2008 Media Releases
$10,000 Winners!
December 23, 2008
Two bikes are better than one!
December 8, 2008
O Christmas Tree!
December 4, 2008
Christmas is for kids! WestJet brings holiday joy to paediatric patients
December 4, 2008
Donor enables care when it's needed most
November 24, 2008
More bang for your click with slick new website
November 19, 2008
Personal Genomics and Genetic Counselling;
The final presentation of the Health Sciences Discovery Fund GEEE! In GENOME Speakers’ Series
October 24, 2008
Dr. Mark Henderson has joined the Medical Staff at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
October 10, 2008
What are the implications of discovering the gene causing abnormally high prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the Oji-Cree in Northern Ontario?
October 10, 2008
Thunder Bay’s most popular cash lottery returns this year. The 2008 Intercity Shopping Centre Ultimate 50/50 Draw will once again offer a prize of up to $10,000 cash.
October 10, 2008
The results are in. The Freedom 55 Financial Thunder Bay Hockey Celebrity Golf Classic raised a record $38,000
October 9, 2008
Protecting our Food and Environment Through Genomics Research:
A presentation of the Health Sciences Discovery Fund GEEE! In GENOME Speakers’ Series
September 25, 2008
How can genomics research contribute to the safety of our food supply? What is the effect of the effluent from industries such as pulp and paper on out local fish?
GEEE! In GENOME Speakers’ Series presentation highlights local CSI successes
September 22, 2008
The popularity of crime scene investigation (CSI) has exploded! Programs such as CSI: New York have generated an enormous interest in the science behind crime investigation.
Speakers’ Series explores the world of genomics and its impact on all of us
September 19, 2008
As part of GEEE! In GENOME, the Health Sciences Discovery Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation proudly presents the Speakers’ Series.
Funded program offers best outcomes for protate cancer patients
September 5, 2008
Regional Cancer Care at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is providing a new treatment option for prostate cancer patients. To enable the new procedure, new medical equipment was required.
2008 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King finds a new home
August 25, 2008
On Saturday, August 23, thousands gathered to take in the sights and sounds of Motors & Muscles, a popular event in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation and presented by Thunder Bay Insurance.
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Women at the Helm – Irene Prezio “Race for Hope” sails to new heights
August 23, 2008
Today, 18 helmswomen and their crew members set sail from the Thunder Bay Yacht Club at the Marina to participate in the 9th Annual Women at the Helm – Irene Prezio “Race for Hope” in support of the Northern Cancer Fund.
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Celebrity Hockey Players Join Golfers in Fight Against Cancer
July 24, 2008
Today Northwestern Ontario’s hockey celebrities left their usual gear behind in favour of golf shoes and clubs. 30 homegrown hockey stars participated in the Freedom 55 Financial Thunder Bay Hockey Celebrity Golf Classic in support of cancer care in our region. Funds raised support the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.
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Circle of Angels Launched With $15,000 Donation
June 28, 2008
Today, the Northern Cancer Fund of the new Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation introduced a new program in support of breast cancer in Northwestern Ontario. The Circle of Angels program funds the activities of the Linda Buchan Centre for Breast Screening & Assessment in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.
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Prostate Cancer Takes a Hit!
June 14, 2008
Participants in the 8th annual Bell Motorcycle Ride for Dad helped raise $70,000 (net) in support of the fight against prostate cancer in Northwestern Ontario. The popular event included the “Roar for the Cure”, a parade of motorcycles, a poker run and a BBQ lunch at The Keg. 245 riders on 190 motorcycles participated today.
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Creator of Project Pink Shawl Receives International Recognition
June 13, 2008
Union Gas employee Nanda Claydon of Thunder Bay receives award for exemplary employee achievement. $5,000 proceeds donated to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.
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Celebrity Hockey Players to Join Local Golfers in Support of Northern Cancer Fund
June 3, 2008
What do hockey players do in the summer? Play golf in Thunder Bay! On July 24, 2008, teams of golfers will be joined by celebrity hockey players in the best-ball tournament in support of the Northern Cancer Fund of the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation.
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Hospitals Help Patients Kick the Habit
May 28, 2008
Hospitals throughout Northwestern Ontario are now better primed to help patients who want to butt out. Recent in-service training by researchers Dr. Pat Smith and Dr. Scott Sellick will assist nurses to implement bedside smoking cessation programs for patients. Dr. Smith trained approximately 120 nurses and other healthcare providers in 6 days of regional travel covering 3,000 kilometers.
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Northwestern Ontario Leading the Province in Access to Cancer Care and Patient Satisfaction - Still Work to Do with Rising Rates of Obesity, Alcohol Use and Smoking
May 8, 2008
The 2008 Cancer System Quality Index (CSQI), released today, shows Northwestern Ontario as a leader in several areas of cancer care delivery.
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Foundation Grant Enables Minimally Invasive Diagnoses for Breast Cancer Patients
April 25, 2008
Thunder Bay – The new Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation announces yet another grant for equipment that uses a less-invasive method to detect cancer. A Northern Cancer Fund grant for $46,766 will purchase a Neo2000 Gamma Detection Device, a state-of-the art system surgeons can use when performing sentinel node biopsies on breast cancer patients.
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Launches “Live and Learn”
April 17, 2008
A new video, launched today at a media conference, aims to increase awareness of mental health services at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC). “Live and Learn” is a 10 minute long overview of the TBRHSC’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Unit, which provides assessment and treatment of mental health disorders for Northwestern Ontario youth.
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$300,000 from Northern Cancer Fund for Colonoscopy Equipment in Northwestern Ontario
April 8, 2008
Thunder Bay – The new Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation announced its first major grant today to kick off Cancer Awareness Month. The Health Sciences Foundation’s Northern Cancer Fund granted $300,000 for colonoscopy equipment to help increase access to colorectal cancer screening across Northwestern Ontario.
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Northwestern Ontario’s Leading Fundraising Organization Begins Exciting New Phase
March 31, 2008
Earlier today, the new Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation unveiled a brand new look to signify the integration of the Northern Cancer Research Foundation and the former Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation. The new Health Sciences Foundation takes the best from both organizations and broadens its focus to all aspects of healthcare in Northwestern Ontario. The two foundations officially begin to operate as a single organization on April 1, 2008 with a mission to raise funds to support excellence in healthcare for the people of Northwestern Ontario.
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Foundations combine efforts to increase value to Donors and impact on healthcare
February 19, 2008
Northwestern Ontario’s leading fundraising organizations will become one. The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation (TBRHSF) and the Northern Cancer Research Foundation (NCRF) confirmed today that they will integrate. The decision, made recently by the Board of Directors of each Foundation, was reached following extensive research and community input.
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