The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (SADV) Treatment Centre at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre received a very generous donation from Faye Peterson House. This donation included 50 backpacks full of essential supplies including: T-shirt, pants, bra, underwear, sweatshirt, shampoo/conditioner and body wash, hair brush, toothbrush and toothpaste, notebook, scrunchie, sandals, socks and smudge kits. We are very grateful to have received such a large donation that will help to support and provide essentials to our patients and their families.

May 19th is Personal Support Worker Day. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the vital contributions of Personal Support Workers (PSWs) to Ontario’s most vulnerable residents.

In Ontario, PSWs provide care to any person who requires personal assistance with activities of daily living. The PSWs who work at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre look after a broad range of supportive activities across many areas of the Hospital, including assisting with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, mobility, getting dressed, assisting patients with meal selection, the delivery of nourishments, and assisting with feeding as needed. Please join us in thanking our PSWs for everything that they do.

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Kelly Daberer on May 8, 2024.

TBRHSC sadly lost a valued member of the phlebotomy team in the laboratory. Kelly Daberer has been a vital part of this team since 2006. If you ever had the pleasure of meeting Kelly, her smile was radiant, her laugh was contagious and her compassion endless. Kelly would go out of her way to help others with her kind heart and always found time for her family, friends and colleagues. Kelly’s legacy will continue to inspire us and remind us of the wonderful person she was.  She will be missed, but her spirit will continue to live in our hearts and memories.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Italian Cultural Centre.

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Did you miss the Virtual All Staff Town Hall on May 15? A recording is now available for viewing here.

The informative session featured:

Patient Story – told by Shannon Schiffer
Strategic Plan 2026: Year Two Review and Staff Appreciation BBQ – Jessica Logozzo
Transition from GroupWise to Outlook – Jennifer Pugliese
Accessibility Engagement 2024: TBRHSC Multi-year Plan – Amy Carr

If you have questions you would like answered, please send them to TBRHSC.GroupNews@tbh.net and we will do our best to address them at a future Virtual All Staff Town Hall.

If you’d like to access a recording or presentation from a previous Virtual All Staff Town Hall, visit the archive.

Thank you for your commitment to staying informed and engaged.

Celebrating 25 years of supporting local breast cancer care.

You deserve a Friday night out! Enjoy a gourmet dinner as this year’s Bachelors (all Thunder Bay Firefighters) present luxury date packages to be auctioned off.

Check out our VIP tables. VIPs will be seated nearest the stage, and each VIP table will receive two bottles of wine.

100% of proceeds support the Northern Cancer Fund, improving breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research for patients right here in Northwestern Ontario

Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, 1 Valhalla Inn Road
In Support of: Northern Cancer Fund for Breast Cancer
Tickets: $100 General Ticket, $150 VIP Ticket. Tables seat 8 or 10.

Get your tickets here!

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s National Nursing Week Trivia!

Trivia Winner Day 1 – Kayla Paoliello
Trivia Winner Day 2 – Kim Lightbody
Trivia Winner Day 3 – Dawn Korol
Trivia Winner Day 4 – Lisa Gibbon
Trivia Winner Day 5 – Crystal Edwards

Shared on behalf of Dr. William Harris, VP, Medical and Academic Affairs

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We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our new Simulation Program Medical Co-Leads, Dr. Sonja Lubbers, Dr. Rosamaria North and Dr. Aaron Ruberto. We are excited to have individuals with a wealth of experience and expertise on board, and we look forward to the positive impact they will undoubtedly bring to our organization.

The Medical Leads will act as representatives for the Simulation Program and will collaborate with NOSM U on academic and administrative matters as they pertain to simulation-based education.

To assist in achieving this goal, the Medical Leads will partner with the Senior Director, Nursing, Academics & Practice Excellence to advance the Simulation Program at TBRHSC, collaborate with the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Academic Advisors in the organization for the promotion and delivery of simulation-based programs within the hospital. They are also responsible for developing and delivering curriculum to advance health professions’ Interprofessional and Clinical competencies.

They will report to the VP, Medical and Academic Affairs.

Please join me in welcoming Drs. Lubbers, North and Ruberto to their new Medical Lead roles.

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada. From our diverse healthcare team to the community we serve, we are proud to honour the vibrant cultures of Asian Canadians.

This month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments of staff, faculty, and learners of Asian descent across the healthcare sector. We must continue to stand united against anti-Asian racism and work towards making our space inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all.

The Public Sector Network has put together a great Q&A to showcase Asian leaders driving change, encouraging other Asian leaders and supporting their citizens. There is a great interview with Christopher Talusan, a Filipino Chinese Canadian. He talks about his experiences working in the healthcare sector as well as equity, diversity and inclusion. Check out Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future: Aspiring Asian Leaders in the Public Sector, here!

On May 9^th and 10^th, Regional Cancer Care Northwest hosted it’s annual Community Oncology Professional Education Workshop (COPE) for 2024. Returning after a four-year hiatus, this workshop provided an opportunity for over 170 local and regional cancer care providers to share knowledge and expertise and to set the stage for exceptional, evidence informed care.

This year’s theme was ‘Catching Up After COVID’ and featured a variety of local, provincial and national speakers who are experts in cancer care. Sessions highlighted topics including serious illness conversations, concurrent therapy, remote treatment planning, and finding balance between life and work.

Shared on behalf of Ryan Sears, Code Grey Executive Sponsor

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