Publications

MRT Week (November 5-11)

November 6, 2023

This week, we’re celebrating Medical Radiation Technologists (MRT) and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMS) who play an integral role in patient care. Medical radiation technologists (MRT) and diagnostic medical sonographers (DMS) perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy treatments. So, if you have ever had an x-ray, CT scan, MRI, nuclear medicine procedure, ultrasound or radiation therapy, you have been in contact with an MRT or DMS. They can be found in emergency departments, operating rooms, mobile breast screening vans as well as diagnostic imaging departments and clinics.

Prioritizing Men’s Health

November 2, 2023

Men’s health is a topic of importance, but talking about it isn’t often part of day-to-day conversation, and this has to change. In speaking with medical experts Dr. Samer Khalil, chief of psychiatry at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Dr. Walid Shahrour, a urologist at TBRHSC, three common themes appear across their practices. Here is what they have to say about critical aspects of men’s health that deserve our attention and action.

Masking Requirements for Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

November 1, 2023

We are experiencing impacts on our Inpatient units due to respiratory and influenza-like illnesses. For that reason, we are increasing our masking requirements effective Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

Celebrating Respiratory Therapist Week

October 23, 2023

Respiratory therapists (RTs) are highly-skilled health care professionals. They have specialized medical expertise and use their knowledge and skills to provide safe, high-quality care. If you have medical problems that may be caused by cardiorespiratory or respiratory-related issues, RTs are the experts who will work with you to diagnose, treat and manage your condition.

In celebration of 14 successful years of PFCC, TBRHSC is hosting a weeklong series of events called Sharing & Caring Together.

Sharing & Caring Together 2023

October 22, 2023

Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) is the philosophy that guides what we do, every day, to deliver exceptional care for every patient, every time. Working together with our patients and families, we are proud of the many initiatives developed and put into practice at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) to help improve the patient experience.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Recognized for Achievement in Organ and Tissue Donation

October 6, 2023

Ontario Health (Trillium Gift of Life Network [TGLN]) has presented Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) with an achievement award for its dedication to open communication about organ and tissue donation.

Report from Gord Wickham

October 5, 2023

I would like to begin my Board Chair report by acknowledging all the frontline staff, physicians, volunteers and senior leadership who had a very busy summer at TBRHSC while many of us enjoyed time with friends and family. Patient volumes at the Hospital were busy and that kept teams working hard around the clock.

Celebrating Sonography Week (October 2-6)

October 4, 2023

Sonography Week (October 2-6) is an opportunity to recognize and promote the profession of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound) which plays a vital role in the care and treatment of community members.

World Patient Safety Day (September 17)

September 17, 2023

Observed annually by all member states of the World Health Organization (WHO), World Patient Safety Day (September 17) aims to raise global awareness about patient safety.

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.