February marked a celebration of excellence at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) as the Hospital honoured the recipients of the 2024 iCare Impact Awards, a peer-to-peer recognition program.
March is Kidney Health Month, and we want to raise awareness about kidney disease and its impact on the people of Northwestern Ontario. Throughout the month, we will be featuring members of the Renal team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), and highlight the incredible care they provide for renal patients across our region.
In 1995, the McKellar General Hospital (first opened in 1903), and the Port Arthur General Hospital (first opened in 1909) merged to become the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Originally, the province had intended to refurbish one of the two original hospitals to provide acute care to Northwestern Ontario, following the merger.
Getting screened for cancer can fall to the bottom of your to-do list for many reasons: a busy schedule, accessing a primary care provider, or maybe you’re not sure if it’s even necessary. With the Screen for Life Coach (Coach) parked in various locations around Thunder Bay until the end of March, there’s no better time to check cancer screening off your list.
Starting Saturday, March 1, the Bear (B1) parking lot at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program.
In collaboration with the existing provincial transport teams and ORNGE, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Paediatric Emergency Transport Team (PETT) is drastically improving access to care and reducing wait times for patients in communities across Northwestern Ontario, so they can receive the emergency care they need as fast as possible.
Each year on February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.
February is Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. In recognition of this important month, we are shining a spotlight on the dedicated teams who tirelessly deliver outstanding cardiac care across our Hospital. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment to improving patient outcomes play a crucial role in ensuring healthier hearts in our community.
I would like to begin my first report of 2025 by expressing gratitude to our incredible staff, professional staff, volunteers and learners for their hard work over the holidays. The holiday season is typically a very busy time for our Emergency Department and with the influx of respiratory illnesses, these past couple of months were no exception to previous years. Thank you for your dedication to providing the highest quality care to the people of Northwestern Ontario.
