Media Releases

Answering the Call: TBRHSC Celebrates Nursing Week 2021

May 10, 2021

During the week of May 10-16, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is celebrating Nursing Week to recognize the vital contributions nurses make to the delivery of quality patient care in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario.

Cancer Doesn’t Stop for COVID-19

May 7, 2021

While COVID-19 is dominating our news headlines, cancer continues to impact the health of too many individuals across Northwestern Ontario. And in a time when we are all doing our best to stay healthy, it’s important to stay up to date with your screening.

COVID-19 Outbreak on 2B Medical Inpatient Unit Declared Over

May 4, 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak that was declared March 30, 2021, on Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC)’s 2B Medical Inpatient Unit is over.

Hospital Seeks Input for Strategic Plan 2026

April 15, 2021

Leadership with the regional hospital for all Northwestern Ontario is reaching out to anyone who wants a say in the future direction through its strategic planning process. Among other outcomes, Strategic Plan 2026 will prioritize the needs of the community, and advance partnerships and health system integration. Work began on this a couple of months ago.

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.