A suspected Influenza A outbreak has been declared on 3B unit as of today, January 7, 2026. All restrictions are in place.
3B-Outbreak # 2262-2026-00006
Please share this information with the appropriate staff. 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 will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.
The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.
For more information, contact: Infection Prevention and Control at extension 6094.
An Influenza A outbreak has been declared on 2C unit as of today, January 7, 2026. All restrictions are in place.
2C-Outbreak # 2262-2026-00005
Please share this information with the appropriate staff.
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 will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.
The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients. Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.
For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at extension 6094.
Ensure that you logout and close out of every Virtuo application (IE: SC Requisitioning, DiscoveryXL, MM Reports, etc) by the start of the downtime at 20:00 hrs EST.
Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives is excited to host Aadsookaanan story-telling with Isaac Murdoch, a renowned Indigenous artist, activist and storyteller, at Lakehead University on January 9, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm in the Agora or via webinar.
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 from 1: 00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
Location: Agora If you are not able to attend in person we will also be sharing this via Webinar.
You will receive a confirmation email. About the Speaker
Bomgiizhik (Isaac Murdoch) is from Serpent River First Nation located between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury Ontario. He has 4 beautiful children and currently lives in the forest at Nimkii Aazhibikoong (Nim-key Awe-zhi-bick-co-ng) a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Sudbury in the middle of the woods which is an Anishinaabe language and culture camp.
Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control
Please be advised that an outbreak of Influenza A has been declared on:
Forensics Unit as of Friday December 26, 2025.
2A Inpatient Unit as of Saturday December 27, 2025.
3A has a suspected as of Saturday December 27, 2025.
All restrictions are in place. Please share this information with the appropriate staff. 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 will require isolation with appropriate additional precautions.
The department of Infection Prevention and Control encourages everyone to keep applying the routine practices of hand hygiene, proper use of PPE, equipment cleaning, and the appropriate admission screening of all patients.
Please set an example for staff and students and assist us by maintaining compliance and due diligence.
For more information, contact Infection Prevention and Control at extension 6094.
Voting is now open to select the winners of the 2025 iCare Impact Awards.
The iCare Impact Awards are peer-to-peer recognition, aimed at highlighting the behaviours and initiatives that support our mission, vision, and values and strategic directions. The Awards recognize outcomes and impacts, and the people who made those outcomes possible. When placing a nomination, keep the impact front-of-mind, looking through the lens of our strategic vision; exceptional care for every patient, every time!
Have your voice heard by voting for the winners of the following award categories:
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award: Awarded to a member or members of the hospital community who contributed to a strategic initiative that embodies the goal of “we all belong”. This individual or team embeds diversity in all they do and ensures the provision of a culturally safe experience to staff and/or patients.
Patient Experience Award: Awarded to a member or members of the hospital community who contributed to a strategic initiative that embodies the goal of “empathy, compassion and respect in every encounter”. This individual or team embeds empathy, compassion and respect into their interactions with others, is focused on quality, and is an expert in caring for patients with complex needs.
Staff Experience Award: Awarded to a member or members of the hospital community who contributed to a strategic initiative that embodies the goal of “this is where we want to work, grow and thrive”. This individual or team works diligently to ensure that staff experience a psychologically safe and just work culture, and supports the ongoing development of employees and leaders alike.
Research, Innovation, and Learning Award: Awarded to a member or members of the hospital community who contributed to a strategic initiative that embodies the goal of “prioritizing our research efforts”. This individual or team works to ensure that we support staff capacity and capability for research and success, and creates an environment supportive of research, innovation and learning.
Sustainable Future Award: Awarded to a member or members of the hospital community who contributed to a strategic initiative that embodies the goal of “ensuring our healthy future”. This individual or team embeds the principles of sustainability into their daily work and interactions with others.
We each play a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities and achieving our vision of Exceptional care for every patient, every time. To increase awareness of the progress we are making on Strategic Plan 2026, we are sharing highlights of each strategic priority every quarter.
The full list of each “Quarterly Strategic Initiative Highlights” can be found here.
Take a moment to relax, recharge, and refocus in a space designed for your well-being.
Quiet, private space for mindfulness or breastfeeding
This space allows staff to step away from the fast pace of the work environment, reduce stress, and support both mental and physical health – helping you return to your work with renewed focus and energy.
To book the room, create a new event/meeting in Outlook and select TBRHSC-Room-1007-Wellness as the location. You’ll receive an automatic accept/decline based on availability, and bookings are limited to 20-minute appointments, so please ensure each reservation follows this time allotment. Prioritize your health and well-being – take a moment for yourself.
Shared on behalf of Justin Garofalo, Vice President, Capital Planning and Support Services and CFO
Complimentary meals are available for staff working on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, by showing your staff ID badge at either the Cafeteria or Robin’s.
Please note:
Meal vouchers are not required. Staff simply have to show their ID badge at the time of purchase.
There will not be a specific time set aside on December 25, 2025 where staff can obtain their complimentary meal. Instead, all staff scheduled to work on any portion of December 25, 2025 will be entitled to a holiday meal valued up to $14 and is valid for a single transaction only. This includes, for example, a staff member finishing their shift on December 25, 2025 at 7:30 am.
Meals can be redeemed at the Cafeteria and at Robin’s Donuts anytime on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, TBRHSC location.
The cafeteria will be open December 25 – 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (hot grill open 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.). Robin’s will be open 24/7.
If you or your staff have any questions, please contact Phil Thompson.
Staff who received their flu shot were entered into a draw for six months of free parking, and those who received both the flu and COVID-19 vaccines were entered to win one year of free parking.
Congratulations to our winners:
Cody N. – 1A (six months of free parking)
Kristine K. – AMH (one year of free parking)
For more information on vaccine availability, please contact OHS department at 807-684-6212. Thank you for your support and commitment to health and safety.
