Shared on behalf of Ryan Sears, Director, Capital and Facility Services

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Please be advised that the sidewalk to the Labour and Delivery Entrance will be closed on the north side from Monday, February 9th to Friday, February 27th to accommodate work for the Emergency Department Triage Area Renovation project. 

The Contractor will be utilizing a crane to move structural steel beams to the roof. Fencing will be erected closer to the doors to delineate the work area on the ground and protect persons from entering the area. Please ensure you are following all posted construction signage and access routes during this time. 

For your safety, please utilize the south sidewalk (highlight in green), and do not walk on the road as there is a lot of vehicular traffic in the area.

Thank you for your continued support with improving our Hospital!

The second Clinical Cardiology and Critical Care Update is proudly presented in partnership by Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research and the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. This one-day conference will be held from 7:30 a.m. (breakfast and arrivals) to 4:30 p.m. A wide array of topics relevant to HCPs practicing in the cardiac critical care units as well as clinicians who manage patients with cardiovascular diseases will be covered across two streams of interactive learning. Visit the conference website for the full agenda and registration details.

Learn more and register: https://www.c4uconference.com/

Employee Recognition Week is a time to celebrate the people — our medical staff, employees, teams, volunteers, and Patient Family Advisors — who make a meaningful difference for patients and families across Northwestern Ontario. Their dedication and commitment to providing exceptional care deserve to be recognized and celebrated.

From February 27 to March 6, staff are encouraged to visit the Corporate Intranet, read the Daily Informed Newsletter, and follow our social media channels to learn more about Employee Recognition Week activities, including prize draws, daily trivia, and more.

For Heart Month, we caught up with Mikayla Sparks (📸 left) and Victoria Gerolami (📸 right), Cardiac Sonographers at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, to get an inside look at the work they do and what makes their roles truly special.

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Why did you decide to become a Cardiac Sonographer? 

We wanted a career where we could have a direct impact on patient care. As a cardiac sonographer, you capture real-time images and measurements that can immediately influence diagnoses and treatment decisions, sometimes in urgent situations. 

Tell us about your role.

A cardiac sonographer is a health care professional who specializes in using ultrasound technology to create images of the heart. These images help with early detection and ongoing monitoring. This includes obtaining high quality images, performing accurate measurements, and ensuring the study provides the information needed for effective clinical decision making. 

What is the most challenging part of your job? 

This job requires the ability to solve problems and adapt based on the complexity of the case. It can be challenging  but it is also a very rewarding part of contributing to exceptional care for every patient, every time.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your profession? 

The most rewarding part of being a cardiac sonographer is working directly with patients and knowing our role supports diagnosis, treatment and ultimately patient outcomes. 

Any advice for those considering a career in health care? 

If you enjoy hands-on patient care, working with technology and problem solving, cardiac sonography is an incredibly rewarding career. 

Shared on behalf of Thunder Bay Counselling and the Occupational Health and Safety Department

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Shared on behalf of Patricia Lang, Chair, TBRHSC Board of Directors

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We enter 2026 acknowledging the extraordinary commitment of our staff and physicians, volunteers and partners who continue to serve our community under significant pressure. The challenges faced over the holiday season were a record number of patient visits including an increase in acutely ill patients. In response, we adopted enhanced masking requirements. We continue to be dedicated to protecting our patients, families, and staff to ensure we have sufficient capacity during this influenza season.

The focus of this report is to celebrate our workforce and their commitment to the community. It is a testament to the culture of this organization that our teams continued to support our broader community. Staff participated in the annual food drive in support of St. Andrew’s Dew Drop Inn and the Emergency Department supported the Children’s Aid annual Christmas Wish Campaign. These are just a few of many examples of care and compassion even when stretched.

The Paediatric Emergency Transport Team (PETT) recently marked its one-year anniversary of its first paediatric transport. This highly skilled team collaborates with existing provincial transport teams and ORNGE to transport children (primarily under one year of age) to a higher level of care, either at TBRHSC or a specialized children’s hospital. This initiative drastically improves access to care and reduces wait times for these younger patients in need of critical care. Throughout last year, TBRHSC celebrated many inspiring and significant milestones that illustrated the unwavering commitment to our mission. I am deeply impressed with the ongoing advancements and the ingenuity of the dedicated teams who continually strive to elevate the care and services we provide to our communities. The collective efforts of our talented teams through innovative care delivery and community engagement enable us to go above and beyond to ensure care needs are met, while adapting to an ever changing health care environment. I invite you to learn more about these highlights of 2025 by reading HERE.

One final note, strong governance is required to navigate the challenges faced across healthcare in the North. To that end, TBRHSC’s Board of Directors is looking to fill four Board Director vacancies and two Committee vacancies. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way to health care for patients and families across Northwestern Ontario. The Board and its Committees help guide how care is delivered, how resources are stewarded, and how TBRHSC lives its commitment to equity, compassion, and accountability. Learn more on these opportunities by visiting our website:

Committee Community Member Volunteer Opportunity

Board of Directors Volunteer Opportunity

On February 6, come down to the Deli Bar in the Cafeteria and get in on this pop-up Super Bowl Special.

For one day only, Sodexo is offering a “create your own” hot dog stand with a side of nacho chips and a drink for $13.

Choose up to four specialty toppings, standard condiments do not apply. Drinks will be water or pop, this special excludes any energy drinks or specialty beverages.

Shared on behalf of Bridge Northwest. Click here to download this Newsletter

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