Publications

Living Donation Week: What's Your Story?

September 13, 2023

This year for Living Donation Week (September 10-16), Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) along with University Health Network (UHN) Centre for Living Organ Donation and centres across Canada, are recognizing individuals who have donated and received a living donor organ.

'First-in-Canada' laser treating patients in Thunder Bay

September 12, 2023

Dr. Hazem Elmansy, a urologist at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, is the first doctor in Canada to use the cutting-edge technology MOSES 2.0 that treats patients with enlarged prostates and those with very large kidney stones.

A Fresh Start: Flavours Café Brings New Options to Hospital Patrons, Staff

September 8, 2023

If you visit Flavours Café at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) you’ll notice some changes. Post-pandemic, the community was hungry for a fresh start and rejuvenating change. Feedback from hospital staff and other customers encouraged Sodexo, the retail owners of Flavours Café, to breathe new life into the space.

Resetting After the Pandemic

September 6, 2023

When you come to 2C at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), you get the impression that the staff love what they do and are committed to their work.

Truth and Reconciliation Opening Ceremony

September 6, 2023

The rain may have delayed us at the moment, but the Every Child Matters flag will fly outside our Hospital all month in recognition of Truth and Reconciliation.

MOSES 2.0 is a holmium laser system that can be used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and kidney stones.

Another First for Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s World-Class Urology Program

August 31, 2023

On June 8, 2023, TBRHSC became the first in Canada to perform holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) using MOSES 2.0, the latest innovation in urological laser technology.

Doing Well By Doing Good

August 25, 2023

Volunteering is the act of performing purposeful helping activities without the expectation of money in return. It aims to provide service to individuals or the community in order to create a positive impact.

Three Family Care Grants Make “Scary” Hospital Less Frightening for Our Youngest Patients

August 25, 2023

For children in the Paediatrics Unit (1B), our Hospital can be a scary place. But thanks to several Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation Family Care Grants, the Hospital is a little less frightening. A new kid-sized wheelchair, two different vein finders, and new waterless bottle warmers will help improve comfort and safety for our smallest patients.

Surgical Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) Team

TBRHSC Implements Digital Asynchronous Video Technology

July 10, 2023

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is integrating digital, asynchronous video technology into their clinical workflows for surgical patients using technology developed by Health Care Transformation.

Paws and Relax: Therapy Dogs for Hospital Staff

July 5, 2023

Pets serve a great purpose in our daily lives. In addition to being our furry friends, some are trained to perform specific duties. Therapy dogs undergo an extensive evaluation process to become certified and take on unique roles.