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“Currently, our region has extremely high rates of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. We also have information about a recent HIV outbreak,” said Dr. Zawada.

Sexually Transmitted Infections – Knowledge is Power

Sarah Chow - February 2, 2020 0

"It's our belief that this could eventually cure later-staged metastasized cancer. People will not die from cancer, if our prediction is true.

Lung Cancer: What a Shame

Sarah Chow - November 30, 2017 0

Almost 40% of Canadians skip breakfast – the most important meal of the day. You can make breakfast happen! Follow this link for some healthy and time-saving ideas to incorporate breakfast into your day every day: http://bit.ly/dietitiansofcanadabreakfast

The Daily Dilemma of Skipping Breakfast

Sarah Chow - July 15, 2017 0

Almost 40% of Canadians skip breakfast – the most important meal of the day. Are you one of them?

The Daily Dilemma of Skipping Breakfast

Sarah Chow - March 23, 2017 0

The ColonCancerCheck fecal occult blood test (FOBT) kit is Ontario’s colon cancer screening test for men and women between the ages of 50 and 74 years who have no first-degree family history (i.e. parent, sibling, child) of colon cancer.

10 Tips to Help You Successfully Complete Your FOBT Kit

Sarah Chow - March 19, 2017 0

Tim Waite, 60, is a local family and business man who knows first-hand that getting screened for colon cancer could save his life. Waite is helping to encourage men and women between the ages of 50 to 74 years to get screened for colon cancer. For more information on colon cancer screening, visit ColonCancerCheck.ca.

Local Man Knows Colon Cancer Screening Is Worthwhile

Sarah Chow - March 2, 2017 0

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Prevention and Screening Services at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is encouraging all women, ages 50 to 74 years, to get screened for breast cancer. Women can book their mammogram by calling (807) 684-7777 or 1-800-461-7031.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness

Sarah Chow - October 3, 2016 0

The Screen for Life Coach returns to Thunder Bay at the end of this month. Upon its return, it will set out to provide cancer screening services across the region following a condensed travel schedule. To see the travel schedule, visit www.tbrhsc.net/screenforlife. To book your appointment on the Screen for Life Coach, call (807) 684-7777 or 1-800-461-7031.

Screen for Life Coach Resumes Cancer Screening Services this Fall

Sarah Chow - August 27, 2016 0

Ashley Sippala, second for Team McCarville, represented Northern Ontario at the 2016 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, placing second overall. When Sippala isn’t training for elite curling bonspiels or competing, she works as a lab technician at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Photo by William Vavrek Photography

Raising her game: Ashley Sippala excels at Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Sarah Chow - April 2, 2016 0

Health News Radon

Colon Cancer – Get Screened its Life or Death

Sarah Chow - March 1, 2016 0

The Screen for Life Coach returns to Thunder Bay at the end of this month. Upon its return, it will set out to provide cancer screening services across the region following a condensed travel schedule. To see the travel schedule, visit www.tbrhsc.net/screenforlife. To book your appointment on the Screen for Life Coach, call (807) 684-7777 or 1-800-461-7031.

World Cancer Day Marks First Anniversary

Sarah Chow - February 4, 2016 0

Cancer Care Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre

There is Hope for Kidney Cancer Patients

Sarah Chow - November 16, 2015 0

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