Sent on behalf of Chris McNaughton, Administrative Manager- 2A, 2B, 2C, and TCU
We are pleased to announce that Alyson Vescio has accepted the position of Temporary Full-Time Patient Care Manager for the 2B Medical Inpatient Unit.
Alyson brings nearly 15 years of clinical experience to this role and will officially join the leadership team within the Cardiovascular, Medicine & Renal Program effective April 7, 2026, while Rachel Lyon is on maternity leave.
Alyson has spent the majority of her career in emergency medicine. She began her nursing career on the Clinical Resource Team at Credit Valley Hospital before returning to Thunder Bay, where she has worked in the Emergency Department at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre since 2011. During this time, she developed strong expertise in acute care and later transitioned into the role of Patient Flow Coordinator on the 2B Medical Unit. In this capacity, she focused on improving patient flow, supporting timely discharges, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration.
More recently, Alyson has served as Operations Coordinator for Outpatient Medical Programs. She led the launch of the OPAT program and gained valuable experience in project development and implementation. Her work has included coordination of the Hospital to Home Program, Medical Transitions Clinic (MTC), Internal Medicine Clinics, and other outpatient services such as CCDC, Telemedicine, the Regional Bariatric Care Centre, and the Pediatric Healthy Living Program. These experiences have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of complex medical care across the continuum.
In addition to her operational expertise, Alyson is a dedicated mentor to novice staff and students and consistently promotes a supportive and safe environment for learning and professional development.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Alyson to her new leadership role within the 2B Medical Inpatient Unit. We look forward to the continued strength and collaboration she will bring to the team.