Maternity Centre: Welcome to Our August Babies

TBRHSC’s Maternity Centre welcomes the 128 babies born at our Hospital during the month of August.

New Certificate Courses – Fall 2026

Click here to find out more about the new certificate courses available this fall.

FSEAP Solutions Newsletter (September)

Read September’s edition of the FSEAP newsletter.

The Town Hall Returns September 16

All staff, professional staff, learners, and volunteers are invited to tune in, stay informed, and get involved as in our monthly Town Hall.

Hand Hygiene Champion: September

IPAC would like to recognize our Hand Hygiene Champions for September.

EDI Steering Committee – Call for Interest

Do you want to contribute to meaningful change in our organization? The EDI Steering Committee is seeking new members.

September Indigenous Education & Engagement Opportunities

Throughout September, staff are invited to participate in a variety of learning opportunities, cultural activities, and opportunities to support local Indigenous vendors.

Early Notice: Check out the upcoming Expanse Fair (September 25)

This drop-in event will provide an early opportunity to explore the Meditech Expanse test environment, work through simple clinical workflow scenarios, and ask questions directly to subject matter experts and clinical members of the Bridge Northwest program team.

Rhonda

CEO’s Blog (August 31, 2026)

This monthly Blog is a direct channel from Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute to you — our dedicated staff, professional staff, learners, and volunteers.

SharePoint Training

Join one of our drop-in sessions or check out our training resources to get started on your SharePoint journey.

Indigenous Health E-Learning on LMS Dual Code

This enhanced learning experience provides staff with important knowledge and practical information to strengthen culturally respectful, informed, and responsive care for Indigenous patients and families.

Sickle Cell Awareness Event (September 19)

TBRHSC staff will be at this event as part of ongoing community engagement for the development of our Hospital’s Black Health Action Plan.

B. Braun Syringe Pump Training Session (September 8)

This training is mandatory for
nurses working in the ED, ICU, MNB,
Paediatrics and for RRT’s working
in the ICU.

Celebrating Our First Neurosurgical Simulation Education Days

We are excited to share an important milestone for our Neurosurgical team with the launch of our first-ever Neuro Simulation Education Days at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre.

Preceptor Appreciation Week (September 14-18)

Click to see the schedule of events for Preceptor Appreciation Week.

Patient Transport and Inpatient Bed Movement Initiative

Through this initiative, Inter-facility Transport Escorts will assist with moving patients within and between inpatient units to support timely bed placement and cohorting.

Take it In Strides 2026 (September 13)

Take It In Strides 2026 is a community run/walk bringing people together in support of mental health and suicide prevention in Northwestern Ontario.

August Preceptor of the Month

Congratulations Anne-Marie, on being selected as August’s Preceptor of the Month!

Goodbye ZENworks! The New Desktop

With the move to a fully Microsoft environment, your ZENworks Application Launcher (ZAP) is going away.

Breakfast and Lunch Specials (September 2)

On September 2, Sodexo will have an Oatmeal Bar for breakfast and Taco Bar for lunch. Click for more information.

Please Return Blue Staxis/Wheelchairs to the Main Lobby

If you see any blue Staxi wheelchairs in or around your unit/department/an in-patient room, please see that they are returned to the Main Lobby as soon as possible.

Accreditation Feedback Survey – Winner

Congratulations to Mēsha Richard, Emergency Preparedness Lead, the lucky winner of our Accreditation Feedback Survey!

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Quality Huddle Excellence Awards 2026

If your department/unit has implemented Quality Huddles and has a success story or two to share, please reach out to your Manager to discuss submitting a nomination.

Announcement – Chief of Psychiatry

Dr. Arianne St. Jacques has been appointed to the role of Chief of Psychiatry effective August 22, 2026.