A private funeral service for Dr. John Derek Wyant will be held on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Sargent and Son Funeral Home officiated by the Venerable Dr. Deborah Kraft, Rector Archdeacon.
Those wishing to attend the service virtually may do so via the Sargent and Son Facebook page.
TBRHSC will be flying the flags at half mast that day to honour Dr. Wyant, who passed away on December 22, 2020 at the age of 82.
This fast-paced renewal course is designed for the experienced BLS provider
(those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work
the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) who can
demonstrate knowledge through written and skills assessment in a concentrated
program.
After four months on the road, the Screen for Life Coach is making a stop in Thunder Bay to offer cancer screening services to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) staff.
“Our staff have been working tirelessly and doing an incredible job to support patients and their families,” says Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO at TBRHSC and CEO at TBRHRI. “It’s time for staff to take care of their health and wellbeing. We are encouraging our staff to take advantage of this opportunity to get screened for cancer right at work.”
On July 27th, the Screen for Life Coach will be parked only steps away from the main doors of TBRHSC to provide breast, cervical and colon cancer screening before continuing its road trip across Northwestern Ontario.
Whether you are frontline, administrative or professional staff, it is important to get screened. Routine cancer screening is important because it can find cancer early when treatment has a better chance of working.
“We are thrilled to be bringing back Staff Cancer Screening Day this year,” says Lauren Beach, Mobile Coach Coordinator at TBRHSC. “Cancer doesn’t discriminate; it can affect health care workers too. It’s important to take the time to get screened for cancer even when you feel healthy and have no symptoms.”
Staff are encouraged to take 20 minutes out of their day to attend a cancer screening appointment if they are eligible. In Ontario, the cancer screening guidelines for average risk men and women are as follows:
All of these cancer screening tests can be accessed on the Screen for Life Coach. Those who are eligible for screening do not require a referral from a health care provider to access services on the Coach and can access these services even if they have a primary care provider. However, an appointment is required.
Andrea Docherty, Program Director of the Regional Cancer Centre at TBRHSC, is one of 24 employees who will be getting screened on July 27th.
“Having turned 50 recently, it’s important for me to start screening regularly,” she explains. “I have my appointment booked and I hope that everyone who is eligible for cancer screening will consider taking advantage of this great service. All it takes is 20 minutes and there is no commute!”
You can book your cancer screening appointment on the Screen for Life Coach by calling (807) 684-7777.
To see the complete Screen for Life travel schedule, visit www.tbrhsc.net/screenforlife or follow us on Facebook by searching for ‘Screen for Life Coach Northwest’.
Sent on behalf of Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO
Yesterday, the Hospital activated “Code Grey – Precautionary’ in response to Environment Canada’s issuance of a special air quality statement noting that smoke plumes from active forest fires in the Northwest as well as Manitoba are putting particles and gases into the air that can be harmful to human health.
The latest update from Environment Canada indicates that the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) values have improved for the City of Thunder Bay.
While the current status of the air quality in our community does not pose a risk, we will continue to monitor the situation and adjust our Hospital’s response as required.
If you have any concerns or questions, please contact your Manager or Occupational Health and Safety.
Our team at the Bora Laskin COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic is welcoming walk-ins TODAY (July 16th) from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for any individual 12 years of age or older in need of a 1st dose or who is eligible for an accelerated 2nd dose (at least 28 days following their first dose). We will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Walk-ins will be accommodated as quickly as possible upon arrival at the clinic, and as long as supply allows. Please check in with our staff who will be stationed at the front entrance.
If you can’t make it today, we encourage you to book an appointment. Simply visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ to book your appointment or call the provincial call centre at 1-833-943-3900.
Today is your last chance at an extra win in July’s Thunder Bay 50/50.
Grab tickets before tonight at 11:59PM ET and you’ll be entered into July’s final Early Bird draw, happening tomorrow. You’ll also be entered into the Grand Prize draw on July 30th – currently sitting at 387K!
Grand Prize Draw: July 30, 2021
Buy Tickets: www.thunderbay5050.ca
Join July’s Early Bird Winners!
New limited-time ticket package!
For July’s draw we’ve introduced a new, limited-time ticket package:
For $75 you get an extra 154 tickets compared to the $50 price… that’s a total of 304 tickets!
Why do you support the Thunder Bay 50/50?
“TBRHSC is a vital and important part of our community, and I have benefited from their services more than once. Thank you to all staff, no matter what your role.” – Daniel D.
About the Thunder Bay 50/50
The Thunder Bay 50/50 is a monthly 50/50 draw in support of the highest priority medical equipment needs at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Every ticket funds vital medical equipment right here at our Hospital, bringing better healthcare to your family & friends in Thunder Bay & Northwestern Ontario.
See the equipment 50/50 supporters have funded so far.
There is a new Grand Prize draw on the last Friday of every month!
Note: Tickets do not carry over from monthly draw to monthly draw. Please purchase tickets each month to be included in each Grand Prize draw.
Buy tickets and learn more at www.thunderbay5050.ca
Good luck in the draw!
– The team at the Thunder Bay 50/50
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The Bora Laskin COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic is welcoming walk-ins TODAY (July 15th) from 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 – 𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗺 for any individual 12 years of age or older in need of a 1st dose or who is eligible for an accelerated 2nd dose (at least 28 days following their first dose). We will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Walk-ins will be accommodated as quickly as possible upon arrival at the clinic, and as long as supply allows. Please check in with our staff who will be stationed at the front entrance.
If you can’t make it today, walk-ins will also be accepted tomorrow from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. You can also book an appointment by visiting https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine/ or by calling the provincial call centre at 1-833-943-3900.
