Paul Carr has been a Patient Family Advisor (PFA) at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre since November 2012. Working mainly within the Cardiovascular and Stroke Program, Paul generously donates his time and knowledge, and brings the patient perspective – which is instrumental in helping to improve the patient experience.
A Patient Family Advisor (PFA) is a volunteer that has chosen to make a difference in the experience of care of others by donating their time, sharing their expertise and previous experiences of care to help us understand what we are doing well and where there is opportunity for improvement.
From April 24 to 30, 2022, Volunteer Canada, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation (TBRHSF) celebrate Canada’s 24 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week.
We recently celebrated Employee Recognition Week at our Hospital from February 27th to March 4th. It’s a week dedicated to celebrating the people, including medical staff, employees, teams, volunteers, Patient Family Advisors, and others - who are making a difference for patients and families in Northwestern Ontario through their outstanding service and dedication.
Oncology Nursing Day (April 5) recognizes the incredible role that oncology nurses play in our national health care system. This year’s theme is Together Again: Connection, Reflection and Celebration.
The goal of this month-long campaign is to increase awareness about cervical cancer screening and encourage eligible individuals living in Northwestern Ontario to book a Pap test to get screened for cervical cancer.
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.
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.
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.