Please be advised that the COVID-19 outbreak has been declared over on 3B at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Center as of Tuesday, November 28, 2023. All restrictions have been lifted.
Please share this information with the appropriate staff.
For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control 807-684-6094
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on 1A Medical as of Tuesday, November 28, 2023. All restrictions are in place.
Please share this information with the appropriate staff.
As always, our number one priority is the safety of patients and their families, staff and visitors. All patients identified as having an exposure to this outbreak will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.
The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.
For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at 807-684-6094.
Shared on behalf of Quality and Risk Management
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is organizing a 2-day Quality Improvement (QI) training workshop on February 8 and 9, 2024. This workshop is designed to provide the knowledge and tools needed to lead impactful QI initiatives within our organization.
Day 1: Foundations of QI – February 8
The first day of the workshop will focus on the fundamentals of QI. Our goal is to implement a train-the-trainer model and establish performance metrics. We encourage participation from both clinical and non-clinical personnel to participate. By attending, you will gain a strong understanding of key concepts, approaches, and practical tools, enabling you to foster positive change within your respective departments.
Day 2: Refresher Session for QI Trailblazers – February 9
For those who attended the March 2023 training, we have planned a special refresher session on the second day. This session will provide updates on project charters, measures and reporting, project sustainability, and risk identification.
Katherine Campbell (biography here), an expert facilitator with 23 years of leadership experience in the health care industry, specializing in QI and risk management, will once again guide the workshop. Her deep understanding of QI methodologies will ensure that you acquire the necessary tools and knowledge to lead QI initiatives.
We are confident that these workshops will empower you to drive meaningful change and enhance our organization’s commitment to excellence. To secure your spot in either the Foundations of QI or Refresher Session, please fill out the attached form and submit it to the Quality and Risk Management Department at
TBRHSC.QualityandRiskManagement@tbh.net by Friday, December 15.
Attached below is the memo with the application form included.
More than 120 health care practitioners from across Northwestern Ontario attended the Northern Ontario Women’s Health Conference held November 18-19 in downtown Thunder Bay. This annual conference, organized by the Thunder Bay Obstetrics and Gynecology Local Education Group and NOSM University, brings together remote, rural, and urban primary care providers to network and share information related to women’s health in our region.
This year, Drs. Laura Power and Amber Dudar, who work at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre’s Maternity Centre, spoke about menopause treatments and new options for contraception.
“Coming together as regional partners in health care for events like these really builds the community of best practice and strengthens women’s health care across Northwestern Ontario,” said Dr. Power.
Remember, no referrals are necessary to access care at the Maternity Centre.
Find out more at our website bit.ly/TBRHSC-Maternity-Centre.
Presenter: Kayla Purdon, BScN, BA, MN- Community and LTC Coordinator, Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. EST
Host Site: Stroke Network of Southeastern Ontario
Virtual Event – no pre-registration required just click on the Microsoft Teams link at the designated time of the event.
Supporting documents for this event are attached below. The presentation handout will be distributed via e-mail if being shared by the presenter.
*** Electronic evaluations are available for all Provincial Stroke Rounds at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/mj6EXqX1Ns.
Shared on behalf of Marcello Bernardo, Manager, Communications and Engagement
I am pleased to share that Gina Fata will be joining the Communications and Engagement Department as the Cultural Communications Specialist, effective November 27, 2023.
Reporting to the Manager, Communications and Engagement, the Cultural Communications Specialist will support the implementation of proactive and effective communications primarily associated with the Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion direction of Strategic Plan 2026. The Specialist will use their extensive knowledge and experience in cultural awareness to ensure communication materials, activities, and initiatives are meaningful to and reflective of various cultural audiences within the organization and throughout Northwestern Ontario.
Gina comes to us from Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) where she held the position of Communications Advisor. While at NAN, Gina gained considerable knowledge of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and Indigenous-specific racism on Indigenous Peoples and health care systems. She was the lead coordinator on many of NAN’s cultural programs and events, while handling media relations and creating content for several key publications including NAN’s annual report.
Gina obtained her Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Lakehead University, as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Humber College.
You can reach Gina by calling extension 6031 or by email at Gina.Fata@tbh.net. Please join me in welcoming her to our Hospital.
Joe Valente from Thunder Bay experienced the warm and cozy feeling of being instantly $1,105,420 richer when he got the call that he is the winner of the November 50/50 Grand Prize!
“I have supported the Hospital (through the 50/50) since day one,” said Valente. “They were always so good to my wife during her cancer treatment.” He plans to take all his family members away “somewhere nice” for vacation.
Proceeds from the Thunder Bay 50/50 monthly draw go towards purchasing vital equipment for the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and its satellite programs across Northwestern Ontario. To date, over $29 Million in prizes has been awarded to winners from across Ontario.
“It has been a phenomenal year of support for the Thunder Bay 50/50 which has allowed us to do more, faster for the Hospital and better local healthcare now,” says Glenn Craig, President and CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. “To show our thanks, we have lots of really big things happening for the Christmas draw and the reopening of our Christmas 50/50 Pop-up store for people to buy their tickets while in the Intercity Shopping Centre. We’re hoping to end the year with our biggest jackpot ever.”
Christmas Coming Early for the Health Sciences Centre
The Foundation is preparing to make its annual grant announcement to the Hospital. Thanks in part to the 50/50, the 2023/24 grants will set a new record amount.
Christmas 50/50 Draw Now Open
December’s draw features a $2-Million Guaranteed Grand Prize, bonus numbers and seven Holiday Bonus Draws worth $100,000. There will be five $10,000 bonus draws, plus two $25,000 bonus draws on December 27th! The grand prize jackpot happens Friday, December 29, 2023. Tickets are now available online at www.thunderbay5050.ca or at the December 50/50 Store in Intercity’s food court area.
Ticket packages are as follows:
** Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 28, 2023 to be eligible for the Grand Prize draw on Friday, December 29, at 11:00 a.m.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase and 18 years old or older. The Thunder Bay 50/50 continues each month with the Grand Prize drawn on the last Friday of the month. (2023 Lottery licence RAF1285982)
Health Sciences Foundation Reopens Christmas Pop-up Store at Intercity Shopping Centre
Glenn Craig, President & CEO of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, today announced that December’s Christmas 50/50 Grand Prize will be a guaranteed minimum $2 Million Grand Prize – the largest guaranteed 50/50 prize in Northwestern Ontario history.
Craig made the announcement during the Grand Opening of the new Christmas 50/50 Pop-up Store in the Food Court (closest to Urban Outfitters) at Intercity Shopping Centre.
“Last year, the Grand Prize was a minimum of $1 million,” Craig said. “This year, we’ve doubled it to a minimum $2 Million Grand Prize. But who knows how big the prize will grow. I can’t wait to make that phone call!”
The Intercity Shopping Centre location makes it easier than ever to gift tickets. Starting today, everyone who wants a chance to make their loved one a multi-millionaire can purchase tickets in person at the Christmas 50/50 Pop-up Store. Ready-made gift packages include a card and festive envelope to put under the tree or in a stocking.
“We are once again thrilled to be hosting the Christmas 50/50 spot for in-person ticket sales,” said Stacey Ball, General Manager, Intercity Shopping Centre. “And we look forward to December 29th when a new multi-millionaire will be called and announced from right here in this spot in our shopping centre.”
The Thunder Bay 50/50 Draw is one of the biggest hospital lotteries in Ontario. Already this year, lucky winners have won $11.3-million dollars in Early Bird and Grand Prizes. The Health Sciences Foundation is getting ready to announce a record high amount in funding to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in 2023/24.
This year’s Christmas 50/50 features the $100 Special Holiday Ticket Package, which includes 200 Bonus Numbers (only available for the December draw) and a $50 ticket package with 50 Bonus Numbers (please see tickets and prices below).
There will be seven Holiday Bonus draws with prizes totally $100,000 including two $25,000 prizes on December 27 just two days before the Grand Prize Draw.
Proceeds from this month’s draw will go towards supporting projects such as the Health Sciences Centre’s Emergency Department renovations, construction of the new Cardiovascular Surgery Wing, and a replacement Cardiac Cath Lab.
“To all of our donors – a sincere and heartfelt thank you. Because of your generosity and the funds raised by the Health Sciences Foundation, we are able to continue to provide quality, innovative care for our community through projects like the renovation of our Emergency Department and upgrading the Cath Lab Suite,” said Dr. Bradley Jacobson, Chief of Staff, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. “These projects and more are part of our commitment to delivering exceptional care, for every patient, every time.”
Craig said the success of the Thunder Bay 50/50 means the Health Sciences Foundation is able to fund more closer-to-home healthcare programs to support patients throughout our region.
“Success doesn’t mean we’re done. Success means we can do more, faster,” Craig said. “Regardless of which lucky person wins the $2 million or more, we’ll all have better healthcare in our stockings this year.”
Christmas 50/50 Draw Now Open
Tickets are now available online or in-person at the Christmas 50/50 Store at Intercity Shopping Centre in the Food Court. People can buy for themselves or to give as gifts! Ticket packages are as follows:
** Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase and 18 years old or older. Tickets must be purchased by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 28, 2023 to be eligible for the Grand Prize Draw on Friday, December 29, at 11:00 a.m.
Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control
An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on Transitional Care Unit as of November 23, 2023. All restrictions are in place.
Please share this information with the appropriate staff.
As always, our number one priority is the safety of patients and their families, staff and visitors. All patients identified as having an exposure to this outbreak will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.
The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.
For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at 807-684-6094.