Publications

TBRHSC Board Chair’s Report (April 2025)

Spring 2025 marks a pivotal moment in our Hospital’s history, demonstrating the tangible results of years of strategic planning, attention to detail, and hard work. With that, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our Cardiovascular Surgery Program. The team is preparing to begin construction, and while we acknowledge the potential disruptions, we emphasize the importance of bringing life-saving surgery to our region. We commit to minimizing impacts on patients and families and appreciate your patience as we continue implementing this vital project.

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PocketHealth Diagnostic Image Sharing

Patients at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre can now easily access their diagnostic images using the third party service PocketHealth.

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Kidney Health Month Spotlight: TBRHSC In-Centre Hemodialysis

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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Recognizes Outstanding Contributions at the 2024 iCare Impact Awards

February marked a celebration of excellence at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) as the Hospital honoured the recipients of the 2024 iCare Impact Awards, a peer-to-peer recognition program.

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Team Spotlight: Home Dialysis Program

For Kidney Health Month, we are sharing stories about our Renal team and the impact they make on the lives of renal patients.

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Team Spotlight: Hemodialysis Satellite Units

March is Kidney Health Month, and we want to raise awareness about kidney disease and its impact on the people of Northwestern Ontario. Throughout the month, we will be featuring members of the Renal team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), and highlight the incredible care they provide for renal patients across our region.

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Feature: Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

In 1995, the McKellar General Hospital (first opened in 1903), and the Port Arthur General Hospital (first opened in 1909) merged to become the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Originally, the province had intended to refurbish one of the two original hospitals to provide acute care to Northwestern Ontario, following the merger.

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Screen for Life Coach Booking Locally Before Regional Tour

Getting screened for cancer can fall to the bottom of your to-do list for many reasons: a busy schedule, accessing a primary care provider, or maybe you’re not sure if it’s even necessary. With the Screen for Life Coach (Coach) parked in various locations around Thunder Bay until the end of March, there’s no better time to check cancer screening off your list.

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Temporary Closure of Bear (B1) Parking Lot

Starting Saturday, March 1, the Bear (B1) parking lot at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program.

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Team Spotlight: Paediatric Emergency Transport Team

In collaboration with the existing provincial transport teams and ORNGE, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Paediatric Emergency Transport Team (PETT) is drastically improving access to care and reducing wait times for patients in communities across Northwestern Ontario, so they can receive the emergency care they need as fast as possible.

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