Media Releases

Ontario Supporting New Cardiovascular Surgery Program in Thunder Bay

July 13, 2017

Ontario is increasing access to important health care services and reducing wait times for people in the North by investing in a comprehensive cardiovascular surgery facility at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Health Sciences Centre Announces New Board of Directors

June 23, 2017

On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Corporation. Four, three-year Board of Directors vacancies were filled.

Health Sciences Centre and Health Research Institute Celebrate Joint Annual General Meeting

June 23, 2017

For the first time, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute hosted a joint Annual General Meeting to celebrate another year of success and highlight shared goals and objectives for the upcoming year.

The Roar Continues - Over $1M Raised!

June 19, 2017

$54,106 raised for Prostate Cancer at the 2017 Tbaytel Motorcycle Ride for Dad, presented by WINMAR

Tbaytel Motorcycle Ride for Dad, presented by WINMAR, Takes Place Saturday

June 15, 2017

Members of the media are invited to attend the Roar for the Cure and Awards Presentations for the 17th Annual Tbaytel Motorcycle Ride for Dad, presented by WINMAR.

Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network Demonstrates Improvements in Care

June 14, 2017

Health Sciences Centre Continues to Perform Well Among Other Teaching Hospitals in Ontario and Canada

June 13, 2017

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre compares favourably to other teaching hospitals in Ontario and Canada according to the latest data released from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).

Improving Patient Care in Northwest Ontario

June 9, 2017

Ontario is improving patient care by providing better access to electronic health records for hospitals, agencies and clinics across Northwestern Ontario with a new regional data centre in Thunder Bay.

Hospital Joins Commuter Challenge for 5th Consecutive Year

June 5, 2017

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (our Hospital), EcoSuperior, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the City of Thunder Bay came together today to kick off the Commuter Challenge week by welcoming a group of cycling, walking, busing, and other commuters to the Health Sciences Centre.

Hospital and Health Unit Celebrate World No Tobacco Day by Launching New Quit Smoking Website

May 31, 2017

Today, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit partnered to release a new online smoking cessation support tool from the Northwest Tobacco Control Area Network (NW TCAN) called ‘NWQuit.com’.