Volunteering is the act of performing purposeful helping activities without the expectation of money in return. It aims to provide service to individuals or the community in order to create a positive impact.
For children in the Paediatrics Unit (1B), our Hospital can be a scary place. But thanks to several Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation Family Care Grants, the Hospital is a little less frightening. A new kid-sized wheelchair, two different vein finders, and new waterless bottle warmers will help improve comfort and safety for our smallest patients.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is integrating digital, asynchronous video technology into their clinical workflows for surgical patients using technology developed by Health Care Transformation.
Pets serve a great purpose in our daily lives. In addition to being our furry friends, some are trained to perform specific duties. Therapy dogs undergo an extensive evaluation process to become certified and take on unique roles.
In Canada, there is one stroke approximately every five minutes. For the best patient outcomes, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and hospitals need to be ready to ensure patients receive the right care in a timely way.
Dr. Miranda Lesperance (pictured 3rd from the left), Vice President, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity and Inclusion, recently had a unique opportunity to connect with Indigenous health leaders from Australia, to speak about advancing health equity and inclusion for Indigenous Peoples in Northwestern Ontario.
There is certainly a feeling of renewal and energy in the air these days at TBRHSC. Perhaps it’s the warmer weather. Perhaps it is the fact that after three years of dealing with COVID-19, there is some sense of normalcy beginning to return. Most likely, it’s a combination of the two. Regardless, it is refreshing and welcomed.
Meet Megan Kelly, an energetic and compassionate Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse who recently graduated from Lakehead University with a Bachelor of Science and Nursing in June of 2022. After completing her degree, Megan relocated to Thunder Bay from southern Ontario.
After graduating in 2014 from Lakehead University, Erika Bishop started her career at TBRHSC working as a cardiac nurse. In 2017, she moved over to the hemodialysis unit and continues working there in a casual position.
