Shared on behalf of Jeannine Verdenik, Vice President, People & Culture
The holiday stats are being observed on Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26 and Wednesday, January 1.
Attached is the department closure list, please share with your staff as required.
Happy Holidays!
The iCare Impact Awards program is open to all employees, professional staff, Patient Family Advisors, and volunteers of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute. It provides a forum for peer-to-peer recognition of positive impacts on our patients and their families.
For more information and to register, visit https://acoservices.ca/.
Join the Thunder Brass for a Christmas music performance on December 19 at 4 p.m. The 45 minute performance will take place in the main lobby across from Seasons Gift Shop.
Thunder Brass is a 5-piece brass quintet, will be performing holiday songs for anyone to enjoy. Donations raised will be in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation!
Title: Managing Stress During the Holidays
Date: Thursday, December 19
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Auditorium B
Presenter: Erin Montelpare, Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Thunder Bay Counselling
Snacks and refreshments will be provided!
This wellness presentation, titled “Managing Stress During the Holidays” focuses on equipping participants with effective tools to handle the stress often associated with the holidays. Key topics include the importance of self-care practices, such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle and prioritizing rest, along with setting realistic goals to reduce overwhelm. Participants will learn to cope with common stressors, plan ahead to minimize last-minute pressures, and establish personal boundaries to maintain balance. Additionally, mindfulness techniques like meditation and deep breathing will be introduced to help attendees stay present and cultivate inner peace. By applying these strategies, participants can navigate the holiday season with greater ease and joy.
Presented by:
Erin Montelpare is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist with Thunder Bay Counselling, the provider of our Employee and Family Assistance Program. She is a mental health professional that takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, Erin has a passion for helping others and believes that mental health is integral to overall wellness. Erin incorporates CBT and mindfulness-based strategies into her wellness philosophy. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with others. When she’s not working, Erin loves spending time outdoors, and connecting with her community.
Get into the festive spirit with our holiday-themed trivia! From December 16 to December 20, participate in a fun and engaging trivia game for a chance to be entered into a prize draws.
How to join:
Shared on behalf of Adam Vinet, VP, Patient Experience, CNE & RVP, Regional Cancer Care
Please join me in congratulating Laura Lee Barrie on her upcoming retirement. Laura Lee’s last day will be December 20, 2024.
In her 35 years of service, Laura Lee has worked diligently with a constant quest of improving access and quality of care for all patients. She began her nursing career as a Registered Nurse at McKellar Hospital on Units 6 South, 3 South and 5 South. In 2004, when Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre opened their doors, Laura Lee worked on 3A Surgery as a Registered Nurse. Moving into leadership roles at TBRHSC, Laura Lee was a Clinical Educator for Surgical Services, Manager of 3B Surgery and onto her current role as Director, Surgical & Ambulatory Services.
Laura Lee’s contributions to our organization have been significant. She has led many projects including bringing robotic surgery to TBRHSC. During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Laura Lee went above and beyond taking on many roles and her leadership throughout that time was exemplary. Her skills, experience, attention to detail and ability to develop innovative ideas, made her highly valued amongst leaders and physicians.
As previously communicated, John Ross is working with Laura Lee for a smooth transition and he will assume the role of Director, Surgical & Ambulatory Services upon her retirement.
Please join me in wishing Laura Lee all the best in her retirement.
Celebrate Laura Lee Barrie’s Retirement!
Please drop in on Wednesday, December 18 in Auditoriums A & B between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., for cake and refreshments to celebrate her upcoming retirement.
Shared on behalf of Infection Prevention and Control
An outbreak of COVID has been declared on 1A as of today, Wednesday December 11, 2024.
Outbreak #2262-2024-00132
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 ext. 6904.