Final Town Hall of the Season: TODAY @ 2:00 P.M.

The next Town Hall is live on Wednesday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m. All staff, professional staff, learners and volunteers are invited to tune in to stay informed on what’s happening at our Hospital and Health Research Institute.

This month’s edition of Town Hall is a special one—it features a Year Three review of Strategic Plan 2026, including key updates and insights from staff and project leads.

Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Via Webex

We look forward to having you join us!

Please note that this is also the final Town Hall of the season—we’ll be back in September. If you’d like to submit a question or suggest a topic for a future edition of Town Hall, please email us at TBHRSC.GroupNews@tbh.net.


Interested in viewing a past Town Hall? Recordings and presentation slides from each session can be found in the archive.

Ontario Volunteer Services Awards

On Monday, June 9, volunteers from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre were proudly recognized at the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards, held at Fort William Historical Park.

These dedicated individuals were celebrated for their years of outstanding commitment and service to our hospital and the community. We are so grateful for the time, compassion, and energy our volunteers bring to everything they do. Their contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients, families, and staff every single day.

Congratulations to all our award recipients—and thank you for all that you do!

L to R: Megan Valente (Coordinator, Volunteer Services), Elisa Hung, Mariam Bakare, Victoria Kerr, Mary Sokol, Rosetta Brizzi, Lorraine Young. 

Health Standards Organization (HSO) Global Workforce Survey

Shared on behalf of Senior Leadership Council (SLC)


We are excited to be launching the HSO Global Workforce Survey on Monday, June 9, 2025.

In previous years, two surveys were required to be completed as part of Accreditation Canada requirements; the Patient Safety Culture Survey and the Worklife Pulse Tool.  However, this time around we only need to complete one survey for Accreditation as the two tools have been combined into one survey instrument.

The HSO Global Workforce Survey was developed in order to hear your valuable feedback on key aspects of our safety culture and working conditions. Furthermore, it will provide our organization with actionable results to support learning and opportunities for improvement related to staff life-work quality, as well as quality and safety of patient care.

Please know, this survey is completely anonymous. The survey has been designed specifically so that no information directly identifying staff is gathered, and only group level findings are reported (for groups of five or more respondents).

We encourage all staff and professional staff to participate in taking this important survey by clicking on the link or scanning the QR code below: https://survey.healthstandards.org/en-ca/launch/845bf3bb-49a5-49a9-b7cc-635264e6d706

Come see us at the Staff Appreciation BBQ on Thursday, June 12, 2025 (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and visit the HSO Global Workforce Survey booth for further information on the survey, along with some treats and swag! Please bring your smartphone as this booth, along with others, will be interactive.

Early Bird Draw: Complete the survey by June 16, 2025, to be eligible to win free parking! See the attached survey poster for further details on how to enter your name for some great prizes.

Need a laptop or dedicated space?

We have dedicated space and equipment for staff to complete the survey, the following dates have been booked in Auditorium B (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.):

  • June 17and 24
  • July 8 and 15

Note: The survey closes on Friday, July 18, 2025. However, if the minimum response rate of 50% is not achieved, the survey will remain open.

What will we do with the survey results?

Results from the survey will be shared with staff and professional staff in fall 2025. From there we will work with you to identify how we can make improvements so you feel supported and you want to work, grow and thrive, in an environment that provides safe and quality care. We will also celebrate areas where we are excelling and notable areas where both patients and staff safety are captivating.

We appreciate your participation in this important survey. If you have any questions about the survey, please email tbrhsc.qualityandriskmanagement@tbh.net. Thank you for your time and valuable feedback.

Managers – please post in your departments.

Notice: Upcoming Media Event (June 10)

Shared on behalf of Communications and Engagement


Please be advised that the back area of the Cafeteria (near the East Entrance) will be reserved for a media event on the morning of Tuesday, June 10.

As a result, a portion of the tables and seating will be unavailable between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Lunch & Learn: Medicine Wheel (TODAY)

Join Annette Klement, Cultural Safety Educator, for a Lunch and Learn on the Medicine Wheel. This session will provide a basic overview of what the Medicine Wheel represents, as well as how to use it to connect and support your patient’s care. Lunch will be provided.

Registration is required for this event. To register, email Annette at tbrhsc.culturalsafetyeducator@tbh.net.

This event is eligible for the Indigenous History Month raffle. To enter the raffle, print off the ticket below and fill out the information. At the event, find Annette 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!

Check out the poster below for more information on events taking place throughout June to celebrate Indigenous History Month:

National Kinesiology Week (June 1-8)

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is joining others across Canada to celebrate National Kinesiology Week (June 1-8).

Kinesiologists are regulated health professionals who study human movement and the relationship between physical activity and health. They are committed to enhancing quality of life through the promotion of physical activity and workplace health & safety, the prevention and management of injury and chronic disease, and the overall improvement of health and performance. They are leaders in the prevention of injury and chronic disease; they work with people of all ages and every level of function and physical ability to assess, track, manage and achieve a broad range of personal health goals. Exercise is used to prevent and manage injury and manage chronic disease.

Kinesiologists ultimately aim to encourage the health and wellbeing of individuals through the implementation of movement and exercise. They work with patients to reach their health and personal lifestyle goals. Through body composition testing, the assessment of physical abilities, and the instruction of proper exercise form, kinesiologists ensure that patients are motivated and have the resources required to be healthy and move efficiently.

In a health care system that focuses on remedial care, kinesiologists are becoming increasingly valued as health care providers who focus on preventative care. Many chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart diseases can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet and regular exercise. Kinesiologists have been specially trained as exercise therapists to remove barriers and encourage individuals of all abilities to remain active through all stages of life.

There are kinesiologists working in Programs and Services throughout our Hospital, including Cardiac Rehab (Katherine Chisholm, Duncan Hutchison, Casey Ruberto and Victoria Finley), the Regional Bariatric Care Centre & Paediatric Healthy Living Program (Debbie Walsh), the Maternity Centre (Keri Gerlach), and the Transitional Care Unit (Keri Gerlach, Mark Bystrican, and Katelyn Methot). 

Please join us in thanking our kinesiologists for their important contributions to patient care.

June Day: ONA Department Closures – (June 9)

Shared on behalf of Jeannine Verdenik, VP People and Culture


June Day is scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025. The following ONA departments will be CLOSED:

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

–           Cath Lab (on call coverage for STEMI remains intact)

–           Endoscopy (on call coverage)

–           Gyne Laser Clinic

–           Multi-Care Kidney Clinic

–           Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT)

–           Operating Room (limited for non-elective cases)

–           Ophthalmology Laser Clinic

–           Patient Flow Coordinators

–           Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line Service 

–           RAVE Clinic

–           Recovery Room (limited for non-elective cases)

–           Remote Patient Monitoring (full coverage)

–           Screen For Life Coach

–           Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Treatment Centre

–           Surgical Day Care

–           Surgical and Endoscopy Central Intake Nurse Practitioner Team

–           Wound Care

The following ONA Departments will remain OPEN: 

–           Assertive Community Treatment Team (non ONA staff working)

–           Bariatric Surgery Clinic (non ONA staff)

–           Brief Intervention Treatment Team (non ONA staff)

–           Cancer Centre

–           Cardiovascular Rehabilitation (non ONA staff working)

–           Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (CCDC) (Non-ONA Staff)

–           Clinical Trials

–           Community Treatment Order (non ONA staff working)

–           Consultation Liaison Service (non ONA staff working ie. psychiatry)

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

–           Forensic Outpatient Department (non ONA staff working)

–           Fracture Clinic

–           Infection Prevention and Control

–           Internal Medicine Clinic (non ONA staff working)

–           Maternity Centre (non ONA staff working)

–           Medical Transitions Clinic to OPEN (non-ONA staff working)

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

–           Paediatric Healthy Living Clinic (Bariatric)

–           Preadmission Clinic

–           Renal Services – hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis

–           Stroke Program (non ONA staff working)

–           Surgical/Endoscopy Central Intake Program (partial coverage)

–           Telemedicine (non ONA staff working)     

Pride Month Events: Kick-Off Booth (TODAY)

The Pride Kick-Off Booth will be set up at bottom of stairs near cafeteria from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Stop by to receive a calendar of events for TBRHSC, learn more about the importance of Pride, and get some Pride goodies.

Click here, or scan the QR code below, to complete this week’s Pride Trivia. Winners will be announced at the end of June.


Pride Month 2025 is right around the corner, and the Pride Committee at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is excited to announce an entire month of events planned to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. These events aim to raise awareness of the issues that are important to patients, families and staff in our Hospital. Check out the events below and keep an eye on Daily Informed Newsletter throughout the month for more information.

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