60 Years of Volunteering ExcellenceApril 24, 2018 Our Hospital is fortunate to benefit from Burt and Hefinwen (Fin) Sellick’s passionate commitment to volunteer service in our community.read more about '60 Years of Volunteering Excellence'
Child Life Volunteering a Meaningful ExperienceApril 24, 2018 Like many high school students, when Hayley Krasowski first started volunteering at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a teen in early 2014, she needed to fulfil her school-mandated volunteer hours. But the experience quickly became much more.read more about 'Child Life Volunteering a Meaningful Experience'
Celebrating Mona Hardy: Patient Family AdvisorApril 24, 2018 Mona Hardy has been a Patient Family Advisor (PFA) since January 2009. In this role, she has contributed her time, gifts, skills, passion and energy to help improve the lives of many people in Thunder Bay.read more about 'Celebrating Mona Hardy: Patient Family Advisor'
Meet HELP Volunteer: Davide MarcheseApril 24, 2018 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is proud to highlight Davide Marchese, volunteer with the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). read more about 'Meet HELP Volunteer: Davide Marchese'
Mental Health and Addictions Nurses in Schools (MHAN)April 12, 2018 Care providers in Northwestern Ontario often face unique challenges that come with a large geography and a dispersed population. The most common challenges are often related to access to care, and the barriers faced by the people of the region in accessing their care in a manner that is convenient, timely, and close to home. read more about 'Mental Health and Addictions Nurses in Schools (MHAN)'
Improving the Patient Care Experience: North West LHIN Regional Orthopaedic ProgramMarch 29, 2018 When Jim Shearer fell on some ice last winter, he knew knee surgery might follow. Having had multiple surgeries on his knees before, Jim booked an appointment with his doctor. But what Jim didn’t know was the level of coordinated care and one-on-one attention he was about to receive.read more about 'Improving the Patient Care Experience: North West LHIN Regional Orthopaedic...'
Learning About: Social Work In Hospital-Based Health CareMarch 29, 2018 Social workers play a critical role in hospital settings by helping patients and families address the impact of illness and treatment.read more about 'Learning About: Social Work In Hospital-Based Health Care'
Self Care for Healthcare WorkersMarch 19, 2018 The World Health Organization defines self-care as: The activities individuals, families and communities undertake with the intention of enhancing health, preventing disease, limiting illness and restoring health.read more about 'Self Care for Healthcare Workers'
Research with an Impact: Fostering Well-Being in the Canadian WorkplaceMarch 19, 2018 Mental health issues are a major cause of human suffering, lost productivity, workplace disability, and economic loss, explains Dr. Vicki Kristman. read more about 'Research with an Impact: Fostering Well-Being in the Canadian Workplace'
Report from Nadine Doucette, Chair, Board of DirectorsMarch 14, 2018 Quality health care translates to better health outcomes and experiences for every patient. Our hospital’s commitment to quality includes several priority initiatives, identified with input from Patient and Family Advisors, physicians, leaders and staff. read more about 'Report from Nadine Doucette, Chair, Board of Directors'