A life-changing amount of cash is up for grabs in the Thunder Bay 50/50! The current take-home prize in the draw is $664,000 and growing by the minute. There is no limit to how high it can go before Friday’s draw at 11 a.m. ET. Tickets are still available and can be purchased up to Thursday, February 25 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Tickets are available online only at www.thunderbay5050.ca

$10 for 5 numbers
$20 for 30 numbers
$50 for 150 numbers (best value)

“When we launched the draw back in January, we certainly had high hopes that the jackpot would be in the six figures. To see it where it is now is astonishing and frankly, somewhat unbelievable,” Glenn Craig, President and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. “The success of this draw is very much due to the people across our region, and indeed our province, who have purchased tickets and shared their excitement with friends and family. We are extremely grateful for the support and can’t wait to call Friday’s winner with the great news. At the same time, our entire community wins as the proceeds from this draw will be used to support vital medical equipment at the Hospital, which serves people from all across Northwestern Ontario.”

Craig added, “What many people may not realize is that the Thunder Bay 50/50 will be held monthly and the last Friday of the month will be the grand prize draw. So all year we will be giving people chances to win big cash prizes, along with giving our health care professionals the tools they need to provide world-class care.”

Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase.

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Our second Early Bird winner just picked up her $500 cheque! Kari’s using part of her winnings to buy more tickets for Friday’s Grand Prize – currently sitting at $612,725! Congrats, Kari!

Buy Thunder Bay 50/50 tickets at www.thunderbay5050.ca

Get your tickets BEFORE Friday to be eligible for the Grand Prize Draw, when the lucky winner will take home over $600K!

Anyone in Ontario can enter the draw, as long as they’re over 18. Tickets are only available online at www.thunderbay5050.ca

The Thunder Bay 50/50 funds vital medical equipment right here at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, meaning even better health care for the people of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. We’re all winners!

Good luck everyone!

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Presenters: Dr. Audrey Yap MScCH-HPTE MD FRCPC
Meghan Borthwick MSW,
Danielle Gardiner MSW

Monday, February 22, 2021
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join us for a 1-hr webinar. Learn more about what makes rehab for the younger adult stroke survivor different, common challenges faced and tips on how to assist in navigating the complex social system when returning to work, finding appropriate community services and/or appropriate housing.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify at least 5 issues (medical and psychosocial) that may be more of a priority for the younger adult (<60yo) stroke survivor (e.g. Mental health, sexual health etc.)
• Describe to the younger adult stroke survivor what their rehab journey might look like based on the evidence (i.e. Describe typical challenges and outcomes)
• State the common types of cerebrovascular injuries related to COVID-19​

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Dr. Audrey Yap is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. She is the Education Lead of the PM&R Division at Bridgepoint Active Health – Sinai Health. She is one of the education coordinators for the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. She has a special interest in health care education regarding Accessibility for individuals living with a disability. Clinically, she has extensive experience in treating patients with complex musculoskeletal, spinal cord injury, and stroke rehabilitation needs. This has included long term follow-up of young adults living with a disability.

Meghan Borthwick is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers. She obtained her Masters in Social Work at the University of Southern California. She is a social worker for the Stroke and Neurological Rehab inpatient service at Bridgepoint Active Health – Sinai Health. She has worked with the Acquired Brain Injury and Renal dialysis populations. She is also experienced in community mental health and worked closely with high risk adolescents going through life transitions.

Danielle Gardiner is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers. She obtained her Masters in Social Work at the University of Toronto. She is the outpatient Social Worker in Neurological Rehab working with individuals with the lived experience of a stroke. Her previous experience includes servicing the inpatient stroke and neurological care, medical rehab, and renal/dialysis populations. She is also experienced in working with children and youth in a mental health capacity. ​

Cardiology Technologist Day is celebrated annually on February 14th to highlight the important role of the profession in the diagnosis and treatment of heart arrhythmias and heart disease.

Registered Cardiology Technologists (RCT) are a specialized group of educated health care professionals who work with Cardiologists and Internal Medicine specialists. They perform a variety of non-invasive cardiac diagnostic tests such as Electrocardiograms, Exercise Stress Testing, Holter monitoring, and cardiac device monitoring and programming.

To many patients, RCTs are the front line workers and friendly faces they see when receiving care for heart disease. To become an RCT you must first complete a CSCT approved Cardiology Technology program and successfully pass the CSCT National Exam. There are many schools across the country with multiple delivery methods to suit most everyone’s situation. Mohawk College offers a 2 year program and both BCIT and Stenburg College offer online options for those who want to work while taking the program. Upon receiving your diploma from an approved program, you then become eligible to attempt the CSCT Certification Exam.  The exam sittings are held twice a year, in April and September.

RCTs are in high demand and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is willing to do on the job training while enrolled in an online program. To learn more about joining our Hospital’s team, please visit www.tbrhsc.net.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Pippa and Scarlet!

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has prevented these and other beloved therapy dogs from visiting with patients and staff. We certainly miss the warmth and cheer they bring to the hospital!

We look forward to welcoming all of the therapy dogs AND their handlers back as soon as we’re able and it’s safe to do so.

To see more photos and messages from the St. John Ambulance Thunder Bay & Northwest Region Therapy Dogs, you can visit their Facebook page.

February 11th is International Women & Girls in Science Day. Today, we acknowledge and celebrate all of the accomplishments and contributions made by women in the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Despite the mercury dipping down to record breaking levels of cold, nothing can stop the hottest 50/50 draw around. This Friday, one lucky winner will take home the 2^nd Early Bird Prize of $500 cash in the Thunder Bay 50/50.

Not only that, their ticket will still be eligible for the breath-taking Grand Prize of over $470,000 (and climbing daily) to be drawn on Friday, February 26. There is no limit to how high the jackpot can grow.

Tickets are available online only at thunderbay5050.ca:

• $10 for 5 numbers
• $20 for 30 numbers
• $50 for 150 numbers (best value)

All net proceeds from the draw will support the highest priority medical equipment needs at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, meaning our community wins too! Draws will take place monthly on the last Friday of every month.

Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase. Lottery licence RAF1199631.

Mark your calendars: The 16th Annual Research & Innovation Week is coming…and this year it’s VIRTUAL!

R & I Week showcases Lakehead’s research excellence.

Visit www.lakeheadu.ca/research-and-innovation for more information.

Project ECHO is an interdisciplinary model, connecting networks for healthcare professionals from academic centres and community providers across the province. The Project ECHO: Epilepsy Across the Lifespan interdisciplinary teams are based in 10 programs across Ontario. Each team includes an epileptologist, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, social worker, and community agency representative connected with the provinces regional Comprehensive Epilepsy Programs (CEPs).

Join the Next Session

Obtain free CME credits, case based learning and more. All ECHO programs are free to participate for all health care providers in any health care setting in Ontario.

Sessions are accessed online via teleconferencing sessions that include didactic lectures and an interactive discussion of de-identified patient cases. Gain enhanced skills and confidence in managing epilepsy safely and effectively. 

Next session:

Tuesday, February 9, 2021
12:00 p.m to 1:00 p.m.

Virtual Learning – UHN Session 14-SUDEP

Please click here to register or for more information about the program, please visit: https://oen.echoontario.ca/