
Employee Recognition Week: February 27 – March 4, 2022



Individuals with heart disease are more at risk of serious illness from COVID-19 and research continues regarding the long-term effects that it may have on the heart.
Dr. Chris Lai, a local cardiologist, will discuss the impact that COVID-19 has on the heart and what research is indicating regarding the potential long-term impact of the virus on the cardiac system.
The webinar will utilize the Zoom platform and be held on February 24th, from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.
Registration is requested and there are no fees associated with attending. There will be an opportunity to engage with Dr. Lai following their presentation.
Please use this link to register for the free webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F4JspivlR2uy7-_cRGUwAw
For further questions or concerns please contact Kayla Waddington, Program Coordinator, Northern Hearts at northernhearts@tbaytel.net

Random acts of kindness have been proven to boost our mood and mental health. They can make us feel connected, give us a sense of purpose, and let others know that they are appreciated. Acts of kindness don’t go unnoticed and can have a huge impact on the overall positivity of a workplace and community.
Join in the movement to make kindness the norm. Kindness is not limited to one day of the year; every day is a good day to spread kindness.
Remember, spreading kindness can be as simple as saying hello to a stranger, holding the door open, or wishing someone a great day. Sometimes it’s the smallest gesture that can have the biggest impact on someone’s day.
If you are looking for more random act of kindness ideas, check out the calendar attached or print out the heart template found below to send a kind message to a colleague, friend, family member, or stranger.
Shared on behalf of Adam Vinet, Executive Vice President, Patient Experience & Chief Nursing Executive and Regional Vice President, Cancer Services, North West, Ontario Health
It is with mixed emotions I announce that Andrea Docherty has resigned from her position at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) as Director, Regional Cancer Care Northwest. Her final day with TBRHSC is March 7, 2022.
Andrea joined TBRHSC in 2012 as the Manager, Outpatient Nursing & Clinic Operations. In 2014, she took on the role as Director, Regional Cancer Care Northwest. Since assuming the role as Director, Andrea has lead the formation and execution of the Regional Cancer Plan 4 and she lead the implementation of MOSAIQ, a large-scale electronic medical record project with the goal to improve patient care and safety, across Northwestern Ontario.
I take this opportunity to thank Andrea for her many contributions. Please join me in wishing Andrea well in her future endeavors at Ontario Health North.
Recruitment to fill the Director, Regional Cancer Care Northwest position is underway. In the interim, David McConnell will provide leadership coverage as the Interim Director.
