Please join the Mental Health Awareness Committee for our Dynamic Discussions with Clinicians: Spotlight, where we will have Nasia Houvarda, share her inspirational story. Her motivational presentation will highlight positive outlets for overcoming the depths of trauma. Please share this calendar invite and or attached poster with your networks.
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Dr. Ajay Kamath Nileshwar
Dr. Nileshwar, a graduate of Kasturba Medical College, completed his residency in ophthalmology. He has been a practicing Ophthalmologist at the Saqr Hopsital in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. He has now joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Ophthalmologist in the Department of Surgery.
Outside his professional life, Dr. Nileshwar enjoyes exploring nature by going on hikes and loves to travel.
Lets all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Ajay Kamath Nileshwar as he becomes a part of our hospital and community!
Dr. Alex Pisig
Dr. Alex Pisig, a specialist in Adult Retinal Diseases and Vitreoretinal Surgery, has recently joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Ophthalmologist in the Department of Surgery.
Dr. Pisig brings extensive expertise in ophthalmology. He completed his Medical Retina Fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He then pursued Surgical Retina training at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where he further honed his skills as a Retina Surgeon.
His academic journey also includes a research fellowship at the University of Hawai‘i, and a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Pisig is passionate about traveling, sports, and music, and is an avid musician himself.
Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Alex Pisig as he becomes an integral part of our hospital and community!
Dr. Josée Malette
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Josée Malette has recently joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Emergency Medicine Specialist in the Department of Emergency/Trauma Medicine.
Dr. Malette completed her Doctor of Medicine at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. She is currently enhancing her expertise through a Simulation Education Fellowship at the University of Ottawa and pursuing a Master of Science in Health Quality at Queen’s University.
Dr. Malette has demonstrated a strong commitment to medical education and quality improvement, having served as a Clinical Skills Preceptor and Emergency Medicine Educator. Her dedication to patient care and community involvement makes her a valuable addition to our team.
Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Josée Malette as she becomes an integral part of our hospital and community!
Shared on behalf of Cassidy Takacs, Physician Retention & Relations Specialist – Medical & Academic Affairs
We are excited to announce that Dr. Marian Wettstein has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Urologist in the Department of Surgery.
Dr. Wettstein earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Zurich and a PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Care Research from the University of Toronto. He completed a urologic oncology fellowship through the Society of Urologic Oncology–accredited program at the University of Toronto, with clinical training at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. He is certified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario and the Swiss Medical Association, and is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology.
With extensive expertise in uro-oncology, especially bladder and prostate cancer, Dr. Wettstein has advanced urological care through his clinical work and prolific research. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and earned prestigious awards, including the BJUI Americas Prize and the Canadian Urological Association Prize Essay Award. His skills also include advanced clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, and health services research, reflecting his dedication to evidence-based patient care.
Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Marian Wettstein as he becomes an integral part of our hospital and community!
Shared on behalf of Cassidy Takacs, Physician Retention & Relations Specialist – Medical & Academic Affairs
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Gala Prado Miranda has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Neurologist in the Department of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Prado Miranda graduated from the General Hospital of Mexico in Mexico City and subsequently moved to complete a three-year Clinical and Research Fellowship in Movement Disorders at Western University in London, Ontario.
Dr. Prado Miranda’s specialized training has equipped her with extensive expertise in the management of Parkinson’s Disease, with a particular focus on cutting-edge therapeutic advances such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), subcutaneous foslevodopa, and other advanced treatment modalities. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the contributions she will make to our team and the patients we serve.
Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Gala Prado Miranda as she becomes an integral part of our hospital and community!
Shared on behalf of Cassidy Takacs, Physician Retention & Relations Specialist – Medical & Academic Affairs
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Alonso Alvarado-Bolaños has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Interventional Neurologist in the Department of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Alvarado-Bolaños graduated from the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Mexico City, where he honed his skills in neurology. Following this, he completed a two-year fellowship in Stroke Neurology at Western University in London, Ontario, along with completing further specialization in Neurovascular Therapy through The Charles G. Drake Clinical Fellowship.
His dedication to advancing stroke care is evident through his extensive research contributions, including multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and active participation in clinical trials. Dr. Alvarado-Bolaños is passionate about improving patient outcomes and is committed to being a valuable resource for our community.
Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Alonso Alvarado-Bolaños as he becomes an integral part of our hospital and community!
The staff entrance at the Cafeteria will be closed for upcoming terrazzo repair work starting on Thursday, July 10, at 8:00 p.m. until Sunday, July 13. Staff will be detoured to the I door as an entrance. See map below for detour route.
If you have any questions, please contact Darin Preto at Darin.Pretto@tbh.net, or Kristi Judge at Kristi.Judge@tbh.net.
The Retain Archiving system will be unavailable on Wednesday July 9 from 9:00-11:00 am to perform software updates on the server.
If access to archived email is required, please do so prior to the downtime.
Join Fort William First Nation at Anemki Wajiw (Mount McKay) for their annual Summer Pow Wow – a vibrant weekend filled with tradition, honour, and community celebration! All are welcome! See the poster below for more information:
Today is the final day of the Active Commute Challenge, and we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated. Whether you walked, biked, bussed, or carpooled, your commitment to sustainable commuting has made a real difference.
Don’t forget to log all of your commutes—you have until midnight tonight.
Prize draws will take place this week, so keep an eye on your inbox!
