Publications

Early Interventions Improve Care for At-Risk Seniors

July 28, 2018

Service demand is growing for senior patients. In addition to requiring health care more often, their needs are different from the general population. A new program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre supports senior patients to receive the right care, at the right time, and by the right provider.

Improving Patient Flow

July 24, 2018

Hospitals across Ontario are facing capacity challenges. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is no exception and has experienced uncharacteristically high patient admissions since the winter of 2017/18.

Fresh Market Recipe Feature Story – Tracie Smith

July 24, 2018

If you have ever attended Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Fresh Market, you would have seen the wide variety of seasonal recipes available to staff, patients, families and visitors.

Safeway Employees Continue Support of Important Wellness and Rehabilitation Programs

July 18, 2018

The WE-Can (Wellness and Exercise for Individuals Living with Cancer) program is a valuable stepping stone for participants who are either currently undergoing cancer treatment, or have finished treatments in the past 5 years. WE-Can focuses on exercise and healthy living, helping patients get back on their feet with a twice-weekly program that runs for 10 weeks.

Consultation Liaison Service Improves Access to Mental Health Care

July 18, 2018

Any patient could struggle with mental health. “It’s important that mental health is viewed as part of overall health and that we’re sensitive to the needs of our patients,” explains Dr. Peter Voros, Executive Vice President of In-Patient Programs at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Improving Patient Experiences in the Emergency Department

July 14, 2018

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Ontario with about 9,000 visits per month. With so many patients coming through on a daily basis, the Emergency Department (ED) team is committed to ensuring that each one is satisfied with the care they receive.

Hospital Employees Celebrated

July 12, 2018

On Wednesday, June 27th, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre held their annual Staff Appreciation BBQ. Hundreds of hard working Hospital employees took a break for some beef or black bean burgers, fruits, water and Tbaytel Plinko.

Get to Know the Faces of Ethics at our Hospital – Meet our Paediatric Healthy Living Program Team

July 12, 2018

Ethics are at the core of our practice with paediatric patients and their families. We are committed to providing care that is respectful, non-judgmental and supports the patient and family on their goals related to improving their overall health.

Bench and Bursaries Honour Cafeteria Chef Vince Crupi

July 11, 2018

“Vince was a really nice, down-to-earth kind of guy,” said Cathy Sawicki, Nutrition and Food Service Supervisor at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “At the same time, he held us to a very high standard in the kitchen. We have our recipes that we follow, but Vince would always add to them and make them uniquely his own.”

Lose the Tube: Hospital Adopts New Medical Directive to Improve Seniors’ Health

July 7, 2018

A patient may require a urinary catheter for a variety of reasons. A new medical directive empowers nurses to remove the catheter when it is no longer needed, which can reduce incidences of urinary tract infections.