Publications

Volunteering is Empathy in Action

April 24, 2022

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.

Report from Gord Wickham

April 7, 2022

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.

Celebrating the 19th Annual Oncology Nursing Day

April 5, 2022

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.

Pap-A-Palooza campaign returns to promote cervical cancer screening

April 4, 2022

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.

At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Tips & Tricks

March 29, 2022

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.

8 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer

March 28, 2022

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.

TBRHSC Laboratory Staff Awarded Scholarships for Continuing Education

March 15, 2022

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.

Social Work Week (March 7-13)

March 7, 2022

Social workers play a critical role in hospital settings by helping patients and families address the impact of illness and treatment. Tremendous stress often stems from hospitalizations that are sudden and, at times, related to catastrophic illness or injury.

The “Heart” of Our Cardiac Program Needs Replacing

February 18, 2022

It’s a piece of equipment so vital to cardiac care that it’s been called the “heart” of the Cardiovascular Sciences Program. And now, it needs replacing.

Cardiology Technologist Day (February 14)

February 14, 2022

Cardiology Technologist Day is celebrated annually on February 14th to highlight the important role of the profession in the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias and heart disease.