This month’s Town Hall took place on Wednesday, May 20 via Microsoft Teams. See below for a video recording of the session and a copy of the presentation slides.
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 Town Hall.
If you’d like to access a recording or presentation from a previous Town Hall, visit the archive.
Thank you for your commitment to staying informed and engaged.
Spring is here, and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) campus is looking much cleaner, greener, and beautiful thanks to the efforts of this fantastic group!
On May 20, 2026 our Hospital’s Green Team partnered with staff from various departments at TBRHSC to participate in EcoSuperior’s annual Spring Up to Clean Up challenge. This team was successful in collecting 367lbs (or 166kg) of litter from the Hospital grounds.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make a positive impact on our campus and community.
Each May 21 marks the observance of World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a day to honor the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that contribute to building a more inclusive and just society.
Initiated by the United Nations, this day emphasizes the importance of bridging cultural differences, promoting dialogue, and supporting peace, stability, and sustainable development worldwide.
This day is an important opportunity to reaffirm our Hospital’s commitment to respecting differences, and fostering a safe and inclusive environment for patients, families, and staff. Embracing cultural diversity enhances the care we provide, and strengthens the bonds within our community.
To learn more about World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, please go to the United Nations Website at: https://www.un.org/en/observances/cultural-diversity-day
Let’s celebrate our differences and work together toward a more inclusive future.
Thank you to everyone who participated.
Shared on behalf of Senior Leadership
Yesterday at approximately 4:45 pm, we experienced an incident between two visitors that resulted in conflict and an escalation of the incident. Staff quickly reacted and due to a fall and injury of one of the individuals an Alert 99 was called and Security. After continued conflict, a Code White was called to further manage the situation. The situation continued to escalate to a Code Silver as the one visitor brandished a hammer from their bag and attempted to use as a weapon. The situation was quickly de-escalated and Thunder Bay Police Services was on site to assist.
We are currently assessing the facts of this situation and any potential actions that need to be taken to ensure we can provide a safe environment within our facility. We know these situations seem to be more prevalent in today’s society. The safety and wellbeing of our staff and patients is a priority and we continue to adapt our security and surveillance to detect and prevent these types of incidents.
At this time, we want to thank all staff who showed diligence and professionalism in dealing with the matter. We recognize that these types of situations can be harming emotionally and there were many staff involved beyond the Unit. If you require support or assistance to help manage through your feelings, we kindly ask that you connect with your manager or utilize the Employee and Family Assistance Program. As well, please know that Occupational Health and Safety will be holding a debrief on the event, which may assist in supporting any stresses.
Managers are encouraged to share this information with their teams and with staff who have limited computer access.
Thank again to all those involved and the teams that also supported staff throughout the evening.
International Clinical Trials Day is celebrated on May 20, to raise clinical trial awareness and recognize the day that the first clinical trial was started in 1747 by James Lind. On this day each year, we acknowledge and honour clinical researchers, patient partners, and participants and their contributions to improving treatment options and health outcomes for patients.
What is the difference between clinical trials and clinical research?
Clinical trials study prevention (to find new ways to prevent illness), screening (to detect diseases earlier) and treatment (to test new therapies), and are conducted to:
Everyone is impacted by clinical tirals and they can help us learn more about our own health, improve care and treatment as well as help future patients through new discoveries.
For more information, click here.
Bridge Northwest is inviting enthusiastic and motivated staff to join the MEDITECH Expanse Training Team as Local Trainers and Super Users. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a region‑wide digital transformation supporting colleagues, strengthening patient safety, and building skills that extend far beyond go‑live.
Click here to view the full job descrption. Please note, the closing date is May 29, 2026.
For more information, reach out to: Dawna Perry at dawnamaria.perry@tbh.net.
Taking place Monday, May 25 & Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Ibn Sina Simulation Lab (Room 3100, 3rd Floor – TBRHSC)
This course is designed for health care providers who either direct or participate in the management and assessment of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in paediatric patients.
During National Biomedical Engineering Week (May 17-23), we acknowledge the important role of Biomedical Engineering Services in Ontario’s health care system.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC)’s Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians use their knowledge and training to maintain, repair and help with the selection of medical devices and health technology used for patient care at TBRHSC and in Northwestern Ontario.
As an integral part of the patient’s health care team, we thank all Biomedical Engineering Technologists and Technicians for their hard work and dedication.
May is National Physiotherapy Month — a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role physiotherapy plays in Ontario’s health care system. Physiotherapists are essential in helping patients improve movement, recover from injury or surgery, manage chronic conditions, and enhance overall quality of life through evidence-based physical interventions.
At Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, physiotherapists are valued members of our interdisciplinary teams. They provide care across a wide range of Hospital areas, including medical and surgical units, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), neurosurgery, the Regional Stroke Unit, Emergency Department, outpatient rehabilitation, hand clinic, Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC), paediatrics, the lymphedema clinic, hemophilia clinic, and the Rapid Access Clinic.
This month — and every month — we extend our heartfelt thanks to our physiotherapy team for their skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication to supporting recovery, independence, and well-being for patients across our Hospital and community.
