Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre plays a key role in health care for the people of Northwestern Ontario. As the only academic health sciences centre in the region dedicated to providing complex, acute and specialty care, we teach the next generation of health care providers and, through the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, advance medical research.

With the launch of the Strategic Plan 2026 jointly with the Health Research Institute, we outlined our priorities of: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion; Patient Experience; Staff Experience; Research, Innovation & Learning. These directions, along with supports, will lead us to a stronger, healthier and Sustainable future.

Research has shown that patient outcomes are directly related to the quality of the work environment. Because of our remarkable staff, our Hospital is a leader in patient and family centred care.

But, like all hospitals in Ontario, we must compete for health care workers and plan for future human resource needs. To improve Staff Experience, we are taking action to foster a work environment that is safe, where staff feel supported and valued. And, where staff have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.