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The goal of this year’s campaign is for the 30 participating organizations to complete 800 Pap tests.
Pap-A-Palooza Campaign Back to Promote Cervical Screening

This April, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and 30 health care organizations from across Northwestern Ontario are highlighting the importance of cervical screening by hosting the seventh annual Pap-A-Palooza....

(L-R): Kyle Arnold, People Advocating for Change Coordinator and Harm Reduction Outreach Worker with the Safer Supply Program; Dr. Gregory Carfagnini, Medical Director, Concurrent Disorders at St. Joseph’s Care Group; Shawn Seagris, Manager Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit (CAMHU), TBRHSC; Joelle Macey, Manager, Adult Mental Health (AMH), TBRHSC; Giulia Daniele, Addictions Medicine and Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, TBRHSC; and Adam Vinet, Vice President of Patient Experience and Chief Nursing Executive, TBRHSC, Regional Vice President of Regional Cancer Care.
TBRHSC Takes the Pledge Against Substance Use and Addiction Stigma

Health care staff and the leadership team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) came together today to celebrate the launch of an anti-stigma campaign designed to bring awareness to and break down the stigma associated with substance use and addiction....

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has been used to screen for colon cancer in Ontario since 2018. It is a test that effectively detects microscopic amounts of blood in the stool.
Get Back on Track: Get Screened for Colon Cancer

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. In Ontario, colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer related death. However, if found early through screening and treated in time, there is a 90 per cent chance it can be cured. It’s time to get screened for colon cancer and get back on track with your health....

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(L-R) Abbey Hunter and Kim Montanaro are Volunteers and Patient Family Advisors at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
National Volunteer Week 2024 (April 14-20): Every Moment Matters

During National Volunteer Week 2024, from April 14 to 20, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation are celebrating the many dedicated volunteers who contribute to the patient and family experience every day. Volunteer Canada's theme this year is Every Moment Matters....

Roaming Education for Staff

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is capturing the interest of staff across the Hospital by bringing the learning to them using an attention grabbing and innovative approach....

Report from Gord Wickham

April 2024 marks an extraordinary chapter in our journey at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), filled with significant milestones and vibrant initiatives. As I reflect on the past and look to the future, I’m thrilled to share with you the strides we’ve made and our vision moving forward....