In May, we recognize and celebrate the essential role Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) play in Ontario’s health care system.

In Ontario, SLPs hold a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and are regulated by the College of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario. As of April 1, 2021 individuals must also pass a National Canadian Entry-To-Practice Exam prior to receiving their practice license.

SLPs are highly trained professionals who screen, assess, and treat a wide range of adult disorders, including:

• Swallowing disorders
• Communication and cognitive impairments
• Voice and fluency disorders

At Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, our SLPs are essential members of our interdisciplinary teams. They provide expert care and consultation across a broad spectrum of hospital services, including medical, surgical (orthopedic, neurosurgical, and cardiac), acute stroke, Emergency, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), oncology, renal, acute mental health, and outpatient oncology.

As we celebrate this month, and throughout the entire year—we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible SLPs. Your expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication empower patients on their journey toward recovery, independence, and improved well-being. Whether within our hospital walls or out in the community, your impact is deeply felt.

Thank you for all that you do!

It’s time to register for the Active Commute Challenge! Anyone who registers before June 1 and logs an active commute during the first week of the challenge will be entered into a draw to win one of five early bird prizes, including a bike tune-up or a $100 gift card to a local bike shop. Check out TBayOnTheMove’s FAQs page for more info on prizes.

Register now and start planning your sustainable commutes!

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To enter the raffle, print off the ticket below and fill out the information. At each event, find Annette Klement and get your ticket signed. At the end of the month, submit all your signed tickets to Annette via email at tbrhsc.culturalsafetyeducator@tbh.net or interoffice mail. The draw will take place at the beginning of July. Good luck!

Spring is here, and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s (TBRHSC)’s grounds are looking much cleaner, greener, and beautiful thanks to the efforts of this fantastic group!

On May 22, 2025, 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 228kg (equivalent to 501lbs) of litter from the Hospital grounds.

Great team work out there!

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!

This month’s Town Hall took place on Wednesday, May 21st. 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.

Clinical Problem Solving Rounds

Presented by: Dr. Ali Bidari

Clinical Unknown: A 37 year old female with Recurrent Chest Pain ad Syncopal Attacks

Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Location (In person): Auditorium A (3rd Level)
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Learning Objectives

1. Formulate a differential diagnosis for acute chest pain in the setting of normal coronary angiography.
2. Apply a structured clinical approach to the evaluation and management of acute coronary syndrome.
3. Develop a systematic approach to the assessment of syncope.

“The Department of Internal Medicine Monthly Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.”

TBayOnTheMove’s Active Commute Challenge (ACC) is coming up this June! We’re encouraging everyone to choose sustainable commuting options such as walking, biking, public transit, or carpooling throughout the month.

Planning a sustainable commute involves several key steps to reduce your environmental impact while keeping your commute practical and efficient.  Check out TBayOnTheMove’s How to Plan Your Sustainable Commute.

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The Your Health Space e-Learning Series is a FREE hybrid learning experience tailored to the needs and experiences of health care staff. From now until September 30, learners will have access to three self-directed courses and beginning in July, weekly live skill-building sessions focused on improving mental health literacy and strategies to manage and mitigate the effects of stress in the health care workplace.

Learn more about YHS e-Learning through this 1-minute video.

To learn more about this offering or to register, please CLICK HERE.