Today is the last day of the COVID-19 vaccine clinic. COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna XBB.1.5) available through Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appointments can be booked by calling the OHS department at 807-684-6212. There are many spaces available. Drop in will also be accepted.

To be eligible for the vaccine, you must be a health care worker 18 yrs of age and a minimum of 6 months (168 days) since your last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed COVID-19 infection (whichever is later).

A confirmed COVID-19 infection is one that has been confirmed by molecular (i.e. PCR) or a rapid antigen test, or where you experienced symptoms after contact with a household member who had a positive test.

Staff must bring a piece of government issued Identification in order to obtain the vaccine. Your health card or driver’s license is acceptable.

Staff are invited to visit with Knowledge Keeper, Illa Kruschel, as she shares the important cultural connection between Indigenous Peoples and the Winter Solstice.

To register, please email Annette Klement at tbrhsc.culturalsafetyeducator@tbh.net.

Holiday Trivia Challenge

Test your trivia knowledge by participating in the daily holiday-themed trivia challenge. Questions will be posted daily on the intranet https://holiday-cheer-trivia.tbrhsc.net/ and on the job posting board.

Participation prize draw winners will be announced on Monday, December 18.

Dress in Holiday Attire

Show your holiday spirit and dress in your most festive attire (keeping in line with restrictions based on specific professions, of course).

Submit a photo of you and/or your team in your festive attire on or before December 17 to Haley.Shipston@tbh.net. Multiple photos are allowed for each day that you wear festive attire.

Participation prize draw winners will be announced on Monday, December 18.

Decorate Your Work Area

Get festive and decorate your work area for the holidays! Be creative and resourceful (upcycle existing decorations or make your own).

Submit a photo of your decorated space on or before December 17 to Haley.Shipston@tbh.net to be entered into the prize draw.

Note: to keep this holiday season safe, decorations must comply with CPO-O1 Workspace Policy (https://informed.tbrhsc.net/getattachment/Policies/General-Manual/Corporate-Planning-and-Operations/Workspace-Policy-(CP0-01)/CPO-01-Workspace-Policy-Jan-04-2022.pdf).

Participation prize draw winners will be announced on Monday, December 18.

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We invite all staff, professional staff, learners and volunteers to celebrate the holiday season by participating in one (or all!) of the Holiday Cheer Week events. We want to say a big “thank you” for all your incredible work throughout the year. Take some time out to connect with colleagues and celebrate the season of joy with us.

Holiday Market

December 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Vendors from the community will be in Auditoriums A and B selling their wares for Holiday season.

Don’t “Should” On Yourself

December 12 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (two sessions)
Join Speaker Katelyn Filice for her talk about tips and tricks to help set boundaries in ICP Main Meeting Room 2178.

Celebration of Winter Solstice

December 14 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and December 21 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (two sessions)
Join Knowledge Keeper Illa Kruschel for her talk in the Multi-Faith Room. Register for this event by emailing TBRHSC.CulturalSafetyEducator@tbh.net.

Holiday Music

All month
Enjoy piano, flute, and brass musical performances to ring in the holiday season throughout December.

Showcase Your Holiday Decorations

All week
Get festive and decorate your work area! Submit your photos to Haley Shipston at Haley.Shipston@tbh.net to be entered into a draw. Please note decorations have to comply with CPO-01 Workspace Policy.

Dress in Your Best Holiday Attire

All week
Dress in your best holiday attire and submit your photos to Haley Shipston at Haley.Shipston@tbh.net to be entered into a draw.

Holiday Trivia

All week
Participate in our daily holiday-themed trivia and be entered into a prize draw.

Donation Challenge

All week
This time of year, the Renal Services Food Bank and Patient Clothing Cupboard are looking for donations. Challenge another department and see who can gather the most donations for these patient-centred causes.

Reminder: COVID-19 vaccine (Moderna XBB.1.5) available through Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).

The last day of the COVID-19 vaccine clinic is this Friday, December 15.

Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Appointments can be booked by calling the OHS department at 807-684-6212. There are many spaces available. Drop in will also be accepted.

To be eligible for the vaccine, you must be a health care worker 18 yrs of age and a minimum of 6 months (168 days) since your last COVID-19 vaccine dose or confirmed COVID-19 infection (whichever is later).

A confirmed COVID-19 infection is one that has been confirmed by molecular (i.e. PCR) or a rapid antigen test, or where you experienced symptoms after contact with a household member who had a positive test.

Staff must bring a piece of government issued Identification in order to obtain the vaccine. Your health card or driver’s license is acceptable.

Today’s Holiday Cheer Week Feature Event is ‘Don’t ‘Should’ on Yourself’ presented by Katelyn Filice. It is being held in in ICP Main Meeting Room 2178 – don’t miss out!

Don’t ‘Should’ on Yourself – Tips and Tricks to Help set Boundaries

Exploring your own individual values to help support establishing personal, emotional and physical boundaries with others as well as yourself. Explore and obtain therapeutic strategies to build the confidence to communicate and maintain your set boundaries as you near the holiday season that can also be applied in your everyday practices. Learn to say no and not feel guilty for prioritizing yourself and your mental health needs.

Katelyn Filice, MACP, RP (Qualifying)

Katelyn is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with two years of clinical psychotherapy experience. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lakehead University and a Master of Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Katelyn has experience providing supportive Person Centered therapy as well as providing structured Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program and St. Joseph’s Care Group Behavioral Sciences Center. She has experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, addictions, stress, relationships, employment, and workplace issues. She focuses on supporting each individual from where they are to achieve their unique goals. She values empathy, acceptance and respect for each person. She strives to provide a non-judgmental, safe, collaborative, and empowering environment that honors each person’s strengths and autonomy.

Two sessions – December 12 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This week’s feature event is the Holiday Market from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 11 in Auditorium A & B on the third floor. 27 local vendors will be selling local handmade goods and products for staff, learners and volunteers.

Do you need to find a local handmade gift for that special someone? Look no further! Come by for a visit and get a head start on your holiday shopping, right at here in our Hospital.

There are still a few days left to complete your Employee and Professional Staff Engagement Survey. The deadline to complete the Survey is December 10, 2023.

As of December 8, 2023, we have reached a participation rate of 53%! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to complete the survey and get us closer to our goal completion rate of 75%.

The virtual Health Research Speaker Series has returned! December’s presenter, Rabail Siddiqui, Research Development Coordinator at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI), has more than five years of experience in research including clinical and translational research. Join us for her presentation on December 7 (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) via Webex.

Clickable links in poster here.