Media Releases

Investment in Cardiovascular Surgical Services Provides Care Closer to Home

August 11, 2020

Earlier today, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre welcomed a site visit from the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and MPP for Kenora—Rainy River. Minister Rickford visited to applaud our Hospital’s advancements in comprehensive cardiovascular care and reaffirm the Government of Ontario’s commitment to establish a full cardiovascular surgery program for the patients of Northwestern Ontario.

Hospital’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre takes on Appointment Scheduling for Local Testing

August 7, 2020

Beginning August 10th, the Hospital will assume the testing appointments scheduling duties from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and will be the main contact for booking COVID-19 testing appointments in the community.

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.

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