Officials with both the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and the Thunder Bay Regional Health
Sciences Centre report 95% of residents have the first shot and many have been administered their second dose.
The Regional Health Sciences Centre received a shipment of Moderna vaccine in the past week, which played a part in the accomplishment.
The second dose of the Pfizer vaccine is also being administered to residents who received their first dose with this vaccine three weeks ago.
“This is a major step towards protecting Long Term Care homes and the residents and staff from the potentially devastating impacts of COVID-19 within these settings,” indicates Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janet DeMille. “It’s also a success to be able to extend protection against COVID-19 beyond Thunder Bay and into the district communities. There is a lot more to do but we should celebrate this significant accomplishment. ”
Thunder Bay Mayor Bill Mauro speaking at City Council.
The Mayor knows that anxiety and fatigue are high but he encouraged vigilance and patience during the province-wide lockdown.
Bill Mauro, in an address Friday, thanked front line workers for all they’re doing during this time and was thankful that the Regional Health Sciences Centre isn’t overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients.
The provincial lockdown is scheduled to end on February 11th.
You can see the full address below
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Officials unveil a digital tool that’s set to help keep surgical patients connected to their health care providers from home.
The Regional Health Sciences Centre is the first in Northwestern Ontario to offer the patient engagement tool which provides an interactive, step-by-step guide to help patients prepare for their procedure and recover faster afterwards.
The patient or their caregiver can access the tool on any wi-fi connected smartphone, tablet or computer.
“Engaging and monitoring patients remotely allows us to deliver safer perioperative care during the COVID-19 pandemic – regardless of where patients live,” says Caroline Fanti, Director, Regional Surgical Services at TBRHSC. “Smart health technology aligns well with our mission to deliver a quality patient experience that is responsive to the needs of the population of Northwestern Ontario.”
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Your chance is here to help Thunder Bay’s Regional Health Sciences Centre in a very important way.
President of the Health Sciences Foundation, Glenn Craig, tells us the Thunder Bay 50/50 monthly draw is underway, on-line, at Thunderbay5050.ca.
“It’s really to support equipment purchases at the hospital. It could be anything from our cardiovascular program, to emergency department, to pediatrics, to all the areas of the hospital,” says Craig.
The first grand prize draw for at least $5,000 will be Friday, February 26th. “We have a few different price points. For $10, you get 5 numbers, for $20 you get 30 numbers, and for $50, you can have 150 numbers. It’s an on-line 50/50, so the sky’s the limit on the pot size.”
How to eventually broaden the vaccine rollout.
The City’s Municipal Emergency Control Group met Wednesday to discuss initial preparations of the larger rollout.
Both Mayor Bill Mauro and Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janet DeMille want you to remain vigilant as the city awaits further information on plans for the delivery of vaccine beyond the Regional Health Sciences Centre.
“We must continue to work together and follow public health recommendations. We have the ability to slow the spread as we accomplished in the first wave and end the lockdown,” says Mauro. “If we do not work together and act now, things will get worse and the lockdown will have to be extended.”