Media Releases

Masking at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

December 31, 2024

We continue to see an increase in the number of respiratory-related illnesses within our Inpatient Clinical Units and respiratory-related visits in our Emergency Department. As the level of viral respiratory activity increases within our communities, and to reduce further impacts on our care services, we will be stepping up our masking requirements effective Monday, October 28, 2024.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Recognized for its Commitment to Excellence in Renal Care

November 8, 2024

Ontario Health (Ontario Renal Network) has recognized the North West Regional Renal Program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) for its commitment to excellence in care for renal patients.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Receives Hospital Achievement Award in Organ and Tissue Donation

October 4, 2024

Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network [TGLN]) has once again recognized Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) with an achievement award for its commitment to organ and tissue donation.

Hospital Launches Inaugural Report on Response to Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action

September 30, 2024

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is commemorating National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by launching an inaugural report on the Hospital’s response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Welcomes New and Returning Board Members at Annual Meeting

June 21, 2024

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) celebrated another year of success at the Annual Meeting of the Corporation on June 20, 2024, and are pleased to announce the return of our existing Board of Directors, and the reappointment of the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to a new term.

For the second year, we have made significant progress on all of our strategic priorities that are represented across all of our strategic pillars.

Celebrating Year Two Progress on Strategic Plan 2026

June 20, 2024

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) are pleased to report back to the community on the progress of our joint Strategic Plan 2026.

Community Involvement Wanted for Updating Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Accessibility Plan

May 3, 2024

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is asking the community to provide input to develop their revised multi-year Accessibility Plan.

For the flag raising Dr. Crocker Ellacott was joined by local transplant recipients, family members of donors who gave the gift of life, and other members of the Hospital’s health care team.

Be A Donor: Hospital Raising Awareness on the importance of Organ and Tissue Donation

April 22, 2024

For National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 21-27), Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is raising awareness about the critical need for organ and tissue donors in our community and across the province.

It’s Time to Get Screened for Cancer: The Screen for Life Coach is On Its Way

April 5, 2024

It’s time to get screened for cancer! The Screen for Life Coach is beginning its travels across Northwestern Ontario this month.

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

April 2, 2024

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.