system by providing a unified identity across regions. The rebranding follows broader healthcare reforms designed to improve coordination and public understanding of available services.
For many residents, the healthcare system can be difficult to navigate due to the variety of agencies, institutions, and administrative structures involved. Health authorities believe that adopting a common name across the province will make it easier for patients and families to identify the services they need.
The transition will occur gradually. Existing platforms, publications, and communication tools will be updated over time to reflect the new identity while maintaining continuity of services.
Regional health leaders say the change is about improving clarity rather than altering the organization’s core mission. The focus remains on providing healthcare and social services to residents throughout the Laurentides.
For the Laurentides, the new branding represents more than a new logo or name. It signals an effort to create a healthcare network that is easier for residents to navigate while maintaining the same commitment to care and community well-being.
