Publications

Heart Failure Awareness Week: May 3-9

May 3, 2021

As the impact of heart failure (HF) continues to grow across Canada and throughout the world, it is becoming increasingly important in raising awareness among patients and their families.

Preparing for What's Next

May 3, 2021

As of this mid-April writing, the active number of COVID-19 cases in the Thunder Bay district continues to drop (although, as we’ve already seen, that can change quickly), while areas in southern Ontario are again seeing numbers spike as the pandemic’s third wave takes hold.

Dr. Bruce Pynn (left) and Dr. Yasser Labib, Anesthesiologist.

Dentistry and COVID-19: Suited Up and Ready for the Next Patient

May 1, 2021

Visiting the dentist might not be at the top of one’s to-do list, especially during a pandemic, but oral health is an integral part of overall health and well-being.

Meet Angela Kakepetum: Indigenous Patient Navigator

April 29, 2021

For many people living in remote First Nation communities across Northwestern Ontario, coming to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre for medical treatment is their first trip to Thunder Bay. Adjusting to the city away from home can be challenging, especially for those who cannot speak English.

Urgent Care From the Comfort of Home

April 28, 2021

Urgent care from the comfort of home is proving to be a welcomed and convenient care option for residents in Thunder Bay who’d rather avoid a trip to the Emergency Department.

National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Volunteers and Patient Family Advisors

April 23, 2021

Each year, during National Volunteer Week, we make a special effort to recognize the valuable contributions of hundreds of volunteers who give generously of their skills, energy, and everyone’s most valuable resource – time.

HELP Volunteer: Rachel Macesemchuk

April 22, 2021

The Hospital Elder Life Program at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is proud to highlight our volunteer Rachel Macesemchuk.

Volunteering during Pandemic: A Meaningful Experience

April 20, 2021

When Casey Kuoppala applied to become a volunteer at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, no one could have imagined that a pandemic was about to radically change all of our lives.

The Value of One, the Power of Many

April 19, 2021

We are all in this together! So goes the saying that has become synonymous with the COVID-19 pandemic. It also ties in well with Volunteer Canada’s theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week: the value of one, the power of many.

COVID-19 Vaccinations for High-Risk Individuals: Frequently Asked Questions

April 11, 2021

Here are some answers to your most frequently asked questions about vaccinations for high-risk individuals.