Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Celebrates Franco-Ontarian DaySeptember 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.read more about 'Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Celebrates Franco-Ontarian Day'
Local Cancer Research Will Help Regional PatientsAugust 30, 2022 A local cancer research project in Northwestern Ontario is revealing new insights into how treatment for prostate and bladder cancers differs for patients depending on where they live in the region.read more about 'Local Cancer Research Will Help Regional Patients'
Level Orange (Restrict) and Essential Care PartnersAugust 5, 2022 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) has had a significant rise in the number COVID-19 positive cases over the last several weeks. This has resulted in an increased number of admissions to both the medical/surgical units and critical care. In order to protect our patients, staff and visitors we have moved our internal COVID-19 Pandemic Response Level to Orange (Restrict) as of Friday, August 5th.read more about 'Level Orange (Restrict) and Essential Care Partners'
Thunder Bay 50/50 Draw Funds Huge Leap in TechnologyAugust 4, 2022 There were 5,000+ other winners in the Thunder Bay 50/50 draw last year you didn’t hear about – and you may even be one of them. That’s because everyone who undergoes minimally invasive surgery at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in the next year will benefit from upgraded minimally invasive surgery suites (MIS suites). That includes one upgraded with proceeds from Thunder Bay 50/50 ticket sales.read more about 'Thunder Bay 50/50 Draw Funds Huge Leap in Technology'
Thunder Bay's World-Class Urology Program is Thanks to YouJuly 28, 2022 We often talk about bringing world-class healthcare to Thunder Bay with the support of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation donors. But when it comes to urology, “world-class” takes on a higher meaning. That’s because in several cases, we offer prostate and kidney stone treatments that aren’t available elsewhere in Ontario or even most places in the world.read more about 'Thunder Bay's World-Class Urology Program is Thanks to You'
Emergency Department UpdateJuly 25, 2022 The Emergency Department (ED) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) continues to experience high volumes of patients. There is a high demand for hospital services and we are seeing higher acuity patients. As patients are seen based on an assessment of individual illness, this will likely mean longer than normal wait times for less severe illness.read more about 'Emergency Department Update'
Data Drives Change at the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke NetworkJune 30, 2022 The Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network, part of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), collects and reviews data on the stroke system of care, including how patients arrive at the hospital, rehabilitation, and follow up services, to help drive the delivery of quality care for the people of Northwestern Ontario.read more about 'Data Drives Change at the Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network'
Life after Stroke: Keeping Connected in the CommunityJune 29, 2022 Stroke is a sudden and life-altering event that may require an extended recovery period. More than 400,000 Canadians are living with the effects of stroke. Family members and caregivers can also be impacted, often taking on supportive roles in the stroke survivor’s recovery.read more about 'Life after Stroke: Keeping Connected in the Community'
A Real Need to STOP THE BLEED®June 28, 2022 The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) Trauma Program wants to support the community to be better prepared for traumatic events through awareness, education and bleeding management training.read more about 'A Real Need to STOP THE BLEED®'
Masking Requirements for Patients and VisitorsJune 9, 2022 While masking requirements in some locations are expiring, organizations may implement their own policies. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will maintain masking requirements and entrance screening for patients and visitors for the foreseeable future.read more about 'Masking Requirements for Patients and Visitors'