With three weeks to go before the first monthly Grand Prize Draw on February 26, the Thunder Bay 50/50 is showing no signs of slowing down.
The estimated take-home prize for one lucky purchaser is now over $401,000 and climbing. The only question remaining is ‘will it get to $500,000 or more’?
Next Friday, February 12 is the second Early Bird Draw, so be sure you have your tickets purchased for a chance to win the $500 Early Bird prize, along with the chance to win the huge Grand Prize.
$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 take place the last Friday of every month in 2021.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be present in Ontario to purchase. Lottery license RAF1199631.
Sent on behalf of Crystal Edwards, Director, Women & Children’s Program, Dr. Teresa Bruni, Medical Director, Women & Children’s Program
We are pleased to announce that Amy Halvorsen has accepted the position of Manager, Paediatric Inpatient & Outpatient Departments.
Amy has 22 years of experience as a dedicated, diverse Registered Nurse having worked in cardiology and oncology prior to joining the Women & Children’s Program Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in 2006.
Amy has been recognized for her exceptional teaching and support to coworkers and has always been a respected resource and mentor to all. Amy has strong interpersonal skills and is extremely passionate about delivering quality patient care with a focus on Patient and Family Centred Care.
In April 2020, Amy bravely stepped up to act as the Interim Coordinator for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and she quickly demonstrated her leadership, commitment and dedication to the program and her team. Amy established very positive working relationships within the program and in September 2020 was asked to act as the Interim Coordinator for the Paediatric Inpatient & Paediatric Outpatient Departments and she continued to demonstrate her passion and her commitment.
Amy is passionate, hardworking, and driven and continually demonstrates commitment to quality and Patient Care and Family Centred Care. We are very excited to have Amy join the Women & Children’s Leadership team on a permanent basis.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Amy in her new position.
This February, join us in celebrating the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today.
The 2021 theme for Black History Month is: “The Future is Now”. This is a chance to celebrate and acknowledge the transformative work that Black Canadians and their communities are doing.
Black History Month is about honouring the enormous contributions that Black people have made, and continue to make, in all sectors of society. It is about celebrating resilience, innovation, and determination to work towards a more inclusive and diverse Canada—a Canada in which everyone has every opportunity to flourish.
Thunder Bay’s hottest draw just keeps getting hotter. Do you have your tickets yet? All net proceeds support the highest priority medical equipment needs at the Hospital.
Tickets are: $10 for 5 numbers $20 for 30 numbers $50 for 150 numbers (best value) Purchase tickets at: thunderbay5050.ca
Next Early Bird Draw on Feb 12. Grand prize draw Feb 26.
On Friday, January 29th, Miranda Couch from Kaministiquia (ticket #TBA-6577221) was the first Early Bird Winner and takes home $500. Her ticket will go back in the draw for the second Early Bird Draw on February 12, and for the grand prize draw on February 26.
The current grand prize over $354,000. There is no limit to how high it can go. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, February 25, 2021 at midnight EST to be entered.
Questions about the draw can be sent to info@thunderbay5050.ca. Ticket purchasers must be 18 years old and located in Ontario to purchase. Lottery licence RAF1199631.
Today is the 11th annual Bell Lets Talk Day and everyone’s invited to join the conversation to support people living with mental illness while also driving up Bell’s donations to mental health programs just by getting engaged.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit our region early last year, Thomas had just graduated with a degree in Life Sciences from Queen’s University. In between applying to medical schools and volunteering for the Dew Drop Inn and the Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA), Thomas started work at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) as a Screener.
COVID-19 Screening
Early in our Hospital’s response to the pandemic, we limited Hospital entrances and introduced COVID-19 screening for all patients and limited Essential Care Partners (ECPs). We now have four full-time and eight part- time employees like Thomas who ask a series of questions at the entrance before people can enter. Depending on their answers (based on symptoms, travel, and contact with others), individuals will either be permitted to enter with a mask, permitted with a mask and additional precautions, or declined entrance and provided alternate care information. On average, 1109 people are screened through the main entrance every day, not including staff.
Thomas says one of the challenges of the role is responding to people who do not understand why screening is so important. “I would say 99 per cent of people understand why we ask these questions and they want to be safe and help keep others safe,” he says. “We are doing everything we can to keep everyone safe, including vulnerable or immune-compromised people.”
Role in Hospital’s Pandemic Response
Screeners like Thomas play a vital role in the Hospital’s pandemic response. “I’m happy to be able to help support the Hospital staff and make things a little easier for them knowing that everyone has been screened prior to reaching that department, for them to have confidence that we are doing everything we can to keep the Hospital as safe as possible.”
“Hospital staff deserve to be safe. They have been working really hard, especially since COVID-19 started affecting our community in March. [To staff] we appreciate everything you’re doing.”
Moving Forward
When he is not working at the Hospital as a Screener, Thomas is finding ways to stay busy, positive, and optimistic during these challenging times. “At Queen’s I played football which I can’t do now, so I work out at home. That helps with stress, and I feel lucky that I can do that.” Considering his interest in one day working in the medical field, it is no surprise that Thomas also enjoys reading articles about epidemiology and is rediscovering some books he enjoyed as a teenager.
Sent on behalf of Lisa Beck, Director Trauma Program, Critical Care, Emergency, Respiratory Services & Nurse Led Outreach Team (NLOT)
I am pleased to announce that Lori Kaluzny will assume the role of Administrative Assistant (AA) supporting the Leadership Team within the Critical Care and Respiratory Services portfolio, effective January 25, 2021.
Lori will report to the Director of Trauma, Emergency & Critical Care Services and provide support to the manager and coordinators in the Critical Care, Regional Critical Care Response (RCCR) Program and Respiratory Department.
Lori has several years of experience as an AA working at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and at Mount Royal University in Calgary. Lori obtained her Business Diploma at Confederation College and has completed several continuing education certificates including project management, emotional intelligence, and event planning.
Lori will be working part-time filling Hope Vis’s maternity leave and can be contacted at (807) 684-6693, via email at kaluznyl@tbh.net or on GroupWise Messenger. Please update your contact and distribution lists accordingly.
Please join me in welcoming Lori to her new role at TBRHSC.
