Autoimmune Encephalitis in Adults — Presented by Dr. Afshin Soofi

Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Time: 16:30 – 17:30

“The Department of Internal Medicine Monthly Rounds is a self-approved group learning activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.”

Objectives: Participants will be able to:

1) Participants will be able to diagnose autoimmune encephalitis appropriately and on time, based on the new Canadian consensus guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune encephalitis

2) Participants will be able to recognize the common pathological and structural changes in patients with Autoimmune encephalitis.

3) Participants will be able to learn about potential first and second lines of treatment along with appropriate approaches in refractory cases.

Meeting link (via Webex): https://thunderbayhospitals.webex.com/thunderbayhospitals/j.php?MTID=m36acc9ab4e3a1036190700bbe8b6e90b

Meeting number: 2339 568 8100

Password: Meeting

Join us as we highlight and celebrate innovation.

This event will bring like-minded, curious, and creative people together, in order to encourage collaboration and help put their ideas in motion. Nominated staff will present and share their innovations with their colleagues. The goal of the event is to highlight outstanding innovation occurring throughout the organization and promote a culture of innovative thinking for all staff. Come for coffee and leave with an understanding of the exceptional initiatives going on at work around you.

Featured projects will be shared from the following areas:

• Nutrition and Food Services
• Patient and Family Centred Care
• Academic Affairs
  …and more!

Shared on behalf of Kelly Keeler, Manager, Medical Transitions Clinic, Internal Medicine Clinics (CHF/COPD/Anticoagulation), Complex Care Diabetes Centre, Regional Bariatric Care Centre, Paediatric Healthy Living & Telemedicine 

We would like to wish this exceptional lady the best of luck as she continues to write the chapters in her book of life.

Sharon Howk-Ventrudo is a registered clinical and health psychologist that has worked in the field since 1992. She graduated with her Maser of Arts degree in clinical psychology from Lakehead University and became registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

She has been working in hospital-based programs for the last 32 years providing outpatient psychotherapy in general community mental health and chronic disease management.

Sharon has spent the last 12 years working at the Centre for Complex Diabetes Care where she has shared her wisdom, knowledge, and expertise with the team and her patients. Perhaps one of the most noted attributes she has amongst many is her kindness. She has improved the well-being of her patients through her gentle, caring, and helpful nature.

Sharon has been the heart and soul of the CCDC team for the past 12 years. Her retirement is bittersweet, but she has earned every moment of it. She is a colleague that is a dear friend to all and will be missed dearly.

May the next chapters of your book bring you adventures, joy, and relaxation. Never underestimate how much you have touched the lives of others.

Sharon’s last day will be May 31, 2024. Please wish her well.

Carolyn Karle from the DEK Foundation will present on Monday, June 3, from 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. in ICP Main Meeting Room 2178.

The DEK Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of people in our community battling with addiction and to advocate for increased resources to deal with the ongoing addiction crisis in Thunder Bay.

Shared on behalf of Capital and Program Development

Please be advised that a portion of the new A2 Parking Lot expansion will be closed for paving repairs on Friday, May 31st. Please adhere to all barricades restricting access to the closed-off area.

Bike tune-ups are happening at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). The friendly and knowledgeable staff from Fresh Air and Rollin’ Thunder are prepped and ready to offer a Level 1 Pit Stop bike tune-up for TBRHSC staff.

Date: Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Outside the main entrance doors near the fountain

To make an appointment, please contact Haley Shipston at Haley.Shipston@tbh.net

Friendly reminders for our participants:

• One appointment per person.
• A Level 1 Pit-Stop tune-up will be provided for a discounted fee of $20 (payable by cash on the day of your appointment).
• This event is for bikes that require a tune-up only (not a makeover).
• Bring a bike lock if you cannot pick up your bike before 4:00 p.m.