Today, in honour of World Cancer Day, we recognize the incredible work done by Regional Cancer Care Northwest at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
From our clinical teams in the Cancer Clinic, Radiation Therapy, 1A Oncology, Paediatric Oncology, and on the Screen for Life Coach, to Prevention and Screening and Genetics staff, your dedication makes a real difference in cancer prevention, early detection, and care.
This World Cancer Day reminds us of the power of working together. We are proud to highlight the people behind the departments, whose commitment helps patients and communities access screening, resources, and support every day. Thank you for your ongoing work to improve outcomes and inspire hope across the region.
For more information about World Cancer Day, including a full listing of webinars and events, visit worldcancerday.org.
For more information about Regional Cancer Care Northwest, visit tbrhsc.net/cancercare.
Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives invites you to join us for Anishinaabe Celestial Sphere with Vicki M. R. Monague on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.
The Anishinaabe Celestial Sphere program, developed in partnership with McMaster University William McCallum Planetarium, is an educational program that is grounded in Anishinaabe ethnoastronomy, language and cosmology. The program brings together Indigenous knowledge systems and contemporary astronomical science to support place-based, land-informed learning that reflects Anishinaabe relationships to the sky and constellations, the seasons, and the natural world. Through immersive, story-based and experiential pedagogical approaches, participants engage with Anishinaabe star knowledge as a living system of teachings that conveys moral responsibility, ecological stewardship, and collective memory.
About the Speaker
Vicki M. R. Monague, M.Ed, Mzhakdokwe is an Boodewadami-Ojibwe educator, activist, entrepreneur and mother of three from Beausoleil First Nation.
Event Date: Monday, February 23, 2026 -from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m EST Event Location: Via Zoom
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Show appreciation during this year’s Employee Recognition Week, taking place from February 27 to March 6. Send a Recognition O’Gram, submit a Thumbs Up, or send an electronic recognition card to your colleagues.
Clinical placements play a vital role in a health care learner’s journey, bridging academic learning with real-world practice and helping students build confidence, competence, and professional identity. Through hands-on experience, learners develop essential clinical skills, teamwork, and an understanding of patient centred care.
As an academic health sciences centre, our Hospital is proud to support learners by providing a safe, supportive, and enriching placement environment where future professionals can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to patient care. Every month, the department of Academic Affairs is highlighting learners at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
Today, we meet Jack, who is in the Kinesiology Program at Lakehead University.
Hometown: Thunder Bay, ON Program: Lakehead University – Kinesiology – placement with Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Travis Marion
What does an average day during your placement look like?
A typical day in placement varies depending on what setting we are in. Following Dr. Marion involves being in either the Operating Room, the Fracture Clinic, or his clinic, Big Thunder Orthopedics. In the OR I will typically watch Dr. Marion perform various surgeries, as well as follow him as he sees the patients pre and post operation. The Fracture Clinic is very different from the OR, as it is fast paced, and we see a high volume of patients with various conditions and injuries. Lastly, in his clinic it is similar to fracture clinic and we see patients that are either seeing Dr. Marion for the first time or following up with him so he can see how they are progressing. Regardless of the setting, every placement day has been extremely insightful and very enjoyable.
Is there a mentor of faculty member who has significantly impacted you?
Given that my placement is with Dr. Marion, I will have to say that he has had an immense impact on myself, as a student and hopefully as a future physician. Dr. Marion’s compassion, knowledge, leadership, and respect toward everyone in the hospital are traits that I one day hope to have as a physician. Dr. Marion’s guidance will stick with me for the rest of my career regardless of the field I one day end up in.
What is one interesting fact others might not know about you?
I am currently a student athlete playing on the men’s hockey team at Lakehead University.
