2024 HIROC Foundation Safety Grants Program 

The 2024 HIROC Foundation Safety Grants Program is now live and open for submissions.

Learn More About the Paediatric Emergency Transport Team (July 31 & August 1)

This is a two day event that will give you the opportunity to work with our Paediatric Emergency Transport Team and Sick Kids Acute Care Transport Services including equipment use, advanced skills and simulations.

Downtime Notice – Citrix (August 7)

Ensure that you close all Citrix applications prior to downtime.

Coordinator, Cardiovascular Services

We are pleased to announce that Marissa Fazzari has accepted the position of Coordinator, Cardiovascular Services effective August 12, 2024. 

Downtime Notice: Voice Router (July 31)

The voice router at 980 Oliver Road will be updated on July 31.

Executive Assistant, Research and Indigenous Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion

We are pleased to announce Elke Cullis as our new full-time Executive Assistant, effective August 6, 2024.

Memo: Vice President, Operations, Clinical & Support Services & Chief Financial Officer

It is with mixed emotions that I announce that Peter Myllymaa, Vice President Operations, Clinical & Support Services and CFO — TBRHSC | Chief Operating Officer — TBRHRI, will be moving on from TBRHSC/TBRHRI, effective September 20, 2024.

Repairing the Sacred Circle: Summer Training Sessions

Repairing the Sacred Circle: An Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Education Primer, will run throughout the summer.

SP 2026: Update on Patient Experience

The July 24, Operational Updates and Strategic Planning meeting featured an update on Patient Experience and was presented by Chad Johnson Director, Trauma and Pre-hospital, Emergency, Critical Care, Respiratory Services, & NLOT, and David McConnell Director, Regional Cancer Care Northwest and Prevention & Screening.

Complete the Wake the Giant Training and Receive a Discount Code!

Complete your mandatory Wake the Giant Indigenous Culture and Inclusivity Training and receive a discount code for a ticket to this year’s Wake the Giant Music Festival.

Meet Our Team – Manager of PFCC

We connected with Shannon Schiffer, Manager of Patient and Family Centred Care, to learn more about her role and how she supports PFCC at our Hospital.

Feedback Opportunity: Dynamic Discussions with Clinicians

Share your feedback on Dynamic Discussions with Clinicians.

Celebrating TBRHSC’s 20th Anniversary: Tell us your story (Critical Care Services)

As part of our year-long 20th anniversary celebration, we asked the leaders in our Hospital to share their stories and highlight the growth and evolution of their team, program and the services they provide. This week’s feature: Critical Care Services.

Strengthening capacity to support Indigenous youth mental health services

A national initiative, the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network, to enhance Indigenous youth mental health services, co-led by researchers from Lakehead University and McGill University, has received $1.45 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Celebrating 20 Years of TBRHSC: 2015 Milestones

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

Survey – 2024 ERW and Reward & Recognition Program

Complete the survey for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Cheese Encounter or Drift Day Spa.

NOSM University researchers help Canada prepare for future health emergencies

Drs. Barb Zelek and Brianne Wood at the NOSM University Research Toward Health Hub (NORTHH) are supporting a new national initiative, the PREPARED project.

Women in Action – “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” Ladies Night (August 7)

On August 7, come join us for a fun day of cheering on the Border Cats and participate in the Diamond Dig.

Vaccination Update (Pertussis)

According to Ontario Public Health between January and March 2024 there have been 70 whooping cough cases reported across the province.

COVID-19 Outbreak – Transitional Care Unit

An outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared at the Transitional Care Unit as of Monday July 15, 2024.

Please Return Blue Staxis/Wheelchairs to the Main Lobby

Please return blue Staxi and wheelchairs to the Main Lobby.

COVID-19 Outbreak, 1A – DECLARED OVER

Please be advised that the COVID-19 outbreak on 1A Medical has been declared over as of Monday, July 15, 2024.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities in August

There are volunteer opportunities at events in August.

2023-2024 TBRHRI Annual Report

The past year at Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) was marked by incredible collaborations and opportunities to build the future of research in our Health Research Institute, Hospital, and region. Read more in the 2023-2024 TBRHRI Annual Report.