Media Releases

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

April 4, 2022

The goal of this month-long campaign is to increase awareness about cervical cancer screening and encourage eligible individuals living in Northwestern Ontario to book a Pap test to get screened for cervical cancer.

Don’t Miss the Bus! Get Screened for Cancer

March 31, 2022

The Screen for Life Coach is ready to hit the road. From April to October, this mobile health screening service will visit more than 40 different locations providing breast, cervical and colon cancer screening to individuals across Northwestern Ontario.

Cyclotron providing a reliable supply of isotopes for patient care at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

March 25, 2022

Since last year, the cyclotron at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) has been providing a reliable supply of isotopes used for patient care.

Masking and Entrance Screening to Continue at Our Hospital

March 21, 2022

This is a friendly reminder that masking, along with entrance screening, will continue to be required to enter Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and all satellite buildings.

Take Control to Prevent Colon Cancer

March 2, 2022

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is encouraging you to take action against colon cancer by learning about steps you can take at home to reduce your risk.

Hospital’s Internal COVID-19 Pandemic Response Moves to Level Grey

January 24, 2022

In response to the increase in COVID-19 admissions to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and across the province, as well as the impact of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, our Hospital has moved its internal COVID-19 Pandemic Response Level from Red (Control) to Grey (Lockdown).

Media Update on TBRHSC’s COVID-19 Pandemic Response

January 5, 2022

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is proactively taking further measures to ensure the safest possible environment for patients and staff as the Hospital sees an increase in the number of COVID-19 patients.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre welcomes first baby of 2022

January 2, 2022

It did not take long for Thunder Bay's first baby of 2022 to arrive and both Mother and baby are doing well.

Reminder on Mandatory Masking at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

December 30, 2021

As COVID-19 cases continue to increase in our community it is important that we remind everyone that masks are mandatory at our Hospital.

NOSM, TBRHSC and TBRHRI collaborate on the appointment of a joint Associate Scientist focused on social accountability and health education systems

November 1, 2021

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), in partnership with the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), announce Dr. Brianne Wood as the inaugural joint Social Accountability and Learning Health Systems Associate Scientist for a two-year term.