Publications

Getting Shots in Arms

August 17, 2021

While most of the attention directed at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s role during the COVID-19 pandemic has focused on intensive care capacity and managing treatment for those who have suffered the most serious effects of the virus, the Hospital has also been playing an important role in the vaccination process.

Essential Care Partners at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

July 27, 2021

In May 2021, Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC) welcomed back Essential Care Partners (ECPs) for all admitted patients as a result of the low number of active COVID-19 cases and rising vaccination numbers in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario.

Volunteers Are Coming Back!

July 26, 2021

Volunteers like Mandy Solly are happy to be returning to volunteer at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, many for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hospital Celebrates Rathbone Scholarship Winners

July 15, 2021

Ongoing education and training is crucial to ensure Clinical Laboratory staff at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) can provide the best patient care. Thanks to the Dr. Douglas Rathbone Scholarship Fund and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, 15 hardworking individuals from TBRHSC’s lab were awarded scholarships to continue their education and professional development.

New Fusion Biopsy Technique Faster, Safer, Better

July 14, 2021

Patients in Thunder Bay have a new and more effective way of getting a prostate cancer biopsy – and it’s an Ontario first north of Toronto.

Practice Sun Safety this Summer

July 13, 2021

Summer is upon us and sun safety is important when spending time outdoors. Whether it is hot and sunny outside or a cloudy day, no one is completely safe from the effects of the sun, but there are things you can do to increase your sun safety this summer.

Fostering a Culture of Kindness

July 6, 2021

The past year has been extremely challenging for the health care profession. Health care workers are experiencing increasing rates of anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout due to the pandemic. Still, the staff, professional staff, and volunteers at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) continue to show remarkable resilience and dedication, showing up to work every day ready to provide exceptional care to our patients.

Support Service

July 5, 2021

The COVID-19 incident management team at the hospital, consisting of the organization’s top medical and administrative personnel, has been responsible for leading the facility through the past 16 months. Large administrative bodies, however, also need crucial support, and that’s where Amanda Walberg comes in.

Stroke Rehabilitation

June 28, 2021

It is a progressive, dynamic, goal-orientated process aimed at enabling a person with impairment to reach their optimal physical, cognitive, emotional, communicative, and social functional level.

Role of the Clinical Stroke Nurse

June 22, 2021

There are currently two Clinical Stroke Nurses at TBRHSC. Mallory Karsten and Barry Ducharme are responsible for providing leadership and coordination through the acute stroke delivery. One of their main roles is to attend Code Strokes called throughout the Hospital to provide support and to ensure timely and smooth transitions throughout the treatment processes.