Pride Month 2026 kicks off on Monday, and the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Subcommittee and Pride Working Group are pleased to share that we have a whole month of events planned to celebrate the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and to bring awareness to pressing issues that impact the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community. Below is a sneak peak of what will be taking place throughout Pride Month.

Pride Kick-Off Booth and Flag Event

We will start off Pride Month with a Kick-Off Booth on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,followed by the annual Pride Flag event at 1:00 p.m. Come by the Main Lobby across from Seasons Gift Shop to learn more about the significance of Pride, and to get some Pride goodies.

New for 2026: Gender Affirming Care Education for Staff

We will welcome  May  Fianna, internationally recognized expert in Interdisciplinary Gender Affirming Care, on-site for an introduction to working with Trans and Non-binary patients.  Two Lunch & Learns will be held on June 9 and June 15 from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. in ICP Main Room 2171. Light snacks will be provided, all staff are welcome to drop-in.

Pride Trivia

Pride Trivia is back again for 2026! Throughout the month of June, Pride trivia questions will be posted weekly on the Intranet. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Pride, while also having the chance to win prizes. Tune in to the Daily Informed Newsletter for the link.

Keep an eye on the Daily Informed Newsletter for more information on upcoming events, and for informative articles.

May is Leave a Legacy Month – A reminder to plan with heart and purpose for the people – AND – causes that are important to you. 

A gift in your Will to the Health Sciences Foundation can help advance research and innovation, strengthen care close to home, and ensure compassionate healthcare is there for the people who matter most for generations to come.

Visit Lee-Anne Camlin, Manager of Legacy Giving from the Health Sciences Foundation today in front of the donor wall and discover how one thoughtful decision can help shape the future of health care in our community. 

Connie Johnson started in Medical Device Reprocessing at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in 2014. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and unwavering work ethic have made a lasting impact on our team and the health care community. It’s with heartfelt appreciation, we celebrate her precision, dedication and commitment to patient safety. Behind the scenes her work ensured that every instrument met the highest standards both protecting patients and staff every single day.

We all are wishing you a retirement filled with relaxation, no alarm clocks, happiness and new adventures. You’ve truly made a difference-thank you for everything!

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The next Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. All staff, professional staff, learners and volunteers are invited to tune in to stay informed on what’s happening at our Hospital and Health Research Institute.
 
What to Expect:

• Reflections From the Front Lines: Hear a powerful patient story, shared by one of our front-line care providers through a pre-recorded video.
• Staff Spotlight: Join us in celebrating staff, professional staff, learners, and volunteers who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care for every patient, every time. We’ll highlight acts of kindness, innovative problem-solving, and recent award recipients recognized in their fields.
• Accreditation 2026 Recap: Learn more about our Accreditation experience and key highlights from the process.
• Cardiovascular Surgery Program construction updates: Catch up on the latest construction updates at TBRHSC.
• Meditech Expanse: Get an update on the next steps in the Meditech Expanse rollout.
• Foundation Update: A how-to for community fundraisers

The Town Hall also provides an opportunity to have your questions answered and comments heard about any of our operations, strategic priorities or other areas of interest. 

Submit your questions by:

• Emailing TBRHSC.GroupNews@tbh.net
• Asking in real time during the Q&A segment of the Town Hall.

Submitting questions in advance ensures the right people are available to respond.

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Via Microsoft Teams

We look forward to having you join us!

Click HERE to complete today’s National Nursing Week Trivia Questions.

Click HERE to complete today’s National Nursing Week Trivia Questions.

It is National Nursing Week and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is highlighting a few of our nurses and their achievements. Meet Ashley McMillan, a nurse at our Hospital.

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After graduating from Lakehead University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Ashley McMillan began her career in the Emergency Department at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Known for her caring and compassionate approach, she quickly built a reputation for putting patients first and supporting families during some of their most difficult moments.

In addition to her work in emergency care, she took an on-call role with the Hospital’s Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Program, a position she continues today, providing trauma-informed care to individuals in crisis.

In 2019, Ashley accepted a Clinical Lead role with the Digital Order Set Program, helping transition providers from handwritten orders to a digital platform. This position led naturally into her current role as a Change Specialist with the Bridge Northwest Program. In this role, she is helping to implement a fully electronic health record system across 12 hospitals throughout Northwestern Ontario, improving safety, communication, and patient care across the region. Her frontline experience gives her insight into what clinicians truly need from digital systems, and her collaborative spirit makes her an effective link between bedside staff and technical teams.

From emergency room nursing to regional digital health care innovation, Ashley’s career stands as a testament to the many paths nursing can take and her journey reflects a deep commitment to compassion, innovation, and better health care for all.