On Thursday, February 13, in Auditorium A & B (3rd Level) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. we are hosting an exposition celebrating a significant milestone in the development of our Paediatric Emergency Transport Team (PETT) and the completion of their training.

After over a year of intense preparation, the team has officially started performing patient transfers, providing an invaluable service to children across Northwestern Ontario.

The Paediatric Emergency Transport Team is comprised of a Registered Nurse and a Registered Respiratory Therapist who work in tandem with ORNGE to safely retrieve ill children, primarily under the age of one, and transport them to a higher level of care. These transfers are essential for providing timely access to advanced medical services, either at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre or, when necessary, at a specialized tertiary children’s hospital.

This newly established program is a groundbreaking achievement for the region. As the first paediatric transport team of its kind not based within a children’s hospital, it will drastically reduce the time it takes to transport ill children. With the completion of this extensive training and certification, the team will soon be available 24/7 to respond to emergency transport needs throughout Northwestern Ontario, ensuring that ill children receive the care they need without delay, and providing a greater sense of hope and security for families in our region. This achievement marks a major step forward in paediatric emergency services for Northwestern Ontario, and we are incredibly proud of our team’s dedication, expertise, and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of children across Northwestern Ontario.

Please join us for some snacks and refreshments to celebrate this success, meet our team members, learn more about our role and community partners. We look forward to seeing you!

It’s that time of year again! 

The Bay Village Heart Cookie Fundraiser kicks off this February, honouring the memory of Patty Hobbs and supporting the Northern Cardiac Fund. Pick up your heart cookies at Bay Village Coffee and join the movement—every cookie makes a difference! 

TBRHSC’s Patient Billing will have a table on Wednesday, February 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Main Floor by the Grand Staircase.

Cookies are $7.00 with $3.50 of the proceeds supporting the Northern Cardiac Fund.

A respiratory outbreak has been declared at the Transitional Care Unit, located at Riverview Manor as of February 7, 2025.

All restrictions are in place. As always, our number one priority is the safety of patients and their families, staff and visitors. All patients identified as having an exposure to this outbreak have been isolated with appropriate additional precautions.

New admissions will not be sent to the unit until the outbreak is declared over. Essential Care Partners will only be permitted on a case by case basis, following the process outlined in the Care Partner/ Essential Care Partner Guidance Document. 

Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to continue applying routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, cleaning shared equipment and the appropriate screening of all patients. Please set an example to staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.

For more information, contact: Infection Prevention and Control at 6094.

Join us for the 1st Annual Teaching and Learning Week, where you will find expos and presentations showcasing the extensive education, research and innovation that takes place within our Hospital and Health Research Institute. Join in the events below celebrating continuous learning and collaboration. Please see full schedule attached below.

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Teaching and Learning Week – Schedule of Events

Monday February 3

Professional Development Expo – Staff will have an opportunity to network and learn how they can expand their professional development portfolio. Light breakfast provided.

Afternoon Roaming with the College of Nurses of Ontario – Touring the Inpatient and Outpatient departments, specific to nursing, to share information about the College of Nurses of Ontario Quality Assurance Program. Brochures and pamphlets provided to staff.

Tuesday February 4

Hello Midday Innovation – This event will highlight innovations from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute that have made a difference in the lives of patients, families and staff.

Wednesday February 5

A Journey Through the Health Care System – An interactive and engaging opportunity for health care professionals to understand the patient’s journey through the health care system, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. Light breakfast provided.

Ibn Sina Simulation Lab Open House – A demonstration of the ongoing learning that is made possible through the use of simulation will take place in the Ibn Sina Simulation Lab. There will be hands-on activities that will highlight various skills, tasks and interdisciplinary collaboration. This will be facilitated on a drop-in basis. Lunch provided.

Thursday February 6

Research Expo – Staff will have an opportunity to network and learn about the ongoing research taking place at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. Light breakfast provided.

R.E.F.S Party – An opportunity to join the CNS/IPE/PPL/NRT team in celebrating the one-year anniversary of the R.E.F.S initiative. There will be games and chances to win prizes. Cupcakes and light refreshments provided.

Friday February 7

Preceptor Appreciation Expo – An opportunity demonstrate gratitude for all teachers at TBRHSC and engage with experts to enhance staff’s teaching and learning strategies.

Afternoon Trivia, Roaming with the Jeopardy Wheel – An opportunity to engage with staff in asking trivia questions about preceptoring.

This event will bring like-minded, curious, and creative people together, in order to encourage collaboration and help put their ideas in motion.

Nominated staff will present and share their innovations with their colleagues. The goal of the event is to highlight outstanding innovation occurring throughout the organization and promote a culture of innovative thinking for all staff.

Come for lunch and leave with an understanding of the exceptional initiatives going on at work around you.

Please be aware there will be a network interruption for 3A and 3B on January 29 beginning at 9 p.m. to January 30, at 5 a.m. EST.

Please see below memo for more information with details.