We’re excited to welcome Bell to our Affinity List. TBRHSC employees and their families can now access exclusive deals on personal mobile plans and services.
Check out the poster below to take advantage of these great offers today.
Shared on behalf of Dr. Adam Exley, VP, Medical Affairs
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Justin Jagger to the role of Medical Lead, Paediatric Emergency Transport, effective July 1, 2025.
Reporting to the Medical Program Director for the Women and Children’s Program, Dr. Jagger will provide clinical and operational leadership for the Paediatric Emergency Transport team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. In this capacity, Dr. Jagger will work collaboratively with the Coordinator, transport team, educator & quality lead, and external partners to support high-quality, timely, and patient- and family-centered emergency care for children requiring transport services.
Dr. Jagger brings a deep leadership commitment to continuous quality improvement, clinical excellence, and interprofessional collaboration. In his role, he will oversee clinical performance, contribute to program planning and education, and guide system-level initiatives in partnership with ORNGE and other provincial stakeholders.
Please join me in congratulating Dr. Jagger on this new appointment.
We wanted to take one last opportunity to recognize our workplace’s amazing participation in the Active Commute Challenge this past June.
Take a look at the poster below for a quick summary of TBRHSC’s accomplishments during the challenge.
Even though the challenge is over, we encourage everyone to keep finding fun and active ways to get to work whenever possible.
A big thank you to everyone who took part, we’re already looking forward to next year!
Shared on behalf of Dr. Adam Exley, VP, Medical Affairs
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Megan Deck to the position of Medical Lead CV Anesthesia Consultant, Cardiovascular Surgery Project, effective July 1, 2025.
Based in Winnipeg, Dr. Deck is a respected clinician and academic in the field of cardiac anesthesiology, bringing a wealth of experience to this role.
Reporting to the Vice President, Medical Affairs, and working in close collaboration with the Joint Program Medical Director at University Health Network (UHN), Chief of Surgery at TBRHSC and the Chief of Anesthesia at TBRHSC, Dr. Deck will provide clinical and strategic leadership to advance the implementation of the Cardiovascular Surgery (CVS) program at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
In this role, Dr. Deck will guide the development of anesthesia-related pathways, recruitment and orientation planning for cardiac anesthesiology, and readiness planning for clinical operations. She will also support clinical team simulation planning, and the development of evaluation strategies to assess operational readiness.
Thank you to those who have completed the HSO Global Workforce Survey and congratulations to this week’s prize winners!
Don’t miss your chance to win one of our weekly prizes, including six months free parking!
To complete the survey click here.
Once you have completed the survey, use the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSO to enter into the prize draws.
Once entered, your name will stay in for the remaining draws.
A reminder that the survey closes July 18, 2025 or until a minimum response rate of 50% is achieved.
Shared on behalf of Ryan Sears, Code Grey Executive Sponsor
The Hospital has finalized two new sub-category response plan policies to provide key information regarding roles and responsibilities related to hazard specific disruptions to power and medical gas or vacuum. These sub category response plan policies directly support the overarching Code Grey – Infrastructure Disruption or Failure (EMER-10B) policy.
New Sub-Category Response Plan Policies
Actions required:
Process Reminders:
Please note that additional sub-category response plan policies are currently in development to address each of the failure types recognized in the Code Grey – Infrastructure scope definition (see Sec. 3 of EMER-10B).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness (ext. 6552 or mesha.richard@tbh.net).
Do you have gently used or brand-new jogging or sweatpants that you’re willing to donate?
Our Patient Clothing Cupboard is in urgent need of pants, especially in larger sizes, to support patients in need. If you have items to donate, please bring them to Volunteer Services (Room 2000, Level 2). Our volunteers will ensure the clothing gets to the cupboard promptly.
Every donation makes a difference and is deeply appreciated!
If you have questions, please contact Megan Valente, Coordinator, Volunteer Services by calling extension 6267 or via email at megan.valente@tbh.net.
Shared on behalf of Cassidy Takacs, Physician Retention & Relations Specialist
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Colton Kennedy has joined Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Orthopaedic Surgeon with the Department of Surgery.
Dr. Kennedy earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine at Lakehead University here in Thunder Bay, where he also completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency. He further honed his expertise through two prestigious fellowships at the University of Toronto: a Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship at Humber River Hospital, and a Complex Clinical Spine and Trauma Surgery Fellowship at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Throughout his training, Dr. Kennedy demonstrated exceptional leadership, serving as Chief Resident at NOSM and Chief Fellow in Spine Surgery at Sunnybrook. He has been actively engaged in medical education, acting as the Mock Oral Lead for the University of Toronto Spine Program and instructing in Canadian Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Education courses.
We are confident that Dr. Kennedy’s broad clinical expertise in arthroplasty, spine, and trauma surgery, combined with his leadership, teaching, research, and community dedication, will make him an invaluable asset to our hospital and the Thunder Bay community.
Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Colton Kennedy!
Take part in the Global Workforce Survey, developed by Health Standards Organization (HSO) and Accreditation Canada, to provide your valuable input on patient safety, quality care, work environment, and well-being.
The closing date for this survey is July 18, 2025.
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to reflect on the barriers that continue to impact people with disabilities, many of whom continue to face systemic ableism and discrimination in everyday life. In health care, access to safe, inclusive, and barrier-free services remains a significant challenge. Recognizing these gaps is essential to driving change and ensuring equity for all.
This month offers a meaningful opportunity to celebrate the uniqueness of disabilities as a natural part of human diversity. It also highlights the contributions that individuals with disabilities make to society. In Canada, approximately 8 million people live with disabilities—both visible and invisible—including physical, sensory, and psychiatric disabilities, and neurodivergence.
Disability Pride Month is observed annually in July to commemorate the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990—a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. That same year, the first Disability Pride Parade took place in Boston. Since then, Disability Pride Month has grown into a global celebration, recognized by countries around the world.
To learn more about Disability Pride Month, please click here.
Disability Pride Flag
Flags are symbols of solidarity and pride, and can help to raise awareness and visibility. The Disability Pride Flag was originally designed by disabled writer, artist, and activist Ann Magill in 2019. The original flag featured the coloured stripes of the current flag in a zigzag formation, representing creativity when navigating obstacles.
In 2021, Magill redesigned the flag to its present configuration, after learning from members of the disability community that the zigzag created a strobe effect on computer and phone screens, potentially triggering symptoms for those who live with epileptic seizures and migraines.
The meanings and colours of the flag are as follows:
Disability Pride Month – Reading List
For Disability Pride Month in 2022, CBC compiled a list of 12 books that illustrate the importance of accurate representation for those living with disabilities. The list contains works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, books for Young Adults, and children’s books.
For detailed descriptions of each book, please click here.