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Tannis, Linen – $50 Gear Up

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A reminder that the survey closes August 25, 2025 or until a minimum response rate of 50% is achieved.

Looking for a way to relax, reset, and recharge during your busy day? Check out Namaste with Dave: a mindfulness series led by retired TBRHSC employee & Mindfulness Facilitator Dave Gladun. Trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Dave has been guiding staff through meditation and relaxation practices since 2014.

Namaste with Dave recorded sessions can be accessed anytime, with three guided mindfulness experiences to choose from:

• 5 minutes – for a quick mental reset
• 15 minutes – to ease into deeper calm
• 30 minutes – for a fuller relaxation and stress relief

Whether you’re new to mindfulness or have been exploring it for a while, these videos are a simple, effective way to bring calm and clarity into your day.

Take a moment for yourself. Click to explore the videos and enjoy a few minutes of peace!

Link: https://informed.tbrhsc.net/departments/human-resources/employee-experience-and-wellbeing

Shared on behalf of Dr. Adam Exley, VP, Medical Affairs

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Base Hospital Physician Leadership

I am pleased to share upcoming changes to the physician leadership of the Northwest Region Base Hospital Program (NWRPCP), effective September 1, 2025.

Dr. David Savage, a current Medical Lead with the Base Hospital, has been appointed as Medical Director of the NWRPCP, assuming the role from myself. In this capacity, Dr. Savage will provide strategic and clinical leadership for all medically related aspects of the program, including oversight and delegation of controlled medical acts to certified paramedics and Thunder Bay Fire Rescue. Working within a dyad model alongside the Program Administrative Director and NWRPCP Manager, the Medical Director role is accountable for meeting the Ministry’s performance indicators: Medical Delegation, Medical Control, Education, and Continuous Quality Improvement. Dr. Savage’s experience in the Medical Lead Role and his collaborative leadership style position him well for success in this new capacity, and I am confident in a strong and seamless transition.

We are also pleased to welcome Dr. Frederic Sarrazin and Dr. Heidi Wells as Base Hospital Medical Leads. In this role, they will support program operations, education, and quality improvement efforts while promoting system integration and enhancing the delivery of prehospital care across the region. The Medical Leads also participate in regional emergency and trauma leadership efforts and serve as key liaisons with paramedics, service providers, and hospital teams.

Dr. Jon Smith, a current Medical Lead with exemplary service, will take on expanded responsibility as a Senior Medical Lead – Base Hospital, supporting strategic initiatives, providing clinical oversight, and mentoring new members of the medical team.

Finally, I extend sincere thanks to Dr. Paul Dupuis for his exceptional service as a Base Hospital Medical Lead. His contributions to prehospital care, education, and quality improvement have been greatly valued by the program and the broader system.

Please join me in congratulating Drs. Savage, Sarrazin, Wells, and Smith on their new roles and in thanking Dr. Dupuis for his dedicated leadership.

For more information, please reach out to Janet Sharun at janet.sharun@tbh.net.

Welcome to the first edition of the Bridge Northwest Quarterly Newsletter! This publication is a source for updates, highlights, and important milestones as our region transitions to Meditech Expanse. Stay up to date with ongoing news and updates by subscribing here: Contact – Bridge Northwest

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Perkopolis is offering TBRHSC an exclusive deal for CNE 2025 — with up to 47% off admission and ride passes.

This limited-time offer is live now, with maximum savings available until August 14. It’s a great way to enjoy one of Toronto’s biggest summer events with friends or family.

Check out the poster below on how to register.