Publications

Patient Celebrates 22 Years on Dialysis

March 11, 2017

At 30 years of age, George Gray was diagnosed with kidney disease and would need hemodialysis treatment. He was able to get that at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s satellite Renal Program in Sioux Lookout. Today, Gray is 52 years old and celebrating 22 years of living a healthy, normal life.

Report from Nadine Doucette

March 6, 2017

A growing number of hospitals in Ontario are now offering unrestricted visiting hours. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (our Hospital) has taken an innovative approach to this concept by consulting with our Patient Family Advisory (PFA) Council to offer 24/7 access to those identified by the patient as a Care Partner.

How to Participate in Nutrition Month to Take the Fight out of Food

March 6, 2017

Every March the Dietitians of Canada celebrate Nutrition Month to promote and educate Canadians about the importance of healthy eating and how they can change their behaviours to be healthier.

Local Man Knows Colon Cancer Screening Is Worthwhile

March 2, 2017

Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men in Ontario. However, when colon cancer is caught early, 9 out of 10 people with it can be cured. Despite this, many men still aren’t getting screened for cancer.

Colon Cancer Screening is Worth the Conversation

March 1, 2017

Start the conversation about colon cancer screening with family and friends. That’s the advice of Dr. Nicole Zavagnin, as Colon Cancer Awareness Month kicks off today. Dr. Zavagnin is the Regional Primary Care Lead for Cancer Care Ontario at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

The Medical Emergency Team (MET) has been improving patient outcomes at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for ten years. Like a portable Intensive Care Unit, they intervene when a patient starts to worsen in order to stabilize them and prevent further deterioration.

Medical Emergency Team Celebrates 10 Years of Improving Patient Outcomes

February 25, 2017

The Medical Emergency Team (MET) of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is celebrating its ten year anniversary of improving patient safety.

Nurse taking blood pressure of senior patient

North West LHIN Launches New Regional Diabetes Plan to Improve Access to High Quality, Coordinated Diabetes Care

February 25, 2017

The prevalence of diabetes in the North West LHIN is higher than the province at 14.5 per cent of the population age 18 years and over, compared to 12.4 per cent provincially according to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The people of Northwestern Ontario report poorer health practices than the population of the province as a whole. With a poorer health status and aging population, the North West LHIN is expected to face growth in the prevalence of diabetes and subsequent demand for health services.

Financial Wellness 101: Take Control of Your Financial Stress

February 23, 2017

If money and financial issues are a struggle for you, don’t worry, you are not alone. According to the Financial Planning Standards Council study, 42 % of Canadians rank ‘money’ as their greatest stress, ahead of ‘personal health’. Furthermore, stress is often one of the main culprits of many chronic diseases and illnesses, making financial wellness essential for good health and well-being.

Celebrating the People who Make our Hospital Great

February 22, 2017

“We value employees because our people make our hospital great,” said Amanda Bjorn, Vice President, Human Resources at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Recognizing employees, professional staff, and volunteers for their dedication and hard work is a priority. “We recently hosted the third annual Employee Recognition Week, because we know how important it is to feel valued at work,” Bjorn explained.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Nurse Led Outreach Team

Nurse Led Outreach Team Helping People Avoid Visits to Hospital

February 18, 2017

Just over a dozen Nurse Led Outreach teams exist in Ontario, and one of the most unique of these is at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Since 2009, the team has supported many clients to manage medical conditions outside the hospital, helping them to avoid Emergency Department visits and decrease the need for a Hospital stay.

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