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RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF THE FIRST FIRST-RESPONDERS
National Public Safety Communicators Week April 12–18, 2026

[NORTH BAY,ON] Ambulance Communications Officers in our region receive more than 36,000 medical and fire calls a year for ...

Coughing, sneezing, sore throats, fever and muscle aches— respiratory illness season is here.

Hospitals across Ontario are seeing an increase in emergency department visits for flu-like and respiratory illnesses, which can contribute to longer wait times.

If you think you or your loved ...

Today the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) is sharing some important changes the community can expect at the hospital over the next six months. These same changes were shared yesterday by NBRHC leadership with staff and will include ...

Whether you’re a high school student exploring future career paths, a medical student planning your next steps, or a physician looking for new opportunities, don’t miss our Family Medicine Career Opportunities Open House.

Ask questions, gain insights, and connect with physicians for ...

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Dr. Aaron Van Vliet is no longer a practicing physician at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. With this change, comes the need to reschedule some orthopedic patients.

We understand the disruption these changes are having on our patients and their families, and also appreciate the frustration ...

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Today, the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) issued an emergency department (ED) wait time alert for July and August. The Health Centre continues to see higher than average patient volumes, combined with ongoing health human resource and capacity pressures, resulting in longer wait times for ...

National Public Safety Communicators Week April 9-15, 2023
Patient and family thank the Ambulance Communication Officer who helped save his life

When Krista Tucker Petrick woke up to her husband Marc in cardiac distress, she knew she had to call 911 immediately.

“I ...

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