Media Releases

Inaugural Research Day Focuses on Smart Health

September 6, 2018

This full day event is jointly hosted by the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (the Hospital) and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. It’s designed to share information, build skills, raise interest in health research, and showcase local scientists and their work.

Northern Supply Chain Continues to Expand to the Benefit of Patients and Families

August 30, 2018

Patients and families across Ontario benefit from the newly expanded Northern Supply Chain (NSC) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The addition of the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies Agencies (OACAS) to the NSC brings increased savings and efficiencies, making the NSC a leader in shared service organizations and one of the largest in Ontario with 85 members.

Heart & Stroke and Northwestern Ontario take FAST action to save lives

August 2, 2018

Heart & Stroke, the Paramedic Services from the Northwestern Ontario (NWO), and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre are teaming up to ensure that more lives are saved from the effects of stroke.

Visits to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and George Jeffey Children's Centre Will Be A Bit Brighter For Kids

July 10, 2018

Young patients at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and George Jeffrey Children’s Centre are now benefiting from the exciting Smilezone transformations revealed at both organizations in a special unveiling ceremony held today. Thanks to the Smilezone Foundation and the Staal Family Foundation, ten rooms at the hospital and children’s centre have received a bright, child-friendly makeover. The Smilezone team refurbished these ten rooms with fresh paint, bright murals, entertainment units, therapeutic equipment, and more – in hopes of improving the experiences of children while they receive medical treatment and therapy.

Building a Quality-Driven Culture: Health Sciences Centre and Health Research Institute Celebrate Joint Annual General Meeting

June 22, 2018

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute celebrated another year of success at the joint Annual General Meeting on Thursday, June 21st.

Fighting Prostate Cancer, One Ride at a Time

June 18, 2018

Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre and University Health Network Awarded for Value-Based Healthcare

June 14, 2018

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and University Health Network (UHN) are the 2018 recipients of the Recognition in Delivering Value-based Healthcare award.

Inaugural Summit aimed at health care professionals kicks off at the Hospital

May 31, 2018

Health care professionals from across the region are participating in the inaugural Cardiovascular & Stroke Summit at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (the Hospital) and the Victoria Inn, which runs from May 31st to June 1st.

Hospital Raises Fort William First Nation Flag to Recognize Traditional Lands

May 30, 2018

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre raised the Fort William First Nation flag today in a ceremony to recognize that the Hospital is in the Robinson-Superior Treaty territory on the traditional territory of the Ojibwe people of Fort William First Nation.

Fountain Tire Summer Classic Returns at Staal Foundation Open, presented by Tbaytel

May 3, 2018

Kids to Compete for Chance to Play with Celebrities in Epic Road Hockey Game Now that most of the snow has melted, the countdown to summer is on. Today at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, representatives from both the Staal Foundation Open, presented by Tbaytel, and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation announced the return of the Fountain Tire Summer Classic to the lineup of events at this year’s Mackenzie Tour – PGA Tour Canada event.

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