Health Care

Watters family honoured with Renal Dialysis Unit renaming

Health Care Richard Coffin - October 1, 2026

The Renal Dialysis Unit at the North Bay Regional Health Centre has a new name.

Pink aprons and pancakes part of CIBC Run for the Cure fundraiser

Health Care Richard Coffin - September 28, 2026

The city's first responders are raising money for CIBC's Run for the Cure a little differently this year. Instead of the traditional manicures, pink aprons and pancakes will be on the line.

Our Hospital Walk/Run raises over $205,000

Health Care Richard Coffin - September 28, 2026

More than $205,000 was raised in Sunday’s Our Hospital Walk/Run.

NBRHC Foundation hosting 20th annual Our Hospital Walk/Run on Sunday

Health Care Richard Coffin - September 25, 2026

The 20th Annual Our Hospital Walk/Run takes place on Sunday.

CUPE warns hospital crisis has hit boiling point

Health Care Richard Coffin - August 12, 2026

A new report from CUPE's Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says the funds hospitals use to pay the day-to-day bills have plummeted since 2020.

Local CT Team tops in Ontario with Door-to-CT time for Telestroke patients

Health Care Richard Coffin - August 11, 2026

It's a feather in the cap for the CT Team at the North Bay Regional Health Centre.

Unveiling the Gary Michael Jodouin Courtyard

Health Care Richard Coffin - July 13, 2026

A courtyard at the North Bay Regional Health Centre is posthumously honouring a person officials say worked for more than two decades to support and help shape healthcare in the city.

Two area hospitals receiving $4.7 million from province

Health Care Richard Coffin - July 6, 2026

More than $4.7 million in provincial funding is supporting area health care.

PHARA awards PSW scholarships

Health Care Richard Coffin - June 19, 2026

PHARA Community Services has awarded two PSW Pathway to Success Scholarships to Matthew Smith and Kiran Kuriakose.

NOSM University celebrates health sciences educators

Health Care Richard Coffin - June 15, 2026

Seventeen health sciences educators from across the north, including a few from our area, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University.

New nursing award at North Bay Regional Health Centre

Health Care Richard Coffin - June 11, 2026

The North Bay Regional Health Centre and family, friends and colleagues of Registered Nurse Brittney Peters are honouring her memory with the creation of a new nursing Excellence in Advocacy award in her name.