Our Hospital’s Board Chair, Gord Wickham, shares some key updates, successes and reflections from the most recent Board of Directors meeting on April 5th.
Sometimes what the dentist can see during an exam is literally just the tip of what’s happening underneath. That’s why X-rays are the standard of care for patients. However, many patients including some in Critical Care (ICU), oncology, and cardiac are not mobile enough leave their room. Now, thanks in part to a Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation Family CARE Grant, those X-rays will come to them.
Even though Ed Lauzon is now retired, the long-time IT professional and manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health still has a strong interest in ensuring high-quality care. He knows as much as anyone that some of the “extras” that can make such a difference in patients’ and families’ lives just aren’t in the budget.
March 15, 2023 marks this year’s celebration of Dietitians Day in Canada. It celebrates dietitians as regulated health care professionals, committed to using their specialized knowledge and skills to translate the science of nutrition into terms everyone can understand to unlock food’s potential and support healthy living for all Canadians.
From February 26 to March 3, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) celebrated Employee Recognition Week.
March is Child Life Month, a time to recognize and celebrate important members of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre team — Child Life Specialists.
Cardiology Technologist Day is celebrated annually on February 14th to highlight the important role of the profession in the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias and heart disease.
February is Heart Month, and we want to use this opportunity to recognize the extraordinary team of health care workers at our Hospital who provide world-class cardiovascular care to patients and their families across Northwestern Ontario.
When Michael was diagnosed with cancer, he was fortunate that he had people to talk to. They helped him prepare for the road ahead. Today, he shares his story in hopes of inspiring and helping others who may be going through a similar experience.
