2011 Chronicle Journal Features
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Beds Blackberry Helps Reduce Gridlock Pressure (December 16, 2011)
Report From Angele Brunelle, Chair, Board of Directors (December 16, 2011)
Stuff a Stocking, Save a Heart (December 16, 2011)
Brought Back to Life: Don Hamilton's Story (December 13, 2011)
Family Introduces New Tradition of Giving (December 13, 2011)
Cardiac Care Boosted by Dufresne's Charity Challenge (December 13, 2011)
'Mr. Movember' Supports Northern Cancer Fund (December 13, 2011)
First Nations HPV Screening Study Wins Provincial Award (December 9, 2011)
Health Sciences Centre Emergency Department Never Closed, Even During Gridlock (December 9, 2011)
Give the Gift of Health for the Holidays (December 9, 2011)
Making the Hospital Her Home (December 6, 2011)
Putting Patients First: Dr. Peter Voros (December 6, 2011)
Laboratory Services More Than Just Blood Work (December 6, 2011)
Your Blood Work: A Step by Step Guide (December 6, 2011)
Patients are the Healthcare Experts at Renal Retreat (December 1, 2011)
Patient and Family Advisor: Mona Hardy (December 1, 2011)
Local Doctor Wins Award of Excellence in Family Medicine (December 1, 2011)
Putting Patients First: Carmen Blais (November 27, 2011)
Quilting Committee Draws their Final Balot (November 27, 2011)
From Hospital to Home, Business Cares for its Community (November 27, 2011)
Specialized Testing at the "Heart" of Cardio/Respiratory Diagnostic Services (November 27, 2011)
Department of Dentistry at Health Sciences Centre Provides Specialized Care and Consultations (November 23, 2011)
Ask the Quit Coach (November 23, 2011)
Employee's Dedication to Community Inspires Charitable Giving (November 23, 2011)
Carnations for Cancer: Zechner's of Nipigon Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month (November 23, 2011)
Taking kids to work proves to be a valuable experience (November 19, 2011)
Report from Angele Brunelle, Chair, Board of Directors, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (November 19, 2011)
Facts about Lung Cancer (November 19, 2011)
Donating real estate to the Health Sciences Foundation in your will has special tax benefits (November 19, 2011)
Chef Michael Smith: Cheap Food is Killing Us (November 15, 2011)
Comedy Continues to 'Stand-Up' Against Cancer (November 15, 2011)
Alumni Game Honours Local Hockey Icon, Benefits Cancer Patients (November 15, 2011)
New Teleophthalmology Screening Program Detects Early Signs of Diabetes-Related Blindness (November 15, 2011)
Make a Will, Take Control (November 11, 2011)
Who Are You? (November 11, 2011)
The Chef Michael Smith Challenge: Can You Get More Engaged With Your Food - And Your Family? (November 11, 2011)
Partying with the Paramedics Pays Off (November 11, 2011)
Maternity Centre Does "Great Job" of Increasing Access to Prenatal Care (November 7, 2011)
Stories of Hope - How Your Donation to the NICU Help Jaxon Nitz - And His Parents (November 7, 2011)
In Honour of a Friend (November 7, 2011)
What is a Medical Radiation Technologiest? (November 7, 2011)
Stories of Hope: Thanks to You, Home is Where the Cardiac Care Is (November 3, 2011)
Ball Continues to Save Hearts (November 3, 2011)
Volunteer Helps Save Hearts (November 3, 2011)
Win a Car, Save a Heart (November 3, 2011)
Questions about Cervical Cancer? Ask Dr. McLean (October 30, 2011)
"Design for Hope" a Design for Fundraising (October 30, 2011)
50/50 Cash Raffle a Win/Win Initiative (October 30, 2011)
Dedicated Team of Nurses Ensures 24/7 Service for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (October 25, 2011)
Surviving Cancer Twice as a Teenager (October 25, 2011)
Alana Fyfe: Local Dialysis Saves Long, Dangerous Drive (October 25, 2011)
Luncheon Inspires Hope (October 25, 2011)
Expanding the Ontario Breast Screening Program to Save More Lives (October 21, 2011)
Presents for Paediatrics (October 21, 2011)
Living with Renal Disease (October 21, 2011)
Living with Diabetes: Chronic Disease Impacts Every Part of Life (October 19, 2011)
Centre for Complex Diabetes Care (October 19, 2011)
Report from Angele Brunelle, Chair, Board of Directors Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (October 19, 2011)
Canadian Music Star Bif Naked to Speak at the Tbaytel Luncheon of Hope (October 11, 2011)
Research Ethics Board Ensures Patient Safety (October 11, 2011)
First Marks Club: The Perfect Way to Celebrate a Child's Birth (October 11, 2011)
Chef Michael Smith Supports Local Produce - And Local Health Sciences Centre (October 5, 2011)
Another Classic Summer for Foundation Golf Tournaments (October 5, 2011)
Tree Supports Women's Heart Health (October 5, 2011)
Magic Show Aims to Make Mental Illness Stigmas Disappear (October 5, 2011)
If Cancer Runs in Your Family, Think About Genetic Testing (October 1, 2011)
Genetics and Breast Cancer: One Family's Experience (October 1, 2011)
A Success Story: Kenora's OBSP Program (October 1, 2011)
TBRHSC Achieves the Gold Standard in Bone Density Testing (September 23, 2011)
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis (September 23, 2011)
About Bone Mineral Densitometry (September 23, 2011)
Patients Give Back through Kind Words and Generosity (September 23, 2011)
Personal and Professional Experience Inspires Employee (September 23, 2011)
Emergency Department Highly Responsive to Urgent Medical Situations (September 20, 2011)
Cooking up a Healthier Future: Chef Michael Smith visits the Health Sciences Centre (September 20, 2011)
Report from Angele Brunelle, Chair, Boar of Directors Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (September 20, 2011)
Legion Donation Supports Cardiac Care (September 20, 2011)
Cyclists Ride for Charity (September 17, 2011)
New Comment Form Shows Compliments Outweighing Complaints (September 17, 2011)
Your Feedback Already Making a Difference (September 17, 2011)
Local Doctor Receives Award for Lifetime Achievement (September 17, 2011)
Aging Software Gives Teenagers a Sobering View of the Effects of Smoking and Tanning (September 12, 2011)
Closer-to-Home Dialysis in Fort Frances Celebrates 10 Years (September 12, 2011)
Everyday Heroes Make All the Difference (September 12, 2011)
India Canada Supports a Vision (September 12, 2011)
Walking the Cancer Journey (September 7, 2011)
Who is MIchael Antcliffe? (September 7, 2011)
Giving the Gift of Kindness (September 7, 2011)
Rubylynn is an Everyday Hero (September 7, 2011)
Freaky (And Squeaky Clean) Friday! S.I.C.K. Team Tells Adults to "Clean their Hands" in new Role-Reversal Movie (August 31, 2011)
Caribou Charity Ride Ready to Roll (August 31, 2011)
Smaller Fundraisers Making a Big Difference (August 31, 2011)
How You Can Create an Event to Support Healthcare in Your Community (August 31, 2011)
Dr. Jae Kim has Created a New Method to Improve the Success of Breast Cancer Surgery (August 22, 2011)
Rally Time (August 22, 2011)
Exercise Benefits Cancer-Related Fatigue Symptoms (August 22, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Mental Health and Addictions Activities (August 22, 2011)
Kissing for Cancer: Bride and Groom raise Funds to Honour Mother's Cancer Journey (August 17, 2011)
New Program Makes Medical Recordkeeping Faster & Easier (August 17, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Comprehensive Clinical Services Activities (August 17, 2011)
With a Little Help from his Friends (August 17, 2011)
The Cyclotron and its Role in Medical Research and Diagnostics (August 13, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Chronic Disease Management and Prevention Activities (August 13, 2011)
TBRHSC Opens 2nd Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (August 13, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Aboriginal Health Activities (August 9, 2011)
Laundry and Linen Services an Integral Part of Patient Care (August 9, 2011)
Employee Plans for a Healthier Future (August 9, 2011)
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre by the Numbers (August 9, 2011)
Scientist Wins Prestigious New Award for his Inspiring Work with Students (August 4, 2011)
Health Sciences Centre Volunteers Pursue Dream of Attending Medical School (August 4, 2011)
Meet our New Drug Reimbursement Specialist (August 4, 2011)
Shaping our Future: The Next Steps (August 4, 2011)
Tele-Visitations Program Recognized as a "Leading Practice" (July 31, 2011)
Skin Cancer: Know your Skin, Know your Risk (July 31, 2011)
Shaing our Future: Mental Health and Addictions (July 31, 2011)
Know Your Risk: 2007 Cancer Care Ontario Report "Screening for Skin Cancer" (July 31, 2011)
Tele-Health Helps Reduce Loneliness, Isolation for First Nation Patients at Health Sciences Centre (July 27, 2011)
Dave Johnson's Voice has been Heard (July 27, 2011)
Cava Memorial Tournament Honours a Friend, Supports a Community (July 27, 2011)
Living with Kidney Disease: Delilah Quill's Story (July 27, 2011)
Grant Supports Leading-Edge Renal Care (July 27, 2011)
Scientists in Thunder Bay Work to Find and Treat Cancer Eearlier (July 22, 2011)
The Gift of Sight (July 22, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Comprehensive Clinical Services (July 22, 2011)
Telemedicine Program a "Leading Practice" (July 22, 2011)
Harley Davidson Finds Sweet and Sassy Way to Fight Breast Cancer (July 22, 2011)
Remarkable Growth at Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute (July 18, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (July 18, 2011)
Celebrity Hockey Players Join Golfers in Fight Against Cancer (July 18, 2011)
Patient and Family Centred Care (July 18, 2011)
Helping Us See a Healthier Future (July 14, 2011)
Patient Family Advisors Crucial in the Accreditation Process (July 14, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Aboriginal Health (July 14, 2011)
Understanding our Healthcare Environment (July 14, 2011)
High School Students Take Action for the Future (July 14, 2011)
Dr. Stewart Kennedy Elected President of Ontario Medical Association (July 11, 2011)
Shaping our Future: Health Sciences Centre Launches New Strategic Plan (July 11, 2011)
Patients Benefit When You Put Your Heart Into It (July 11, 2011)
Party with the Paramedics (July 11, 2011)
Passionate about Physician Recruitment (July 5, 2011)
Health Sciences Centre Scores a 97.2% Mark During Accreditation: Likely Will be Recognized Nationwide as Having Two "Leading Practices" (July 5, 2011)
Golfing Fore Hope (July 5, 2011)
Queen of Hearts Donates New Cardiac Rehab Equipment (June 26, 2011)
Dana is an Everyday Hero (June 26, 2011)
Tenors Serenade at Health Sciences Centre (June 26, 2011)
Grant Improves Experience of Ophthalmology Patients (June 26, 2011)
MITACS Connects Academic Students with Industry Partners to Gain Real-Life Experience (June 22, 2011)
Chef Tim Matthews is Prostate Man (June 22, 2011)
Ambulatory Care Unit Streamlines Specialized Outpatient Services (June 22, 2011)
Helping in Haiti: Local Healthcare Professionals Volunteer in Third-World Hospital (June 16, 2011)
Terry Olsen is Prostate Man (June 16, 2011)
Eye Care Leads to Vision for the Future (June 16, 2011)
Seeing the Difference Donations Make (June 10, 2011)
David Paul is Prostate Man (June 10, 2011)
Foundation Volunteer Recieves Citizen of Exceptional Achievement Award (June 10, 2011)
OPG Has Heart (June 10, 2011)
Shaping Our Future Together (June 6, 2011)
Dr. Scott Sellick is a Prostate Man (June 6, 2011)
Proud to Work Towards a Healthier Northwestern Ontario (June 6, 2011)
A Conversation with Mitchell Albert, PhD Harvard Trained Scientist Recruited to Thunder Bay (June 1, 2011)
The Health Sciences Discovery Fund: Fuelling Local Research - And Our Economy (June 1, 2011)
Rory Cava is Prostate Man (June 1, 2011)
Celebrating Nurses: The Health of our Nation (May 25, 2011)
Are You a Prostate Man? (May 20, 2011)
Living with Prostate Cancer (May 20, 2011)
Kristi is an Everyday Hero (May 20, 2011)
Student Perspective on Physician Assistant Program: What Makes it so Great? (May 16, 2011)
Family CARE Grant Provides Comforting Place for Families (May 16, 2011)
The Payroll Gang (May 16, 2011)
Behind the Scenese: Starting You Off on the Right Track (May 16, 2011)
Jay versus the Urbanathlon: Obstacles for Hope (May 12, 2011)
Thunder Bay Regional Classic: A New Twist on an Old Classic (May 12, 2011)
Connecting with our Community: TransCanada Supports Cardiac Care in Northwestern Ontario (May 12, 2011)
Controlling the Spread of Infection Though Hand Hygiene (May 7, 2011)
Rotary House Lottery Good for Mom's Heart (May 7, 2011)
Planning to Give (May 7, 2011)
Planning Ahead: What You Need to Know to Begin Your Legacy Gift Planning (May 7, 2011)
Hospitalists the "Most Responsible Physician" for Patients Who Do Not Have a Family Doctor (April 28, 2011)
Radiation Therapy, Part 2: The Radiation Patient Experience (April 28, 2011)
Help for Falls and Patient Care at the Push of a Button (April 28, 2011)
Health Sciences Foundation Funds New Equipment in Fort Frances, Bringing Care "Closer to Home" (April 23, 2011)
Behind the Scenes: Managing Your Health Information (April 23, 2011)
Report from Angele Brunelle (April 23, 2011)
Radiation Therapy Keeps up with Growing Demands (April 23, 2011)
Girls Night Out (April 18, 2010)
New Pedometer Program Measures Progress Step by Step (April 18, 2011)
Working in Cancer Care: A Rewarding Profession (April 18, 2011)
Leading the Way to a Healthier Future (April 18, 2011)
Foundation Grants Improve Cancer Care (April 12, 2011)
Laughing in the Face of Cancer (April 12, 2011)
First Marks Club: A Special Way to Commemorate a Baby's Birth (April 12, 2011)
Volunteer Power Fuels Healthcare Delivery (April 12, 2011)
People Make All the Difference: How Survivor Debora Prokopich Buzzi Found Comfort Throughout her Battle with Breast Cancer (April 6, 2011)
Dawn Powell on Surviving Cancer and Helping Others Do the Same (April 6, 2011)
Board Profile - Jody Nesti (April 6, 2011)
Computer-Based Research will Improve Patient Care (April 6, 2011)
New Strategies Aim to Prevent More Falls (April 2, 2011)
Battling Breast Cancer: Two-Time Survivor Barb Thomson's Story (April 2, 2011)
Bachelors for Hope Charity Auction Continues to Impress (April 2, 2011)
Ethics and Healthcare: Who Decide's What's Right? (March 20, 2011)
Specialized Equipment Enhances Patient Safety (March 20, 2011)
Nurses Perform a Specialized Type of Colorectal Cancer Screening (March 20, 2011)
No Butts About It - Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives (March 20, 2011)
Working to Make a Difference (March 20, 2011)
Inaugral Class of Physician Assistants Now Training in City (March 16, 2011)
Helping Out: Volunteers Respond to 76,000 Inquiries (March 16, 2011)
The Colon Cancer Check Program: What is ColonCancerCheck? (March 16, 2011)
How to get the FOBT Kit & Make the Best of a "Sticky Situation" (March 16, 2011)
Today's Pharmacy More than Filling Prescriptions (March 12, 2011)
Going Bald for Grandpa: The Radford Family Stands United Against Cancer (March 12, 2011)
How to Make the Best of a Sticky Situation (March 12, 2011)
A Survivor's Advice: Get Screened (March 12, 2011)
Sitting for Babies (March 8, 2011)
Health Sciences Centre's Newest Pathologist Provides "Behind the Scenes" Look (March 8, 2011)
Bonnie is an Everyday Hero (March 8, 2011)
Social Workers are There for You (March 8, 2011)
Ask Dr. Panu (February 27, 2011)
Breast MRI Brings Gold-Standard of Breast Screening to Northwestern Ontarion (February 27, 2011)
Report from Angele Brunelle, Chair, Board of Directors TBRHSC (February 27, 2011)
Clinical Teaching Unit Creates "Well-Rounded Learning Experience" (February 23, 2011)
Poppy Sales Good for the Heart (February 23, 2011)
Raffle Winners Get Cars, Trips (February 23, 2011)
New Lab is Cardiologists Field of Dreams (February 23, 2011)
Rural Medicine - and Rural Lifestyle - Really Appeals to One Family Medicine Resident (February 18, 2011)
Family Gives Back: NICU Babies to Benefit (February 18, 2011)
Everyone Wins with the 50/50 Cash Draw (February 18, 2011)
Tree of Life Supports Women's Heart Health (February 18, 2011)
Dr. Lai on the Past, Present and Future of Cardiac Care (February 14, 2011)
A Story from my Heart (February 14, 2011)
A Heart-felt Commitment (February 14, 2011)
Recycled Rides Boost Cancer Care (February 14, 2011)
Research the World is Watching (February 12, 2011)
Scientists Share Research on the World Stage (February 12, 2011)
Discover Fund Supports Medical Research in NWO (February 12, 2011)
TBRRI Attracts Medical Students to Thunder Bay (February 12, 2011)
Second Cardiac Lab Nears Completion (February 4, 2011)
Joint Assessment Program Successfully Reducing Wait Times (February 4, 2011)
Win a Car, Save a Heart (February 4, 2011)
This Hallowe'en Extra Special for Stroke Patient (February 4, 2011)
Meet the New Coordinator of Quality (January 26, 2011)
Diagnostic Laboratory at TBRHSC Scores Big in Ontario (January 26, 2011)
Community Lab Passes Accreditation "With Flying Colours" (January 26, 2011)
The Hope Continues (January 22, 2011)
Society Members Help Others Shape the Future of Healthcare (January 22, 2011)
Advice Based on Professional and Personal Experience (January 22, 2011)
Base Hospital Program Supports Paramedics in the Field (January 17, 2011)
New Provincial Cancer Plan Focuses on Improving Patient's Experiences (January 17, 2011)
Unique Approach to Healthcare Offers Great Learning Opportunities (January 17, 2011)
Crystal is an everyday hero (January 13, 2011)
Report from Angele Brunèlle Chair, Board of Directors Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (January 13, 2011)
Training Toolkit Enhances Patient Safety at Health Sciences Centre (January 13, 2011)
Stop Smoking: If You're Serious about Quitting, He's the Man Who Can Help (January 9, 2011)
Volunteers Receive Provincial Life Memberships (January 9, 2011)
Employee Offers Warm and Friendly Reception (January 9, 2011)
