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Local health care advocate 'shocked' by $225 bill at private clinic

Local health care advocate 'shocked' by $225 bill at private clinic

Thunder Bay Health Coalition president Jules Tupker says he's one among hundreds of people across Ontario who have made complaints about private clinics in the province.
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Construction to begin on new hospital MRI suite

Construction to begin on new hospital MRI suite

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre expects to start performing the medical scans in August, 2026.
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'This is huge': Pediatric cancer care now available in region

'This is huge': Pediatric cancer care now available in region

Children and families in Northwestern Ontario facing childhood cancer now have access to comprehensive, specialized care in Thunder Bay.
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Commuters urged to get moving this June

Commuters urged to get moving this June

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is challenging area residents to leave the car in the driveway and change how they get around.
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Unlike the Northwest, opioid toxicity death rates dropped in most of Ontario

Unlike the Northwest, opioid toxicity death rates dropped in most of Ontario

Ontario’s chief coroner says it's difficult to explain why some regions are seeing decreases and other seeing increases in the number of people dying due to opioids like fentanyl.
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Measles exposure may have occurred at two clinics and two medical labs

Measles exposure may have occurred at two clinics and two medical labs

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has added four potential exposure locations to the ones it revealed last week
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MPP accuses province of neglecting mental health of First Nations police

MPP accuses province of neglecting mental health of First Nations police

Sol Mamakwa, the NDP member for Kiiwetinoong, pressed the government to provide more mental health supports for officers working on reserve.
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First measles cases in nearly 30 years confirmed in Thunder Bay

First measles cases in nearly 30 years confirmed in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is urging anyone who may have been exposed to take appropriate precautions.
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City oral surgeon recognized by University of Toronto faculty of dentistry

City oral surgeon recognized by University of Toronto faculty of dentistry

Dr. Bruce Pynn said he's glad he decided to stay in Thunder Bay after arriving in the city 30 years ago.
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Text messaging helps hospital get more feedback

Text messaging helps hospital get more feedback

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre finds success in gathering patient feedback from SMS-based surveys
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