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.
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.
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.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre now provides improved medical education. The Grand Opening of the new Ibn Sina Simulation Lab, located in the Hospital, highlighted the advantages of simulation and celebrated the donors who made it possible.
This week, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (the Hospital) is joining others to raise awareness about the critical need for more organ and tissue donors in our community and across the country.
Reporting to the President & CEO of the Hospital/CEO of the Research Institute, Dr. Grdisa will be a member of the Senior Leadership Council and provide leadership, oversight and strategic direction to a diverse portfolio of health professionals and scientists in the areas of research and development, quality improvement, professional practice, patient and family centred care and academics.
The Coach increases access for people living in Northwestern Ontario, however many are still not being screened for cancer. In fact, approximately 40% of eligible people in our region are overdue for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screening.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (the Hospital) in consultation with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has declared a gastrointestinal outbreak on the Hospital’s Transitional Care Unit at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Willow Unit.