Publications

The Screen for Life Coach offers breast, cervical, and colon cancer screening services across Northwestern Ontario.

Screen for Life Coach Booking Locally Before Regional Tour

March 3, 2025

Getting screened for cancer can fall to the bottom of your to-do list for many reasons: a busy schedule, accessing a primary care provider, or maybe you’re not sure if it’s even necessary. With the Screen for Life Coach (Coach) parked in various locations around Thunder Bay until the end of March, there’s no better time to check cancer screening off your list.

Temporary Closure of Bear (B1) Parking Lot

February 28, 2025

Starting Saturday, March 1, the Bear (B1) parking lot at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre will be temporarily closed to accommodate construction of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program.

We'd like to introduce you to a couple of vital members of the PETT — Michelle, an RN, and Jordan, an RRT.

Team Spotlight: Paediatric Emergency Transport Team

February 18, 2025

In collaboration with the existing provincial transport teams and ORNGE, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre's Paediatric Emergency Transport Team (PETT) is drastically improving access to care and reducing wait times for patients in communities across Northwestern Ontario, so they can receive the emergency care they need as fast as possible.

Dr. Dominique Cava, Research Associate in Data Science and AI-North Coordinator, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity, NOSM University.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11)

February 11, 2025

Each year on February 11, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This day is a reminder that women and girls play a critical role in science and technology communities and that their participation should be strengthened.

(L-R): Scott Longridge and Amanda Sanche. Scott Longridge completed the Cardiovascular Perfusion Program at The Michener Institute of Education at University Health Network (UHN) and is currently serving as a perfusionist at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at UHN until the launch of TBRHSC’s CVS program. Amanda Sanche is in year two of the Cardiovascular Perfusion program at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN.

Heart Month: Celebrating Cardiovascular Perfusionists

February 7, 2025

February is Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health. In recognition of this important month, we are shining a spotlight on the dedicated teams who tirelessly deliver outstanding cardiac care across our Hospital. Their expertise, compassion, and commitment to improving patient outcomes play a crucial role in ensuring healthier hearts in our community.

TBRHSC Board Chair’s Report (February 2025)

February 6, 2025

I would like to begin my first report of 2025 by expressing gratitude to our incredible staff, professional staff, volunteers and learners for their hard work over the holidays. The holiday season is typically a very busy time for our Emergency Department and with the influx of respiratory illnesses, these past couple of months were no exception to previous years. Thank you for your dedication to providing the highest quality care to the people of Northwestern Ontario.

Emergency Department Update

February 4, 2025

Our Emergency Department (ED) continues to experience high volumes of patients. As patients are seen based on an assessment of individual illness this will likely mean longer than normal wait times for those that have less severe emergencies.

Board of Directors / Conseil d’administration

January 21, 2025

The Board of Directors invites interested Northwestern Ontario residents to consider serving as members of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Board of Directors or its Board Committees. Successful candidates are expected to participate actively in governance activities for a three-year term.

National Ribbon Skirt Day

January 4, 2025

January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day. Indigenous Ribbon Skirts are vibrant symbols of identity, resilience, and tradition among Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island.

Patient Family Advisors at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, alongside front line staff, physicians and administrative staff, have developed a framework for incorporating co-design into the care delivered at our Hospital.

Co-Design Development: Building the Future Together

December 17, 2024

As part of the Patient Experience strategic priority in Strategic Plan 2026, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) has begun the design and implementation of a co-design framework. This framework aims to foster a shared understanding of co-design among staff, patients, and families, ensuring it becomes a cornerstone of how we deliver care.