Transgender Parent Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday of November to honour and recognize transgender parents and parents of transgender children. In 2025, Transgender Parent Day will be observed on Sunday, November 2.

First established in 2009, Transgender Parent Day serves as an opportunity to celebrate transgender parents who may feel excluded from traditional parent celebrations such as Mother’s and Father’s Days. Transgender Parent Day brings awareness to the experiences of transgender parents, as well as their courage and resilience.

Transgender Parent Day also highlights the importance of advocacy and inclusion. Transgender parents often face unique challenges, including discrimination within the healthcare system, and a lack of tailored support systems. Recognising these realities reminds us that inclusive practices—in healthcare and beyond—can help to ensure that all parents feel seen, supported, and respected.

To learn more about Transgender Parent Day, please go to: https://yvc-asiapacific.org/transgender-parent-day/

Local artist Jodi Afonso is on-site today and tomorrow with her heartfelt “Pocket Hugs”, small resin hearts designed to be kept in your pocket as a reminder of love, hope, and connection. Inspired by her grandparents, Irene and Saul, Jodi created Pocket Hugs to “spread love, kindness, and positive messaging throughout our community.”

Jodi is also showcasing select artwork, with most proceeds generously donated back to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. Weekly, she will be highlighting a new art piece that will be for sale. This week, Jodi is showcasing “Freedom”:

“Freedom is often envisioned as an unbridled sense of possibility, where one’s potential knows no bounds. Like a bird soaring through the sky, unencumbered by borders, walls, or barriers, true freedom is only limited by one’s own inner strength and resilience. This is why flight has long been a powerful symbol of liberation and the human quest for freedom.” ~Jodi Afonso

Thank you, Jodi, for helping our community feel supported, one small hug at a time.

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Please be advised that our engineering consultant will be operating a drone for a sensor survey of the main Hospital roof on Thursday, October 30, 2025, between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The purpose of this survey is to collect data on the condition of the Hospital’s roof to support in the design and planning of the remaining areas for the roof replacement project.

Key Details:

• The drone will fly approximately 200 feet above TBRHSC, and its flight path will be limited strictly to the rooftop area.
• The drone will not record any images or video; only sensor-based data related to roof condition will be collected.
• NAV Canada and ORNGE have been notified of this planned flight.
• Privacy will be maintained at all times.

If staff or patients have questions regarding this activity, please reassure them that the operation is being conducted safely, in compliance with regulations, and solely for infrastructure assessment purposes.

Thank you for your understanding.

Pocket Hugs with Afonso Creations — in the Hospital lobby today.

Local artist Jodi Afonso is on site today and tomorrow with her heartfelt “Pocket Hugs”, small resin hearts designed to be kept in your pocket as a reminder of love, hope, and connection. Inspired by her grandparents, Irene and Saul, Jodi created Pocket Hugs to “spread love, kindness, and positive messaging throughout our community.”

Jodi is also showcasing select artwork, with most proceeds generously donated back to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. If you’re nearby, stop by the lobby to say hello, pick up a Pocket Hug, and support local care.

Thank you, Jodi, for helping our community feel supported, one small hug at a time.

Click HERE to complete today’s Sharing and Caring 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.

Remember to check out the Sharing and Caring 2025 Schedule of Events for all the activities happening this week.

Click HERE to complete today’s Sharing and Caring 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.

Remember to check out the Sharing and Caring 2025 Schedule of Events for all the activities happening this week.

Health Information Professional (HIP) Week is an annual observance that recognizes the professionals who manage and protect health information. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the critical work they do to ensure health information is accurate, accessible, and protected. This week, please remember to thank our Health Records Department for everything they do!

Click HERE to complete today’s Sharing and Caring 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.

Remember to check out the Sharing and Caring 2025 Schedule of Events for all the activities happening this week.