Media Releases

Notice of Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci Outbreak

March 3, 2020

Thunder Bay Regional Health Science is currently experiencing an outbreak of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) on inpatient unit 2A. As a precautionary measure, visitors will not be permitted on unit 2A during the VRE outbreak unless they have been identified as a patient’s designated Care Partner. Patients determine who their Care Partners are. They support and participate in the care of the patient and are always welcome at our Hospital.

Get the scoop from your poop!

March 2, 2020

“It’s time to get FIT”, says Dr. Nicole Zavagnin, Regional Primary Care Lead with Cancer Care Ontario at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, which is a great reminder to make sure that your colon cancer screening is up-to-date.”

Hospital now offers prostate brachytherapy as a local treatment option for prostate cancer patients

February 11, 2020

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer type found in men, with 1 in 9 Canadian men being diagnosed with it in their lifetime and 8,414 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in Ontario in 2016.

Emergency Department Experiencing High Volumes

January 8, 2020

“All patients in the Emergency Department are triaged and treated according to the urgency of their needs,” explained Dr. Peter Voros, Executive Vice President of In-Patient Care Programs at the Hospital. “This means that those who need care the most receive it sooner, while those with less-urgent needs may wait longer. We request the patience and understanding of those who visit the Emergency Department during this time.”

Code Orange at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

December 17, 2019

A Code Orange (External Disaster) Stage I was activated at our Hospital today at approximately 12:30 this afternoon. The Code Orange triggers a response by our Hospital to prepare for high volumes of patients arriving to the Emergency Department. The response by staff and physicians was swift, calm and highly organized. All are to be commended for their expertise and professionalism. As the external situation evolved, the number of patients expected to require Emergency care was significantly reduced and the Code Orange was cleared at 1:00 pm.

Hospital’s President and CEO and CEO of the Health Research Institute Announces Planned Retirement

December 6, 2019

Jean Bartkowiak, President & CEO of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, plans to retire at the end of his contract in January, 2021.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre receives National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes from the American College of Surgeons

November 20, 2019

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) as one of 88 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2018.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre among the Most Improved Renal Programs in Ontario

October 30, 2019

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has been recognized by the Ontario Renal Network (ORN) for being among the most improved Regional Renal programs in Ontario.

Our Hearts At Home Cardiovascular Campaign Launches

October 16, 2019

Today, marked an important day in the future of healthcare in Northwestern Ontario. This morning, Our Hearts At Home Cardiovascular Campaign Chair, Paul Fitzpatrick, announced the launch of a multi-million dollar capital campaign to bring a full cardiovascular surgery program to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Breast cancer has one of the highest survival rates of all cancer types in Ontario

October 10, 2019

In Ontario, breast cancer usually develops later in life, with over 83 per cent of cases being diagnosed in women over age 50. Research shows that women ages 50 to 74 who get checked regularly with mammography can lower their chances of dying from breast cancer. When caught early, almost all women will survive.

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