Publications

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre implements further visitor restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

March 27, 2020

The health and safety of patients, their families, staff, professional staff, and the community is our utmost priority. To help prevent the risk or spread of COVID-19, only essential care partners will be permitted at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre until further notice. This extends to people who may have been previously identified as care partners in recent weeks.

Former Chief of Mishkeegogamang Says Don't Ignore Your Cancer Screening Letters

March 25, 2020

When Connie Gray-McKay turned 50 in 2012, she received a letter from the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) telling her it was time to start screening for breast cancer with a mammogram.

Enhancing Cancer Care at Home

March 25, 2020

Across Northwestern Ontario, donors are continuing to make HOPE possible for cancer patients and their families. Thanks to generous donors to the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, patients receiving cancer treatment in Hearst will benefit from a new Scale Tronix stand-on scale with height gauge.

Registered Dietitians: Making a Difference

March 17, 2020

Across Canada, March is Nutrition Month and March 18, 2020 is designated as Dietitian Day; a day to highlight the important work of dietitians in advancing health through food and nutrition.

Dr. Jordan Green Answers Common Colon Cancer Screening Questions

March 16, 2020

Nearly 40% of eligible adults in Northwestern Ontario are not up-to-date with their colon cancer screening. Knowing that colon cancer is 90% curable when detected early through screening, we really need to encourage our population to get screened.

Be Like Dennis: Get Screened for Colon Cancer

March 16, 2020

The simple, at-home colon cancer screening test that the Pellas received in the mail, after having their requisition completed by their doctor, is called a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) kit. The FIT kit is Ontario’s colon cancer screening test for average risk (no first-degree family history of colon cancer – e.g. parent, sibling, child) individuals between the ages of 50 and 74 years, every two years. It has been available since June of 2019, and it only requires that you to collect a small, single stool sample in a test kit.

Report from Matt Simeoni

March 11, 2020

I consider serving on the Board of Directors of our Hospital a great privilege. Although it requires an intensive commitment of time and energy, it is rewarding to be part of the quality care that is provided at our Hospital to the patients and families of Northwestern Ontario.

Family CARE Grants Fund Smaller Items at Hospital with Big Patient Benefits

March 10, 2020

In total 31 Family CARE grants, ranging from $90 to $5,000 were announced which will fund the purchase of equipment that will benefit patients across the Health Sciences Centre.

When Cancer Becomes Part of Life's Adventure

March 9, 2020

A lifelong outdoorsman, who loved his first career as a conservation officer and who now co-owns fishing and hunting lodges with his wife, Carolle, located northwest of Atikokan, they are no strangers to the aches and pains of 18-20 hour work days. But, over time Barry’s back became so sore, even while sleeping or sitting, that he had to have it checked.

Social Workers Lead Change: Social Work Week 2020

March 5, 2020

Social workers play a critical role in hospital settings by helping patients and families address the impact of illness and treatment.