Media Releases

Updated Masking Requirements Begin December 4, 2025

December 3, 2025

As we approach the 2025/26 respiratory season, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is taking steps to help protect patients, families, and health care teams from respiratory and influenza-type illnesses.

Emergency Department Triage Area Renovations

December 3, 2025

Renovations are underway in the Emergency Department triage area at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). This project will transform the reception, registration and triage areas to better serve our community, and enhance patient and staff flow.

This interactive, in-person event offers a unique opportunity to discover the wide variety of career paths available across all departments and professions at TBRHSC.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre invites the community to explore diverse careers in health care

October 8, 2025

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is excited to welcome the public to its Open Doors Career Showcase on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Hospital’s Cafeteria at 980 Oliver Road.

Masks are available at all public entrances on our sanitizing stands, and hand sanitizer dispensers are located throughout the Hospital.

Community Notice: Cold and Flu Season Preparedness

October 3, 2025

As cold and flu season approaches, we want to remind the community that in the event of an increase in respiratory-related illnesses, our Hospital is prepared to enhance safety protocols to help protect patients, families, and staff.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by releasing its second annual report detailing the Hospital’s ongoing responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action.

TBRHSC Releases Second Annual Report on Progress in Response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

September 30, 2025

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by releasing its second annual report detailing the Hospital’s ongoing responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission 94 Calls to Action.

Thunder Bay Researcher Co-Leads $10.8M National Project to Improve Indigenous Youth Mental Health

September 5, 2025

A national initiative to improve Indigenous youth mental health, co-led by local researcher Dr. Chris Mushquash, has secured an additional $10.8 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Use and Access of TBRHSC Entrances

August 18, 2025

As a reminder, the East Entrance is for staff use only. This entrance is not suitable for patients to use as there are limited patient facing resources and longer distances to travel for clinical areas. The Labour and Delivery Entrance is reserved exclusively for patients and families accessing labour and delivery services.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Welcomes New and Returning Board Members at Annual Meeting

June 20, 2025

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) celebrated another year of success at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation on June 19, 2025, and are pleased to announce the members of our Board of Directors for 2025-26.

Year Three Progress Report on Strategic Plan 2026

June 19, 2025

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) are pleased to present this progress report on the third year of our Strategic Plan 2026, showcasing our achievements and dedication to advancing care, health research, and innovation in the region.

Building Care Closer to Home: Construction Officially Underway for Hospital’s Cardiovascular Surgery Program

June 10, 2025

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) officially broke ground today on its new Cardiovascular Surgery Program, the first of its kind in Northwestern Ontario. This marks a major step forward in access to life-saving care for people in the region.