Celebrating 20 Years of TBRHSC: 2020 Milestones

We’re celebrating 20 years of Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Throughout the year, we’ll be taking a trip down memory lane to revisit some of our most significant milestones.

Internal Medicine Rounds (December 3)

Join the next Internal Medicine Rounds presentation on December 3, featuring Dr. Philip George.

Town Hall Recap (November 20)

Did you miss the Town Hall on November 20? Good news — a recording of the session and the presentation is now available.

Call for Interest: Staff Advisory Committee (November 29)

We are excited to announce an opportunity for individuals to join the Staff Advisory Committee at TBRHSC and TBRHRI.

Update your Information on 411

Check to ensure your contact information is included and up to date on the internal 411.

Downtime Notice – Meditech (November 20)

Ensure to log out of Meditech 15 minutes prior to downtime.

Stroke Series: NWO Regional Education (December 11)

Join us for engaging virtual presentations featuring: expert speakers, interactive discussions and valuable resources

Preceptor Educator Workshop for Nurses (December 12)

TBRHSC is looking for nurses interested in learning how to be an effective preceptor to students and new staff.

Travel Brings our Hearts at Home

The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation’s Resolute Hearts Around the World Charity Auction brought together friends, philanthropists, and travel enthusiasts in support of an incredibly important cause: expanding cardiac care right here at home.

Dynamic Discussions with Clinicians (December 3)

Mental health and wellness improves with laughter – join us December 3 for a comedy act featuring Ronnie Stortini.

In the News: Anishinabek leaders advocate for greater accessibility to resources

Fort William Chief Michele Solomon, Long Lake #58 Chief Judy Desmoulin, and Pays Plat’s Chris Mushquash were featured on the first day of the NNADAP Conference 2024, held November 5-7 in Thunder Bay.

Repairing the Sacred Circle: Evening Session (November 27)

We are excited to invite you to an evening session titled “Repairing the Sacred Circle: An Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Education Primer.”

A Sunny Little Spot

Elaine wanted to make sure other patients in Northwestern Ontario have the best care possible to help them through their ordeals, too. That’s why she left a large legacy gift in her Will, split equally between the Northern Cancer Fund, the Northern Cardiac Fund, and the Emergency Department.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Ends This Month

Book today – OHS has openings on its last two COVID-19 vaccine clinic dates, November 22 and 29.

Notice of COVID-19 Outbreak: 3C

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared on 3C unit as of November 16, 2024. All restrictions are in place.

Lakehead Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic: Caring for Our Community

Lack of access to a family doctor is a common concern for patients living across Ontario. To support those who require a primary care provider, the Lakehead Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic (LNPLC) is providing comprehensive, accessible and coordinated care to unattached patients (those without a primary care provider) living in our community.

Unveiling of Robinson Superior Treaty Plaque at TBRHSC

A permanent plaque honors the ancestral lands of Fort William First Nation and the First Nation communities within this Treaty to reaffirm our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

Local Research Improving Cancer Treatments Worldwide

The new Cancer Therapeutic and Diagnostic Research Northwestern Ontario (CANCARE NWO) research group formed only a few months ago, but it already has an impressive head start with several studies underway.

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Strategic Plan 2026: Staff Experience – Staffing, Vacancy Reporting, & Recruitment

The most recent Operational Updates and Strategic Planning Meeting featured an update on Staff Experience: Staffing, Vacancy Reporting, & Recruitment.

World Diabetes Day (November 14)

The Centre for Complex Diabetes Care team at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre wears blue to raise awareness of diabetes, its risk factors and the importance of having access to the right information and care.

A Win for Cecil, a Win for Local Healthcare

When Cecil Mendowegan from Longlac, Ontario, got the call on October 4th that he was the winner of the Thunder Bay 50/50 Early Bird prize for $20,000 – the largest Early Bird win outside of the big December draw, he couldn’t believe it.

National Genetic Counsellor Day (November 14)

On November 14, we celebrate Genetic Counsellor Awareness Day.

Sold Out Screening for ‘A Sobering Story’

Members of the Substance Use and Addictions Project would like to thank everyone who attended the screening of ‘A Sobering Story’ at SilverCity Cinema on Thursday, November 7.

Memo: Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) 72 hour strike notice

At this time, we recommend time sensitive Canada Post Mail be sent via courier to avoid delivery disruption