Media Releases

First ‘Blood on Board’ program for Northern Ontario to launch in spring

January 18, 2023

Ornge, Ontario’s provider of air ambulance and critical care transport services, and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) are pleased to announce northern Ontario’s first ‘Blood on Board’ program. Ornge paramedics will have blood on the aircraft, allowing crews to launch without delay bringing blood products with them to communities across the north by air and shortening time to administration to patients in need.

Dr. Christopher Mushquash Part of Team Nationally Recognized for Contributions to Clinical Psychology

December 15, 2022

A local clinical psychologist is part of the team led by Dr. Martin Drapeau (Lead Researcher, McGill University) and Dr. Maxine Holmqvist (Lead Clinician, University of Manitoba) that has been nationally recognized for their outstanding contributions to the practice and profession of clinical psychology by the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA).

Cancer Care in Northwestern Ontario Getting a Huge Boost

November 14, 2022

People who live in Northwestern Ontario will soon have access to improved cancer care services closer to home thanks to funding from the Ontario government, Cancer Care Ontario and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.

Hospital’s Cardiovascular Surgery Project Celebrates Move to Next Stage

October 19, 2022

Representatives from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation joined Kevin Holland, Member of Provincial Parliament for Thunder Bay-Atikokan, to share details of the next stage of the Cardiovascular Surgery Project.

Emergency Wait Time Alert for Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

October 17, 2022

Our Emergency Department (ED) continues to experience high volumes of patients. As patients are seen based on an assessment of individual illness this will likely mean longer than normal wait times for those that have less severe emergencies.

New Cancer Awareness Campaign Features Survivors Sharing Their Stories

October 3, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Prevention & Screening Clinical Services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is launching a campaign that features stories from individuals who have gone through the breast cancer journey as a patient, advocate or supporter.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Commemorates the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

September 30, 2022

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), joined by Elder Myria Esquega, drummers, and artist Ryan Pooman from Thunder Bay, commemorated the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day).

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Celebrates Franco-Ontarian Day

September 23, 2022

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), joined by representatives from the community’s Francophone organizations, recognized the rich Francophone culture in Northwestern Ontario by raising the Franco-Ontarian Day flag today.

TBRHSC Earns Highest Possible Standing in Accreditation Report

July 20, 2022

For the first time in the Hospital’s history, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is among a group of select hospitals in Canada to receive the highest possible designation from Accreditation Canada, ‘Accredited with Exemplary Standing’.

FedNor invests more than $2.3 million in medical technology and innovation in the Thunder Bay region

July 19, 2022

The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Superior North announced today a FedNor investment of $2.3 million in support of three medical technology and innovation projects in the Thunder Bay region. The funding will support medical research and development, create and maintain jobs, and enable future growth opportunities.

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