Media Releases

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre receives National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes from the American College of Surgeons

November 20, 2019

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has been recognized by the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) as one of 88 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that achieved meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2018.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre among the Most Improved Renal Programs in Ontario

October 30, 2019

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre has been recognized by the Ontario Renal Network (ORN) for being among the most improved Regional Renal programs in Ontario.

Our Hearts At Home Cardiovascular Campaign Launches

October 16, 2019

Today, marked an important day in the future of healthcare in Northwestern Ontario. This morning, Our Hearts At Home Cardiovascular Campaign Chair, Paul Fitzpatrick, announced the launch of a multi-million dollar capital campaign to bring a full cardiovascular surgery program to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

Breast cancer has one of the highest survival rates of all cancer types in Ontario

October 10, 2019

In Ontario, breast cancer usually develops later in life, with over 83 per cent of cases being diagnosed in women over age 50. Research shows that women ages 50 to 74 who get checked regularly with mammography can lower their chances of dying from breast cancer. When caught early, almost all women will survive.

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).