Media Releases

Regional Cervical Screening Campaign Marks 10-Year Milestone

March 31, 2026

Formerly known as ‘Pap-A-Palooza’, the month-long initiative has been renamed ‘Cervical Screen-a-Thon’ to reflect recent changes to the Ontario Cervical Screening Program. In 2025, Ontario replaced the traditional Pap test with a new cervical screening test that checks for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that can lead to cervical cancer.

Masking Requirements Post Influenza Season

March 16, 2026

The rate of Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) in Thunder Bay and the surrounding region has significantly decreased in recent weeks. As a result, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will move from Level 3 to Level 2 masking protocols starting Monday, March 16, 2026.

The Screen for Life Coach (Coach) is a mobile cancer screening bus that delivers breast, cervical, and colon cancer screening services in one convenient place.

Screen for Life Coach Launches New “Hub Model” for 2026 Travel Season

February 17, 2026

The Screen for Life Coach has released its 2026 travel schedule with a new regional hub model designed to keep cancer screening accessible for communities across Northwestern Ontario. Operating from four hub locations between April and October 2026 will allow the Coach to continue providing uninterrupted screening services despite ongoing mechanical issues.

Meet Thunder Bay’s First Baby of 2026

January 2, 2026

It’s a girl! The first baby of 2026 was born to proud parents Kaiyah and Chris at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre at 3:21 p.m. on January 1. The little one has not yet been named as the family takes time to choose the perfect name.

Increased Masking Requirements

December 30, 2025

We continue to see an increase in the number of respiratory and influenza illnesses within our community and increased visits to the Emergency Department.

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.