Media Releases

Voluntary Indigenous Self-ID Option Offered at TBRHSC

April 7, 2021

To better serve the Indigenous population in Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) has adopted a self-identification process to better understand patients and improve how they are served.

Expansion of Spinal Surgery Program Benefits Patients in Northwestern Ontario

April 5, 2021

The expansion of orthopaedic surgical services means more patients and families will experience the benefits of care close to home across Northwestern Ontario.

Cancer Doesn’t Stop for COVID-19: Don’t Miss the Bus!

March 31, 2021

After spending the winter months in Thunder Bay, the Screen for Life Coach is ready to hit the road into the region this spring starting April 8th.

Hospital Declares COVID-19 Outbreak on 2B Medical Unit

March 30, 2021

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre confirms today an outbreak of COVID-19 is declared on our 2B Medical Unit. The health and safety of all staff, professional staff, patients and the community is our utmost priority.

Hospital Activates COVID-19 Response Level Grey

March 13, 2021

The health and safety of all staff, professional staff, patients and the community is the utmost priority of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). In response to the increase in cases of COVID-19 in our community, combined with the pressures on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a COVID-19 outbreak on the 1A Medical Unit, TBRHSC is now in Level Grey (Lockdown).

Hospital Declares COVID-19 Outbreak on 1A Medicine

March 12, 2021

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre confirms today an outbreak of COVID-19 is declared on our 1A Medicine unit. The health and safety of all staff, professional staff, patients and the community is our utmost priority.

Media Release: Hospital responds to increasing COVID-19 cases

February 27, 2021

The COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving. As of today, there are 35 patients admitted to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) who are COVID-19 positive. Of those, 10 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The overall capacity is approximately 75%. TBRHSC's Incident Management Team (IMT) is meeting on a daily basis to implement a safe and appropriate response. Ensuring the availability of specialized acute care services is a priority.

Major Milestone in COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery

February 11, 2021

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) in partnership with the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Long-Term Care Homes reached a major milestone this week with 95% of long-term care home residents in the Thunder Bay District having now received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and many having received the second dose of the two-dose series.

New Interactive Digital Tool Improves Access to Patient Care

January 28, 2021

A new digital tool is helping to keep surgical patients connected to their health care providers from the comfort of their home.

COVID-19 Vaccine Update for January 25th

January 26, 2021

Thunder Bay’s COVID-19 vaccine program is a collaborative effort between the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU). TBRHSC has revised information on the Pfizer vaccination rollout from the provincial government which gave an update today, following Pfizer’s decision to pause and slow down their supply chain for a few weeks. As you know, we are expecting considerably fewer vaccination doses than originally planned over the next few weeks.