Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Celebrates 20 Years

On February 22, 2004, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) opened, combining the services of McKellar and Port Arthur General Hospitals and Cancer Care services. McKellar and Port Arthur General Hospitals had merged in 1995 to become the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, providing acute care for Northwestern Ontario.

Although the province originally planned to refurbish one of the sites, the community decided to build a new, modern facility. The opening of a state-of-the-art healthcare facility promised a bold new era for healthcare in Northwestern Ontario.

Since opening in 2004, TBRHSC has expanded in its size, as well as its programs and services. The successes of the past 20 years and those that are certain to come, could not have been achieved alone. For the role that our staff, donors to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, community members and partners in health had in building excellent healthcare in Northwestern Ontario, we thank you.

Keep an eye on our socials throughout the year as we’ll share some of the most significant milestones and memories from the past 20 years.

📸: To mark the official 20th anniversary of our Hospital’s opening, staff were treated to cake and coffee in the cafeteria today as a small way of celebrating this milestone. Thank you to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation for sponsoring this celebration for us.