Strategic Plan 2026 is momentous for Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute.
It is our inaugural joint strategic plan, and it is the foundation by which we expect to see significant progress in patient care and health research.
It is the foundation for ensuring our teams can provide the best possible health care at all times and that patients are at the centre of everything we do.
This plan was built on extensive engagement with staff, patients, families, the public, volunteers, and health service providers. And, we continue to engage and report back to our community on our progress – refining the plan as needed to make sure we are getting it right and responding to patients, families, and community needs.
To ensure we provide the best possible healthcare experience, we are strengthening our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
We are taking action to create a more culturally safe and compassionate health care environment — to ensure equity for all throughout our Hospital and Health Research Institute. Initiatives include mandatory cultural safety and equity, diversity, and inclusion training for all staff.
As we continue to acknowledge and respect the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and communities. Opportunities are available for our staff to learn more about Indigenous history, culture, and traditions. These educational opportunities will support our collective efforts toward truth and reconciliation. We will also ensure the inclusivity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and all equity-deserving groups.
The implementation of these initiatives will make certain we are providing a positive experience for not only patients and their families but also for our staff.
At the end of the day, we believe a strategic plan is more than an operational roadmap. It is about people — the people we serve and the people who are there on the frontlines helping people day in and day out. We will create a more inclusive experience for all who walk through our doors because we all belong.