September 8, 2026, to March 28, 2027

Beginning September 8, 2026, the Hospital will introduce a temporary Pay-for-Results (P4R) initiative to provide dedicated support for inpatient bed moves and patient transportation within the Emergency Department (ED).

Through this initiative, Inter-facility Transport Escorts will assist with moving patients within and between inpatient units to support timely bed placement and cohorting. Completing these moves promptly will help make inpatient beds available for patients waiting in the ED and support the movement of admitted patients to the appropriate inpatient care area.

When they are not completing inpatient bed moves, team members will assist with patient transportation within the ED. This added support will allow nurses to spend more time providing direct patient care.

The initiative is intended to:

• support timely inpatient bed moves and patient placement.
• reduce delays in transferring admitted patients from the ED.
• help free ED treatment spaces sooner.
• support improved ambulance offload times.
• reduce the need for clinical staff to leave their care areas to complete routine patient transfers.

Coverage will be introduced gradually as team members complete onboarding and orientation. The service is expected to provide full 24-hour, seven-day-a-week coverage beginning October 5, 2026.

If you have any questions about this initiative, please contact Chad Johnson, Director – Pre-hospital Program, Emergency & Critical Care Services. 

Take It In Strides 2026, presented by Sullivan + Associates Clinical Psychology, is a community run/walk bringing people together in support of mental health and suicide prevention in Northwestern Ontario. In just three years, our community has helped Take It In Strides raise more than $150,000, supporting mental health programming and initiatives that make a difference right here at home.

While race day brings us together, the impact goes far beyond one day, funds raised help support programming and initiatives throughout the year. Every person who walks, runs, volunteers, donates, or simply shows up is helping remind someone in our community that they are not alone. It’s about creating connection, starting conversations, reducing stigma, and continuing to build a community where people feel supported when they need it most.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every stride we take together is a stride toward better mental health in our community.

Anne-Marie was selected as Preceptor of the Month for the kindness, patience, knowledge, and encouragement she brings to her role as a preceptor in Diagnostic Imaging. With more than 12 years of experience, she creates a friendly and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, learning from mistakes, and building their skills.  

Anne-Marie is thoughtful in the learning opportunities she provides, making sure students are exposed to unique cases and have the time, practice, and support they need. She is recognized for her ability to simplify complicated concepts, provide constructive feedback and advice, and listen openly to students’ questions and concerns.  

Her adaptability, easy-going nature, and commitment to providing students with a positive learning experience are what set her apart as an exceptional preceptor.  

Thank you Anne-Marie! 

What’s Changing?

With the move to a fully Microsoft environment, your ZENworks Application Launcher (ZAP) is going away. So, the way you access your applications is going to change! To access your applications going forward, there are four main methods:

Option 1: Desktop Icons

Core applications used throughout the organization will be located on the desktop.

1. Locate the application’s desktop icon.
2. Double-click the icon.

Option 2: Search Function

Quickly search and open your applications.

1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. Start typing the name of the application.
3. Click the application from the search results.

Tip: This is the fastest way to open any installed application, as you don’t have to go looking for it.

Option 3: Pinned Apps

Personalize your desktop! Pin your frequently used applications to the Start menu or taskbar.

1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. Click All.
3. Locate the application in the list.
4. Right-click and select Pin to Start or More > Pin to taskbar

Option 4: Browse All Apps

View all your installed applications to locate the one you need.
1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. Click All.

Application not listed? Click on the Company Portal icon located on the desktop and see what’s available for you to install.

For IT assistance or missing applications, please contact the Help Desk: Email Help.Desk@tbh.net | Phone 807-684-6411

There are limited blue STAXI or other wheelchairs in the Main Lobby for patients and others, forcing them to wait until a chair is returned before they can get to their appointments in the Hospital.

The blue Staxi wheelchairs were purchased through funds from the Hospital and the Volunteer Association for the volunteers to use for the transport of patients and others to and from the Main Lobby.

If you see any blue Staxi wheelchairs in or around your unit/department/an in-patient room, please see that they are returned to the Main Lobby as soon as possible or contact the volunteer at ext. 4304.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Congratulations to Mēsha Richard, Emergency Preparedness Lead, the lucky winner of our Accreditation Feedback Survey!

Mēsha won a $25 gift card from Goods & Co.

Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their valuable feedback!

Shared on behalf of Dr. Laura Power, Chief of Staff

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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Arianne St. Jacques has been appointed to the role of Chief of Psychiatry effective August 22, 2026.

After graduating from NOSM University and completing her residency at University of Toronto, Dr. St. Jacques joined Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in 2017 as a member of the Department of Psychiatry. During her time, she has consistently contributed to the department both clinically, academically and administratively.

Dr. St. Jacques’ past leadership experience includes Medical Lead of the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit at TBRHSC, and as the Competence Committee Chair for NOSM University Psychiatry Residency Program. Her clinical practice also includes a position with the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services at St. Joseph’s Care Group. Through these roles she has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to quality patient care, academics and collaborative practice.

Dr. St. Jacques has been an Assistant Professor at NOSM University since 2018, having received the Clinical Teacher Award in 2024-25 for excellence in clinical teaching/supervision skills. She is highly engaged in academic practice as a peer reviewer on grants and manuscripts, having written publications, delivered presentations and as a co-investigator on research projects.

Please join me in congratulating Dr. St. Jacques on her appointment.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) would like to recognize our Hand Hygiene Champions for June and July.

June Hand Hygiene Champion – Leanne Anderson

Congratulation to Leanne Anderson of 1C. She has worked at TBRHSC for 32 years and has formed the good habit of hand hygiene, making it an automatic routine in work day. She believes hand hygiene is important to prevent the spread of infection to our patients, especially vulnerable babies on her unit. She also wants to ensure she keeps herself safe.

July Hand Hygiene Champion – Isotena Rahim

Congratulations to our July Champion, Isotena Rahim of 2A. She has worked as an RPN for three years at TBRHSC and always remembers the moments of hand hygiene and its importance in her role. She accesses the IPAC team when required and attends their information sessions. She see hand hygiene as an important way to promote her patients safety, decrease risks for hospital-acquired infections and prevent outbreaks.

September 8, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Auditorium A/B or virtually

Understanding and Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy and Building Vaccine Confidence with Dr. Jennifer Atwood and Laura Dennis

See poster for more details

If you have been assigned a 2026-2027 Coaching for Development (CFD), please note that the employee completion deadline is September 7, 2026.

Your CFD provides an opportunity to reflect on your achievements, celebrate successes, identify development goals, and have meaningful conversations about your ongoing growth and career development.If you anticipate any challenges completing your CFD by the deadline, please connect with your manager to discuss a plan for completion.

Need to check your status?

Log in to Dual Code and select the “My Coaching for Development” tab to view your assigned CFDs, outstanding tasks, and current progress.

Important Reminder:

Some staff may have received an email on June 24 indicating that a CFD or Leadership Performance Evaluation had been assigned. This notification may have been sent in error, and no new CFD was assigned at that time. To confirm your current status, please refer to the “My Coaching for Development” tab in Dual Code to see if you have a 2026-2027 Coaching For Development form due.

Thank you for your continued commitment to learning, development, and professional growth.