The Intensive Care Unit is home to a new Bariatric Stretcher Chair, thanks to everyone who’s supported the Thunder Bay 50/50!

There are risks to lifting and moving patients over 350 pounds – risks to the patient and staff. This specially designed chair minimizes risks to improve patient and staff safety. The heavy-duty chair has an infinite number of tilt and recline positions from fully sitting to a flat stretcher with powered positioning controls.

“Having access to equipment like this makes it easier for all of us in the ICU to help mobilize our patients and provide them better quality care.” says Chris Kroker, Clinical Nurse Specialist for Clinical Care Services at TBRHSC.

Thank you to all of our 50/50 supporters for making this possible! Learn more about the Thunder Bay 50/50 and medical equipment you’ve helped fund at www.healthsciencesfoundation.ca/5050impact

🍀 St. Paddy’s Day EARLY BIRD BLITZ this Friday! 🍀

Grab tickets at www.thunderbay5050.ca 🎟

Enter before the end of St. Patrick’s Day to be entered into all six Early Bird draws on Friday, March 18th:

🍀 One $5,000 Early Bird
🍀 Five $2,000 Early Birds
🍀 Plus you’ll be entered into the Grand Prize draw on March 25th – currently over $475,000!

Remember: If you win an Early Bird draw your winning number will go back into the raffle for a chance to win the rest of the month’s draws.

Every ticket in the Thunder Bay 50/50 funds important medical equipment, like the Bariatric Stretcher Chair, to bring better healthcare to you and your loved ones in Thunder Bay & NWO.

Anyone 18 or older and in Ontario at time of purchase can buy tickets. (Raffle Licence RAF1222518)