Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute

09/09/2025

ICYMI: A national initiative to improve Indigenous youth mental health, co-led by local researcher Dr. Chris Mushquash, has secured an additional $10.8 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Dr. Mushquash, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Mental Health and Addiction; Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lakehead University; Vice President Research at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; and Chief Scientist at Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, and Dr. Srividya Iyer, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Youth, Mental Health, and Learning Health Systems and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University, are co-leading the four-year project focused on building a trust-based learning network across Canada to support culturally-grounded mental health services for Indigenous youth.

Indigenous youth in Canada face significant mental health challenges, such as intergenerational trauma, cultural disconnect, increased poverty, and limited access to health services, often due to geographic location and systemic barriers. Despite these challenges, Indigenous youth have strong connections to culture, community, and land, which are powerful protective factors that promote well-being.

Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/Indigenous-Youth-Mental-Health-Sept-2025 (via Lakehead University)

08/29/2025

The Open Doors Career Showcase offers a variety of career paths across all professions and departments at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). By attending this event, you'll hear from professionals in the field and take the opportunity to tour different departments, as well as meet representatives from our educational partners.

Whether you’re:

➡️ A high school student evaluating future educational opportunities.
➡️ A college or university student seeking practical career options.
➡️ A professional contemplating a career change.
➡️ An individual without formal education exploring available pathways.
...this event is for you!

📅 Date: October 8, 2025
🕑 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Cafeteria, TBRHSC

For more information, contact our Human Resources team via email at TBRHSC.HumanResources@tbh.net or by calling (807) 684-6227.

07/17/2025

Are you a visionary leader passionate about turning big-picture ideas into real, measurable impact? Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategy & Regional Transformation, this key leadership role offers the unique opportunity to drive the future direction of our Hospital by shaping and executing strategic and performance plans that truly make a difference.

As the Director, Strategy and Performance, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming our vision and values into clear strategies, actionable goals, and accountable outcomes — all while fostering a patient and family-centred culture that prioritizes results and continuous improvement.

You’ll lead a talented, high-performing team of Performance Improvement Consultants focused on strategy, performance excellence, and change management. With your collaborative approach, you’ll build strong partnerships across departments and with external strategic partners to ensure alignment and success.

If you’re a forward-thinking leader who thrives on innovation, teamwork, and making an impact, this is your chance to help shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Visit https://bit.ly/4kLoGsu to learn more and apply today.

Questions? Contact our Human Resources Department via email at TBRHSC.HumanResources@tbh.net, or by telephone at (807) 684-6218.

07/07/2025

Read about the incredible collaborations and opportunities to build the future of research in our Health Research Institute, Hospital, and region in the 2024-2025 TBRHRI Annual Report.

Download your copy here ➡️ https://bit.ly/2024-2025-TBRHRI-Annual-Report

06/19/2025

06/19/2025

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) are pleased to present this progress report on the third year of our Strategic Plan 2026, showcasing our achievements and dedication to advancing care, health research, and innovation in the region.

Read more ➡️ https://tbrhsc.net/year-three-progress-report-on-strategic-plan-2026/

06/10/2025

06/05/2025

Happy ! Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is proud to fly the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag and celebrate the diversity and resilience of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community throughout the month of June. We recognize the ongoing inequities faced by gender and sexually diverse individuals, particularly within the health care system. TBRHSC's Pride Working Group, representing the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Steering Committee, will host events throughout the month to encourage everyone to celebrate Pride and foster a more inclusive future for 2SLGBTQQIA+ patients, families, staff, and community members. TBRHSC is committed to integrating equity, diversity, and inclusion into our patient care, as emphasized in Strategic Plan 2026. Please join us in celebrating diversity and togetherness this Pride Month!

📸 (L to R) Paula Vangel, Manager, Indigenous Collaboration; Rae-Anne Robinson, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity and Inclusion; Jennifer Wintermans, Vice President, Clinical Services, Quality and Corporate Affairs; Dr. Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, President and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and CEO, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute; and Leona Kakepetum, Director, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity and Inclusion.

04/03/2025

Congratulations to all of the CTIP recipients — including Dr. Jinqiang Hou (Lakehead University, Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI)) and Dr. Guillem Dayer (TBRHRI) who will explore a potential treatment for cervical cancer, the world’s third most common cancer among women aged 20-39. By targeting a protein found only in cervical cancer cells, they will develop a drug to find and kill cancer cells, with limited damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

Read more:

The latest projects supported through OICR’s Cancer Therapeutics Innovation Pipeline (CTIP) program aim to develop new drugs against multiple forms of cancer. April 3, 2025, ONTARIO – The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) has announced its support for five Ontario research teams worki...

03/08/2025

is an opportunity to recognize the incredible achievements of women and girls while acknowledging the ongoing work needed to achieve true equality among all genders. As we strive to towards gender equity, we foster healthy, strong, and vibrant communities that benefit everyone.

As health care workers, we can further our commitment by educating ourselves about the unique health needs of women. It is essential to recognize that a gender health gap remains, causing disparities in health outcomes and access to health care between genders.

Today and every day, we celebrate the remarkable women at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute.

Together, let’s work towards gender equality and a brighter future for all.

For more information about International Women’s Day, visit ➡️ https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Activity/15586/The-history-of-IWD

02/28/2025

Employee Recognition Week is dedicated to celebrating the people – medical staff, employees, teams, volunteers, and Patient Family Advisors – who are making a difference for patients and families in Northwestern Ontario through their outstanding service and dedication to providing exceptional care.

From February 28 to March 7, staff are encouraged to visit the Corporate Intranet, read the Daily Informed Newsletter and check our socials to learn more about special Employee Recognition Week prize draws, daily trivia, and more! Check out the Human Resources Intranet page for more information.

If you know someone who works at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre or Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, please join us in wishing them a happy Employee Recognition Week!

02/19/2025

🚨🚨 Check out this excellent volunteer opportunity 🚨🚨

The Board of Directors invites interested Northwestern Ontario residents to consider serving as members of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute Board of Directors. Successful candidates will be expected to participate actively for a three year term.

See below for more details 👇🏽