Publications

At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tips & Tricks

March 29, 2022

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is Ontario’s colon cancer screening test for individuals between the ages of 50 and 74 years who have no first-degree family history (i.e. parent, sibling, child) of colon cancer.

8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer

March 28, 2022

Colon cancer is the third most common form of cancer diagnosed in Ontario. It is also the third most common cause of cancer death among Ontario men and women.

TBRHSC Laboratory Staff Awarded Scholarships for Continuing Education

March 15, 2022

Clinical laboratory testing plays an essential role in the delivery of quality health care. In an ever-changing, complex scientific field, continued education is essential for laboratory staff to keep pace with advances in medicine and to maintain high proficiency in their work.

Social Work Week (March 7-13)

March 7, 2022

Social workers play a critical role in hospital settings by helping patients and families address the impact of illness and treatment. Tremendous stress often stems from hospitalizations that are sudden and, at times, related to catastrophic illness or injury.

The “Heart” of Our Cardiac Program Needs Replacing

February 18, 2022

It’s a piece of equipment so vital to cardiac care that it’s been called the “heart” of the Cardiovascular Sciences Program. And now, it needs replacing.

Cardiology Technologist Day (February 14)

February 14, 2022

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.

The Screen For Life Coach: Cancer Screening for Today, Tomorrow and for Life

February 6, 2022

Cancer screening sees what you can’t. In fact, cancer screening is for eligible individuals who don’t have any symptoms, allowing you the chance to be proactive with your health. The earlier you detect cancer, the more treatable it can be.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Launches Digital Patient Guidance through the Cancer Care Journey

February 4, 2022

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Regional Cancer Care Northwest is now virtually supporting oncology patients through their cancer care journey through a remote patient monitoring app.

Report from Gord Wickham

February 2, 2022

As we approach the two-year mark of this pandemic and cases regionally are surging, it is important to take a moment and let that statistic sink in -- this has been going on almost two full years.

Discover Your Cancer IQ

January 27, 2022

Everyone has been affected by cancer in some way – a family member, a friend, a colleague or maybe even you. Recent statistics show that 2 in 5 Canadians are expected to develop cancer in their lifetime. Since cancer is part of our lives and our everyday health conversations, it is important that you are aware of your cancer risk and how you can prevent it.