March 31 is International Day of Transgender Visibility. The Equity Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Steering Committee will have a booth at the bottom of the main staircase today, from 9:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m., to hand out trans flag buttons and educational materials to better support transgender patients, families, professional staff, staff, learners, and volunteers. Check out the booth throughout the day to get your button and some information!

It is important to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for transgender patients, families, professional staff, staff, learners, and volunteers at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. By wearing a button or taking the time to learn more about the realities for transgender patients, it can make a big difference in making people feel safe and respected.

We encourage all staff will be encouraged to wear blue, pink, and white this week to celebrate and honour transgender individuals ahead of the International Day of Transgender Visibility. 

Contact Gina Fata, Cultural Communications Specialist at gina.fata@tbh.net to submit a photo of your department dressed in blue, pink and white! All staff are welcome to participate and show their support.