Media Releases

TBRHSC and TBRHRI Year in Review: Celebrating Year One Progress on Strategic Plan 2026

June 22, 2023

This week marks one year since the launch of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) jointly released Strategic Plan 2026, and we are pleased to report back to the community on the progress made throughout the year.

Masking, Essential Care Partner / Care Partner, and Hospital Entrance Update

May 23, 2023

As we continue to see lower rates of COVID-19 in our community, we are happy to move forward with Phase 3 of our transition out of pandemic response activities.

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

April 25, 2023

For National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week (April 23-30), 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.

Pap-A-Palooza returns: It’s time to book your Pap test

April 3, 2023

Prevention and Screening Clinical Services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and 30 health care organizations across Northwestern Ontario are celebrating the launch of Pap-A-Palooza 2023. Throughout the month of April, this campaign aims to increase awareness about cervical screening and encourage eligible individuals living in Northwestern Ontario to book a Pap test.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Transitioning Out of COVID-19 Pandemic Response

March 31, 2023

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences (TBRHSC) is outlining the steps that will transition the Hospital out of COVID-19 pandemic response and into a “new normal”.

The Screen for Life Coach: Going the Distance to Find Cancer

March 31, 2023

The Screen for Life Coach is ready to hit the road for their 2023 travel season. Between April and October, the Coach will visit over 40 communities across Northwestern Ontario offering breast, cervical and colon screening. Routine screening is important because it can find early changes that could lead to cancer.

Dr. Christopher Mushquash honoured with prestigious Canada Gairdner Momentum Award

March 30, 2023

The 2023 Canada Gairdner Award recipients have been announced, and local clinical psychologist Dr. Christopher Mushquash is being honoured for his work in Indigenous-led mental health and substance use research.

Wipe out Colon Cancer: 50 percent of eligible people are due for screening

March 1, 2023

Many people in Northwestern Ontario are still not completing the recommended screening test to check for colon cancer. Colon Cancer Awareness Month launches today, and Dr. Jordan Green, Regional Colorectal Screening and GI Endoscopy Lead for Ontario Health — Cancer Care Ontario at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, urges people in our region to get screened for colon cancer by completing a simple, take-home kit.

Wake the Giant Launches Virtual Indigenous Culture and Inclusivity Training with Local Health Partners

February 24, 2023

Today, Wake the Giant, joined by the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, introduced a new way to learn about the history of Indigenous Peoples and anti-Indigenous racism strategies.

Community Commitment Program for Nurses Approves Grants for TBRHSC

January 25, 2023

The Community Commitment Program for Nurses funding has approved more than 70 grants for Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBHRSC).