Media Releases

Hospital Closing the Dedicated COVID-19 Unit

July 22, 2020

Tomorrow, July 23, 2020, the dedicated COVID-19 Care Unit at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will close. “This is a milestone transition in our COVID-19 pandemic response, and highlights our community’s success in terms of avoiding an influx of positive cases in our Hospital,” said Dr. Steward Kennedy, Incident Manager.

Care Partners welcome back

July 20, 2020

“We are pleased to share that, beginning this week, Care Partners will be welcomed back to our Hospital, along with Essential Care Partners,” said Dr. Stewart Kennedy, Incident Manager for the Hospital’s COVID-19 response. “Although necessary for everyone’s protection, the restrictions have been difficult for patients and families. Thanks to the diligence of our community members, and the introduction of mandatory masks, we are now able to ease restrictions.”

Celebrating 30 Years of the Ontario Breast Screening Program

July 17, 2020

July 17th, 2020 marks 30 years since the first Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) screening mammogram was completed. The success and continuation of the OBSP is a testament to the collaborative efforts of OBSP team members across Ontario.

Masks Are Now Mandatory for Everyone at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

July 14, 2020

The health and safety of patients, staff, professional staff, scientists, learners and the community is Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s utmost priority. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective Wednesday, July 15, masks are mandatory for all patients and Care Partners while inside our Hospital. The term ‘mask’ refers to all face coverings.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Welcomes New Board of Directors

June 26, 2020

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre celebrated another year of success at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Corporation on Thursday, June 25. Five 3-year and one 1-year Board of Directors vacancies were filled.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Celebrates Pride Month

June 8, 2020

June is Pride Month, and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is showing its support by flying the Rainbow flag and participating in the Pride Lives Here campaign.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre investigates possible COVID-19 outbreak

June 1, 2020

Leaders at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre are disheartened to report that there is a possible COVID-19 outbreak currently under investigation at our Hospital. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of patients, staff, professional staff and the community has been our utmost priority,” said Dr. Stewart Kennedy, Incident Manager for the Hospital’s COVID-19 response. “This development is upsetting to everyone, and we recognize that it may increase anxiety for some people. Safety remains our priority and we will work through this together.”

Hospital increasing non-essential surgical and procedural activity

May 29, 2020

Beginning on June 1, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will begin to increase non-essential surgical and procedural activity, including elective surgeries, that had been previously ramped down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients who were impacted by service cancellations will be contacted directly by their physicians or the Hospital for rescheduling. Patience is appreciated as the Hospital works diligently to address the backlog created by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the meantime, those who require urgent health care will always have access to it at our Hospital.

Open Letter to Ontario Premier and Deputy Premier/Minister of Health

May 13, 2020

COVID-19 Update: Statement From Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

April 24, 2020

With sorrow, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre confirms the death of a patient admitted to our Hospital who was COVID-19 positive. Our deepest sympathies are with the family and friends, and anyone who is affected by this heartbreaking loss.

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