Media Releases

Same place, new test: The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is now available in Ontario

June 24, 2019

FIT is a simple, safe and accurate way to check for colon cancer

Hospital Celebrates Improved Education with Grand Opening of New Ibn Sina Simulation Lab

May 15, 2019

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.

National Organ and Tissue Donation Week 2019

Hospital Encourages Community to Register as Organ and Tissue Donors

April 23, 2019

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.

Hospital and Health Research Institute Welcome New Executive Vice President of Research, Quality & Academics and Chief Nursing Executive

April 9, 2019

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.

Don’t Miss the Bus! Screen for Life Coach Returning to Region

April 8, 2019

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.

Hospital Aims to be a Healthy Eating Leader

April 3, 2019

Positive change is coming to the retail food environment at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (the Hospital).

Notice of Gastrointestinal Outbreak

April 2, 2019

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.

Pap-A-Palooza campaign back to promote cervical cancer screening

April 1, 2019

‘Pap-A-Palooza’ is back. This is the fourth year of the campaign coordinated by Prevention and Screening Services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. The month-long campaign increases awareness and encourages women to book a Pap test to get screened for cervical cancer.

Notice of Influenza Outbreak at the Hospital

March 27, 2019

An Influenza A outbreak has been declared on unit 1A at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (the Hospital). All patients and staff are being closely monitored for signs of infection and treated accordingly.

Enhanced Access to Stroke Care Benefits Patients in Northwestern Ontario

February 28, 2019

Endovascular Treatment (EVT) is indicated for patients with acute ischemic strokes and large vessel occlusion (LVO) that removes large stroke-causing clots from the brain and substantially improves the chance for a better outcome. Time-is-brain in acute stroke treatment and prolonged times to accessing EVT may reduce benefits for eligible patients.