Shared on behalf of Adam Vinet, Vice President, Patient Experience, Chief Nursing Executive & RVP, Regional Cancer Care

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Due to current capacity challenges at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, effective today until Monday, January 12, 2026, eight additional inpatient beds will be temporarily made available in the back section of the Surgical Day Care Unit, utilizing beds 40 through 47.  On the admission census, these beds will be coded T 3ALC.  Attached is a map with the location of the area highlighted. 

In the case of an emergency, staff are instructed to identify the area as Surgical Day Care. In the event the unit needs to be called, the extension number is 6187.  Staff are instructed to follow all Surgical Day Care response plans in the event of an emergency.  

I would like to sincerely thank everyone for the rapid coordination and collaboration in organizing the opening of this temporary care space. Your flexibility and commitment are greatly appreciated and essential in ensuring continued safe patient care during this period of increased demand.

Please direct any operational questions or concerns to John Ross, Director of Surgical and Ambulatory Services, by email john.ross@tbh.net or by phone 807-630-1966.

Thank you again for your dedication and support.

Attachment: Surgical Day Care Short-Stay Unit (Overflow) Map