Publications

Patricia Lang, Chair, TBRHSC Board of Directors

TBRHSC Board Chair Report (December 2025)

December 4, 2025

Our Hospital’s Board Chair, Patricia Lang, shares some key updates, successes and reflections from the most recent Board of Directors meeting on December 3rd.

In its fifth year, the Indigenous Career Experience is dedicated to inspiring Indigenous youth by providing essential insights into diverse health care career opportunities and by building relationships with TBRHSC.

Indigenous Students Attend Hospital Career Experience

November 27, 2025

Over 60 students from school boards across Thunder Bay were on-site at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) on November 19 to explore many different health care career and volunteer options.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre hosted over 40 grade 9 students from schools across the city.

Inspiring Young Minds on Take Our Kids To Work Day

November 5, 2025

Take Our Kids To Work Day (TOKTWD) — which took place on November 5 — is an annual experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students across Ontario.

Dr. Ayman Hassan, Neurologist at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC) and one of the co-developers of the app.

AI-Powered App Revolutionizes Stroke Care

November 5, 2025

The Northwestern Ontario (NWO) Navigate Stroke application is a cutting-edge technological innovation developed to assist health care providers in Northwestern Ontario with efficient navigation of stroke patients to the most appropriate levels of care.

During the drill, more than 40 volunteers acting as mock patients and family members were evacuated from 3B (Surgical Inpatient) to 3C.

Hospital Teams Showcase Skill and Collaboration in Emergency Preparedness Drill

November 3, 2025

Teamwork, dedication, and excellence were on full display during Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC)’s recent Minimum Staffing Drill. This annual exercise, mandated by the Ontario Fire Code, is coordinated by TBRHSC’s Emergency Preparedness and Interprofessional Education teams, and in partnership with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue (TBFR).

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Bioethicist, Michelle Allain.

Ethics in Everyday Care: Supporting Exceptional Care through Values-Based Decision-Making

October 30, 2025

Every day, patients, families, and health care teams at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) face choices that do not always have an easy answer. Whether it is deciding on a treatment plan or navigating differing opinions about what’s best for a loved one, these moments can be emotional and complex. That is where the Hospital’s ethics service can help.

Taking place in the Hospital's cafeteria, the experience allowed over 300 attendees to understand the wide range of roles available in the health care sector.

Exploring Careers in Health Care: Thunder Bay's Open Doors Career Showcase

October 30, 2025

On October 8th, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) opened its doors and welcomed over 300 attendees — from high school students to those looking for a new career path — to explore the world of health care careers at the Open Doors Career Showcase.

The Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) recommends that most eligible women, Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary people ages 40 to 74 get a mammogram every two years.

Answering Commonly Asked Questions about Breast Cancer Screening

October 24, 2025

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Ontario, yet almost 50% of those who are eligible for breast screening in Northwestern Ontario don’t get checked regularly. For some, it’s the fear of the unknown. For others, it’s not knowing when to start, how often to go, or whether their personal circumstances affect their eligibility.

(L-R): Bruno Tassone, Coordinator of ICU and Respiratory Services; Aaron Giba, Registered Respiratory Therapist; Shawn Jacobson, Registered Respiratory Therapist; Tasal Shinwarie, Student Respiratory Therapist; Morgan Chard, Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Respiratory Therapy Week (October 19-25)

October 20, 2025

Registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) are highly skilled health care professionals with specialized expertise in the assessment, treatment, and management of patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary conditions. They play a crucial role in helping patients breathe easier and recover safely through their advanced knowledge and compassionate care.

Angela Saunders (centre) with (L to R) Jolene Jarva, Jessica Dubinsky, Susie Ostrowski and Laura Kehl, her friends and Northwest Regional Cancer Centre staff, during the Terry Fox Sleeping Giant Hike.

A Cancer Nurse’s Journey with Breast Cancer

October 17, 2025

For more than 15 years, Angela’s days at the Northwest Regional Cancer Centre were filled with compassion. As a cancer nurse, she supported patients through the hardest moments of their lives.