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)

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!

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

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) celebrated 16 years of Sharing and Caring Together. This event highlighted the collaboration between our Patient Family Advisors (PFAs) and Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC) department.

Throughout the week there were celebrations of the hard work and dedication to advancing the patient experience at TBRHSC. A special thank you to our Patient Family Advisors and Patient and Family Centred Care team for all the planning and work they put into this event. 

Thank you to all those who participated in the exhibition that closed out the week. This exhibition showcased the work of departments from across the Hospital, and how they bring the principles of patient and family centred care to life. Your participation is what made this event such a success!

Congratulations to the grand prize winners, Heather Albanese (won an iPad) and Alysha Placken (won an air fryer)!

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Treaties Recognition Week highlights the importance of Treaties and the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Ontario. Treaties are agreements established between Indigenous groups and the Government of Canada, provincial and territorial governments.

They outline the ongoing rights and responsibilities of all parties involved and are central to the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Treaties may seem like historical documents, yet the obligations and commitments within them remain just as relevant today. The land we live and gather on is Treaty land, and everyone in Canada shares the rights and responsibilities related to upholding Treaties. We are all Treaty People.

Treaties promised access to health and wellness. Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre’s Traditional Wellness Coordinator supports Indigenous patients, families, and staff by ensuring access to traditional and spiritual care within the Hospital. Working with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and health care teams, the Coordinator helps create a culturally safe environment that supports the whole person, spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical. Traditional wellness is about caring for the whole person, mind, body, spirit, and community. It is more than just cultural; it is a Treaty right. As health care providers, it is part of our responsibility to honour these commitments. For Indigenous Peoples, traditional healing is a part of that promise.

For more information about Treaty Recognition Week, click here.

Check out INformed throughout the week to participate in Treaty Recognition Week trivia, for your chance to win one of two $50 gift cards to Mamakeesic Roots.

Click HERE to complete today’s trivia. 

Each submission will be entered into a draw to win prizes! Winners will be announced next week in Your Daily Informed Newsletter on November 10.

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

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Medical Radiation Sciences Week is a time to celebrate the incredible contributions of our Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (DMS) who play a vital role in patient care at our Hospital. Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting the different imaging modalities that make up this diverse and essential profession.

Today we begin with the radiological technologist who aids in the diagnosis of disease and injury by producing permanent images, using radiation, which are read by a radiologist. These images are captured on X-Ray cassettes and other imaging devices such as video monitors, video tape and electronic digital imaging devices.

The technologist may also be required to do procedures with mobile X-Ray equipment in the operating room, emergency departments, at the patient’s bedside or in the special care units. Some MRT(R)s are trained in Computed Tomography (CT), Mammography and Interventional Radiology. They are the expert in the operation of such complex medical radiation equipment, while providing comprehensive, compassionate care to each patient.

This week, we’re celebrating our incredible Portering Team for keeping Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre moving. Every day, our Porters ensure patients are safely and comfortably transported wherever they need to be – whether it’s to a test, procedure, or are being admitted.

Beyond getting patients from place to place, our Porters create meaningful, positive interactions that help improve the overall patient experience.  Their dedication, care, and professionalism make a real difference in our hospital’s daily operations.

Please join us in recognizing and thanking these essential members of our health care team for the vital role they play in keeping our Hospital in motion.

Decisions that Matter

It’s National Health Ethics Week, and we’re celebrating here at TBRHSC. Ethics Week is a chance to pause and reflect on how ethical decision-making supports compassionate, high-quality care — in every role, every day.

Did You Know?

• The Ethics Service is here to help staff, physicians, patients, and families navigate tough situations where values may conflict or the “right thing to do” isn’t clear.
• Support is available for clinical, organizational, and research ethics issues.
• You don’t have to face ethical challenges alone — consultation is confidential, non-punitive, and collaborative.

How to Reach the Ethics Service

• Email Bioethicist michelle.allain@tbh.net
• Call 807-630-0406

Faces of Ethics

Keep an eye on the INformed throughout the week as we spotlight different facets of the Ethics Service as well as our Faces of Ethics profiles — stories highlighting staff across the organization who bring ethics to life in their everyday work.

Learn More

Visit the Intranet: QRM –> Ethics for resources, decision-making tools, and more.