Publications

Report from Matt Simeoni

December 24, 2019

I am pleased to present my final report of 2019. It has been a good year, highlighted by the remarkable reduction in the amount of time our Hospital spent in Surge Capacity.

Providing Spiritual Care to Indigenous Patients and Families

December 18, 2019

Michael Robinson is one of the Hospital’s Spiritual Care Providers who has witnessed the power that spiritual care can have on people throughout their healing journey. Although he offers a variety of spiritual services and consultations to people of different faiths, or no faith, his primary focus is supporting Indigenous patients and their families.

Meet Dr. Sarita Verma, Director, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Board of Directors

December 11, 2019

Dr. Verma holds a law degree from the University of Ottawa and a medical degree from McMaster University. She is the former Deputy Dean and Postgraduate Dean from University of Toronto and Queen’s University, former Vice President of Education at the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC) and a Professor Emerita in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.

McKellar Nurses Alumnae Association Help Bring New PET/CT to Northwestern Ontario

December 11, 2019

Even though most members of the McKellar Nurses Alumnae Association are retired, they still work hard to improve health care in Northwestern Ontario. This past summer, the Alumnae Association donated $2,500 towards the purchase of the new PET/CT scanner.

Plates to “Smash the Stigma” of Mental Health

December 3, 2019

Plate breaking is a well-known Greek tradition, though it isn’t actually done much these days. But it made a comeback in a huge way at the Greek Community of Thunder Bay Centennial Gala Celebration in support of mental health services. This time, there was a new twist to an old custom.

Meet Leona Masakeyash: Indigenous Patient Navigator

November 30, 2019

For many people living in remote First Nation communities across Northwestern Ontario, coming to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for medical treatment is their first trip to Thunder Bay. Adjusting to the big city away from home can be challenging, especially for those who cannot speak English.

Executive Vice President, Regional Transformation and Integration

November 29, 2019

It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of the Executive Vice President, Regional Transformation and Integration. Jessica Logozzo will begin in this newly created position in the new year to lead initiatives that will better integrate services across the Northwest.

Show Me the Honey! Discover the fascinating world of bee keeping

November 27, 2019

Have you ever wondered how Thunder Bay’s local honey is produced? Did you know that one bee only produces about five grams of honey in their lifetime?

Report from Matt Simeoni

November 25, 2019

On October 17, members of the Board of Directors gathered for a Strategic Planning Retreat. The Board of Directors is responsible for governance, which includes approving strategy and the strategic plan. Board members are a valuable resource to the strategic planning process. They provide new and varying perspectives and ask questions to ensure the strategic plan is meaningful, realistic, and responsive to the needs of the community served. The Board is also accountable to ensure the strategic plan is well thought out, realistic and compatible with the organization's Vision, Mission and Values.

Healing Hearts at Home: Cardiovascular Surgery Program will nearly eliminate the need to travel for care

November 22, 2019

While some patients with extremely complex cardiovascular issues may be transported to Toronto for care, the majority of patients in Northwestern Ontario – about 9 in 10 patients – will be able to get the cardiovascular surgery services they need, when they need it, right here in Thunder Bay. In the rare cases where travel is recommended, it will be much easier than before because of our “One Program - Two Sites” partnership with the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at the University Health Network.

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