Join us in celebrating International Infection Preventionist Day

Infection Control Practitioners (ICPs) play a crucial role in keeping our staff, patients, families, care partners and volunteers safe. The role of an ICP includes much more than infection investigation or requesting additional precautions. By providing their expertise and promoting best practices, ICPs are involved in many areas, including construction, product evaluation, reprocessing practices, patient safety reporting, environmental cleaning and hand hygiene. The department also assists with preparing Hospital response to emerging infectious diseases. These knowledgeable and skilled professionals must also complete an Infection Prevention and Control Development Course followed by writing an exam to receive their Certification in Infection Control (CIC®). Additional certification is required to support ongoing Hospital construction and maintenance projects.

We appreciate the dedication and commitment of all ICPs in keeping our Hospital safe from the spread of infections. Join us in thanking them for all that they do!

Accreditation Canada surveyors will be visiting Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre from May 11-14, 2026 to assess how well we are providing safe and effective care that aligns with national standards.

What does it mean to me?

Accreditation involves everyone at TBRHSC. We all play a role in delivering the highest standards of care to our patients, and families — each and every day.

For more information and resources, visit the Accreditation 2026 page on the corporate intranet page.

Shared on behalf Bridge Northwest

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To access this survey, scan the QR code above or click HERE.

On Wednesday, March 25, all taco bowls and salads will be on sale for $10 plus tax.

Additionally, Matt Steele, Deli Bar Chef, will be on-site from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Stay tuned to Informed for more information on upcoming promos and pop-up events being held by Sodexo.

Shared on behalf of Lakehead University (Centre for Health Care Ethics)

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Behind every colonoscopy, every polyp removed, and every cancer detected early is a dedicated team working together.

In the Endoscopy Unit at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, five gastroenterologists and nine general surgeons perform more than 10,000 endoscopic procedures each year. They share a common goal: detecting colon cancer early, preventing cancer through the removal of precancerous polyps, and providing expert care when it matters most.

This critical work is supported by a highly skilled and coordinated team, including:

• 10 endoscopy nurses who assist during procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Five surgical day care nurses who guide patients through preparation and recovery.
• Three scope reprocessing staff who meticulously clean and prepare every scope to the highest safety standards.

Our Endoscopy Service provides 24/7, year-round coverage for urgent procedures, including gastrointestinal bleeding, food impactions, and other life-threatening conditions.

During Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize not only the importance of screening and early detection, but also the dedicated health care professionals working behind the scenes to make it all possible.

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21. It represents an opportunity to reflect on global efforts to eliminate racism and discrimination, the progress that has been made, while also acknowledging that much work still needs to be done.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) recognizes the important responsibility we have to be leaders of change in the communities that we serve. TBRHSC is committed to delivering high-quality care, and addressing racial discrimination that leads to a lack of trust, or delays in seeking healthcare services.

Building on our Hospital’s vision of celebrating diversity and creating a sense of belonging, The EDI Steering Committee has developed TBRHSC’s inaugural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Framework, and look forward to sharing this work with the Hospital community in the near future. This initiative represents a small step forward along our journey to providing a safe, equitable environment for our patients, their families, and staff. 

To learn more about the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, please go to the United Nations website: https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day, or the Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/federal-anti-racism-secretariat/international-day-elimination-racial-discrimination.html

You can also learn more about the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination here: https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-convention-elimination-all-forms-racial