Closing the Distance: Thunder Bay’s Pediatric Emergency Transport Team One Year In

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
TIme: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Location: Auditorium A/B or virtually

Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKTWD) is an annual experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students across Ontario.

This year’s TOKTWD will take place on Wednesday, November 4. Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is excited to welcome Grade 9 students from a variety of schools throughout the city. The day provides students with an opportunity to explore the diverse careers and services offered within the Hospital through interactive tours, demonstrations, and presentations.

Throughout the day, students are divided into groups of approximately 10 and guided by Human Resources through various Hospital departments. Each group visits pre-scheduled areas for a tour or demonstration. Departments that have participated in previous years include Medical Device Reprocessing Department, Operating Room, Emergency, Biomedical Engineering/Maintenance, Laboratory, Diagnostic Imaging, Simulation Lab, Pharmacy, and Nutrition and Food Services. Participating in TOKTWD provides students with valuable insight into the wide range of career opportunities available within a hospital setting. It also offers an excellent opportunity for employee engagement by encouraging staff involvement and interaction with students.

The event promotes team building, collaboration, social interaction, productivity, and employee participation, while helping students gain a better understanding of the many roles that contribute to the delivery of health care.

Employees with children in grade nine are invited to enroll them in Take Our Kids to Work Day. The enrollment period will close October 23, 2026. Registration is limited to 40 participants and will be filled in the order received.

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026.

Please use the link below to access the information and forms you’ll need to complete and submit.
https://informed.tbrhsc.net/departments/human-resources/programs/take-our-kids-to-work-day

This October, in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re inviting you to make a difference while being a part of a collaborative work of art.

Join us in the lobby, across from Season’s Gift Shop, on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. to add your personal touch to a stunning paint-by-number masterpiece designed by artist Vik Wilen and created by Paintillio.

For just $20 per tile, you can paint your piece of the puzzle and watch the artwork come to life, one tile at a time. Every dollar raised will support breast cancer. Once the final tile is in place, the finished artwork will be auctioned, raising even more for the Northern Cancer Fund.

This initiative is part of our Luncheon of Hope celebrations – and the art piece will be brought to the event on October 16. Whether you’re an artist or haven’t picked up a brush since grade school, everyone is welcome.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) would like to recognize our September Hand Hygiene Champion.

Jaime Huston works as a Housekeeper on 2C In-Patient unit and says that her hand hygiene practices have became part of her routine. She does not see any barriers to completing proper hand hygiene as it protects patients and staff from the spread of infections.

Thank you Jaime.

Get Started with SharePoint

With the transition to SharePoint, we want to make sure you’re ready!

Join one of our drop-in sessions or check out our training resources to get started on your SharePoint journey.

Learn About SharePoint

Visit M365Hub.tbh.net or nwohealth.sharepoint.com/sites/M365Training to check out our education resources.

Join SharePoint Drop-In Sessions

On Wednesdays from June 10 to December 9, ask questions and get support for SharePoint. Visit the M365Hub training page at M365Hub.tbh.net for links.

SharePoint Training [All Staff]

• Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

SharePoint Training [Leaders and Owners]

• Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Contact Us

Give us a call at 807-684-6411, email us at Help.Desk@tbh.net, or submit a ticket on our Help Desk Self Service app for support.

If you have any questions, please contact the Help Desk at Help.Desk@tbh.net.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Prevention and Screening Clinical Services invites staff to help raise awareness about the importance of breast screening.

Wear Pink Day on October 8. Show your support by wearing pink on October 8 and snapping a photo with your colleagues. Share your photos via email to lexie.williamson@tbh.net to help us celebrate across TBRHSC.

Book Your Mammogram Online. Eligible people, including staff, can now conveniently book their screening mammogram online at the Linda Buchan Centre.

Mirror Decals. Local businesses are getting involved by displaying breast screening reminder decals throughout the month of October. See if you can spot one!

Together, we can help spread awareness and encourage more people to make breast screening a priority.

Every person has a story, and listening to those stories can help change the way we understand substance use and addiction.

In a new series of educational videos, individuals share their personal experiences and perspectives on stigma, substance use, addiction, and health care. Their stories offer an important opportunity to listen, learn, and better understand how our words, actions, and assumptions can affect those seeking care.

These videos also honour those who have been lost to substance use and addiction-related harms and acknowledge the grief experienced by their families, friends, and loved ones. By sharing these experiences and perspectives, we can deepen our understanding of the impact of stigma and recognize the importance of approaching every person with compassion, dignity, and respect.

At Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, we recognize that stigma can create real barriers for patients and families. Outdated language, stereotypes, and misconceptions can influence how people are treated and whether they feel safe and supported when accessing care. By listening to and learning from people with lived and living experience, we can challenge these assumptions and help create a more compassionate, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Developed as part of the Patient Experience pillar of Strategic Plan 2026 and our ongoing work to reduce stigma associated with substance use and addiction, these videos reflect our collective resolve to do better and to move forward with greater compassion, understanding, and respect for those seeking care.

We invite you to watch, listen to the stories and perspectives being shared, and reflect on how each of us can help reduce stigma and make a positive difference.

This week, we hear from Andrea Raynak:

For more stories visit bit.ly/confronting-stigma-TBRHSC

Every October, Canada celebrates Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honouring the achievements, contributions, and resilience of women and girls throughout the nation’s history.  

This month-long observance highlights the achievements of women in all areas of life, including politics, the arts, education, health care, and community leadership. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing work needed to achieve gender equality and create a more inclusive future for all. Women’s History Month also encourages Canadians to learn about the diverse experiences of women, including those from marginalized communities whose stories are often overlooked. By amplifying these voices, the month fosters a deeper understanding of how gender intersects with race, culture, and identity, and why inclusive approaches to equality are vital.  

During Women’s History Month, the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People is observed on October 4. On this day, communities across Canada gather to honour the lives of Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit people who have been taken by violence.

Women’s History Month is both a celebration and a call to action. It challenges us to acknowledge the past, confront the present, and shape a future where every woman and gender-diverse person can thrive in safety, dignity, and equality. 

To learn more about Women’s History Month, please go to: https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/commemorations-celebrations/womens-history-month.html  or https://canadianequality.ca/womens-history-month/

For over 25 years, Excellence Canada has been supporting Canada’s workplaces build healthier culture, and we continue to expand the Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month program. This year’s theme is all about taking a personalized approach to wellness to ultimately create a healthy lifestyle that feels authentic, and exciting.

By putting personal choice front and centre, we’re helping individuals and organizations own their wellness journeys. This year you’ll find enhanced support for managers and organizations in addition to great participant resources you’re accustomed to.

Visit healthyworkplacemonth.ca for more information and resources.