You are invited to join an inspiring virtual presentation with Dr. Lynda Redwood-Campbell, exploring the challenges, lessons, and humility found in humanitarian medicine.

Drawing on decades of experience in disaster and conflict zones, Dr. Redwood-Campbell explores the gap between intention and impact in humanitarian medicine. Through personal stories and hard-won lessons, we’ll reflect on what it means to practice with humility, navigate moral complexity, and stay grounded when systems — and people — are under extreme strain.

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Between Hope & Hard Truths: Reflections on the Humbling Realities of Humanitarian Medicine

Presented by: Dr. Lynda Redwood-Campbell
Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University
Senior Medical Officer, Canadian Red Cross International Emergency Response Team

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (EST)

Join via Microsoft Teams: LINK

In recognition of Medical Radiation Sciences Week, check out this trivia.

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Today we are highlighting the Radiation Therapist, as a key member of the cancer treatment team. They are directly responsible for the administration of a prescribed dose of radiation. The Radiation Therapist must have the knowledge to interpret the radiation treatment prescription, determine its appropriateness, counsel the patient regarding side effects and monitor the patient’s physical and psychological wellbeing during the entire course of treatment. 

Thank you to our Hospital’s Radiation Therapists for your hard work and dedication to the science of medical imaging!

Today’s Ethics Spotlight – Faces of Ethics: Privacy Office

What does the Privacy Office do?

The Privacy Office ensures that information is collected, used, and disclosed appropriately, supporting staff with privacy-related questions, and helping to build a culture where respect for confidentiality is part of everyday practice.

The Privacy Officer’s role is to promote confidentiality and privacy, provide guidance on privacy policies, procedures and legislation, orient new staff and provide privacy training to all staff, conduct privacy audits and breach investigations and advise staff on matters of privacy, confidentiality and consent.

What ethical issues come up in your area?

Privacy often comes down to questions of trust — who needs to know what, and when? We think through situations like how much information can be shared to support patient care, how to balance openness with confidentiality, and what to do to ensure that technology maintains the security required for personal information and personal health information. It’s about ensuring that decisions around information are both legally sound and ethically thoughtful.

Ethics is everywhere. Thank you to our Privacy Office for helping keep ethics at the centre of care at TBRHSC.

Ethics Affects Us All. If you’re facing an ethical dilemma or have questions, reach out to the Bioethicist, or a member of the ethics committee for support.

Bioethicist: Michelle Allain – michelle.allain@tbh.net | 807-684-6538

Click HERE to complete today’s Treaties Recognition Week 2025 trivia question. 

Each submission will be entered into a draw to win prizes! Winners will be announced next week in Your Daily Informed Newsletter.

Shared on behalf of Jeannine Verdenik, Vice President, People & Culture

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Remembrance Day is on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. The following ONA Departments will be CLOSED:

The following Departments will be CLOSED on Tuesday, November 11:

–          Ambulatory Care (all clinics closed aside from the infusion rooms)

–          Cath Lab

–          Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) In-Patient Service (new referrals)

–          Diagnostic Assessment Program Navigator

–          Endoscopy

–          Gyne Laser Clinic

–          Multi-Care Kidney Clinic

–          Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT)

–          Ophthalmology Laser Clinic

–          Patient Flow Coordinators

–          Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line Service

–          Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

–          Screen For Life Coach

–          Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre (Acute Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence care continues to be provided 24/7 in the Emergency Department)

–          Surgical Day Care

–          Wound Care

The following ONA Departments will remain OPEN: 

–          Adult and Forensic Mental Health Out-Patient Programs

–          Regional Bariatric Care Centre

–          Cancer Centre

–          Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) (non ONA staff working)

–          Clinical Trials

–          Complex Malignant Hematology (CMH) Clinic

–          Consultation Liaison Service (Psychiatry staff only – no Nursing staff)

–          Diagnostic Imaging  (exception: interventional procedures requiring Nursing support)

–          Fracture Clinic

–          Infection Prevention and Control

–          Lab Out-Patient Clinic

–          Maternity Centre (non ONA staff working)

–          Medical Transitions Clinic

–          Operating Room – urgent cases only (one emergency room)

–          Paediatric Out-Patient Clinic (non ONA staff working)

–          Paediatric Healthy Living Clinic (non ONA staff working)

–          Post Anesthesia Care Unit

–          Preadmission Clinic

–          Recovery Room – urgent cases only

–          Renal Services

–          Stroke Prevention Clinic (non ONA staff working)

–          Surgical /Endo Central Intake (non ONA staff working)

–          Surgical Transitions Remote Patient Monitoring

–          Telemedicine (non ONA staff working)

Every day, staff across TBRHSC make decisions that matter — decisions about care, teamwork, safety, and respect. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking about “what’s the right thing to do here?” — we’d love to hear from you!

Who We’re Looking For
We’re inviting staff from all areas of the organization — clinical and non-clinical, frontline and behind-the-scenes — to consider joining the TBRHSC Ethics Committee. Diverse perspectives and experiences help us understand and respond to the many ways ethics shows up across our work.

What the Committee Does
The Ethics Committee provides guidance on complex ethical issues, supports staff and teams facing tough choices, and helps foster a culture where ethical reflection is part of everyday practice. Members meet once a month (September–June) for one hour to share insights, learn together, and strengthen ethical decision-making across the organization.

Why Join?
It’s a chance to:
• Be part of meaningful discussions that shape compassionate, ethical care.
• Build knowledge and confidence in navigating ethical challenges.
• Contribute to a culture where values guide our actions — every day, in every role.

Interested?
Email Bioethicist, Michelle Allain at michelle.allain@tbh.net to express your interest or learn more. Because ethics isn’t just something we talk about — it’s something we do, together

In recognition of Medical Radiation Sciences Week, check out this trivia.

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Today we are putting a spotlight on the Nuclear Medicine Technologists. These professionals prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to the patient by means of injection, inhalation or ingestion. The radiopharmaceuticals are processed by organs and tissues and the technologist records their function using specialized cameras. Some studies involve computer recordings and image enhancement. Nuclear Medicine Technologists may also be involved in determining the concentration of various hormones or drugs in the patient’s body fluid by using radioactive chemicals, as well as molecular imaging techniques.

Thank you to our Nuclear Medicine Technologists for illuminating the invisible and advancing the art and science of medical imaging!