Publications

The Impact of Volunteers at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

April 22, 2026

For Megan Valente, those small, everyday moments are what define the impact volunteers have at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

National Volunteer Week 2026: Ignite Volunteerism

April 19, 2026

During National Volunteer Week 2026 (April 19-25), Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation are celebrating the dedicated volunteers who help enhance the patient and family experience every day. This year’s theme from Volunteer Canada, Ignite Volunteerism, recognizes the power of volunteerism to inspire connection, compassion and community impact.

Long time Hospital Volunteer Honoured

April 17, 2026

A long time volunteer at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) has been recognized for more than three decades of service with the dedication of a space that has quietly supported patients in need.

TBRHSC Launches Upgrade to Critical Sterilization Department to Support Cardiovascular Surgery Expansion

April 15, 2026

A significant behind-the-scenes transformation is underway at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), with a major renovation and expansion of the Medical Device Reprocessing Department (MDRD).

At TBRHSC, our team approaches every conversation about donation with care and compassion, ensuring patients and families have the information they need to make informed, life-saving choices.

Be A Donor: Hospital Raising Awareness on the importance of Organ and Tissue Donation

April 9, 2026

For Be A Donor Month, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is raising awareness about the urgent need for organ and tissue donors in our community and across the province.

Patricia Lang, Chair, TBRHSC Board of Directors

TBRHSC Board Chair Report (April 2026)

April 2, 2026

Our Hospital’s Board Chair, Patricia Lang, shares some key updates, successes and reflections from the most recent Board of Directors meeting on April 1st.

The Endoscopy Unit at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

March 24, 2026

Behind every colonoscopy, every polyp removed, and every cancer detected early is an entire team working together.

In Memoriam: Elder Aaron Therriault

March 18, 2026

We send our deepest condolences to Elder Aaron Therriault’s family, friends, his community of Aroland First Nation, and all those affected by this loss as our dear friend makes his way to the Spirit World.

The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) has been used to screen for colon cancer in Ontario since 2018. It is a test that effectively detects microscopic amounts of blood in the stool.

What Can Your Poop Tell You?

March 6, 2026

It’s not a conversation most people want to have: stool samples and cancer. But when it comes to colon cancer, avoiding the conversation can be far more uncomfortable than having it.

SCOPE (Surgical Care Optimization & Primary Care Education) on May 4, 2026

March 2, 2026

Registration is now open for SCOPE (Surgical Care Optimization & Primary Care Education), hosted by the Regional Surgical Services team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.