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National Public Safety Communicators Week April 11-17, 2021

Ambulance Communications Officers in our region receive more than 36,000 medical and fire calls a year for assistance. On-duty 24/7, 365 days a year, this work is critical to the chain of survival—but the staff ...

When Jamie Haydon received the call from Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) she was getting a new heart, she did not believe it. “My family and I are jokesters, so I thought it was my sister playing a prank,” Haydon says with a laugh. “When I called my mom about the news, she actually hung ...

Health care, even preventative health care, is an essential reason to be leaving home

There is a concerning trend physicians and hospitals worldwide are noticing during the pandemic–fewer patients accessing health care.

Dr. Neva Fantham-Tremblay, NBRHC Medical Director of Surgery ...

Keeping our community safe during the holidays – No matter where you live, the safest way to celebrate is by celebrating in-person with those you live with and virtually with those who don’t live with you.

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Health Centre has been using this time to prepare facility for possible surge

Extensive planning and mobilization has been underway at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) to respond to COVID-19.

Community members may be most familiar with the decision made a month ago to restrict ...

Hospital scaling down non-urgent clinical activity

Effective tonight at 8:00 p.m. (March 16), visitors will no longer be permitted access to the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) unless under exceptional circumstances as approved by the manager (or designate) of the respective department ...

High Risk Influenza Status Declared

Influenza is once again circulating through the community and the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) has been seeing escalating levels of flu activity through the facility.  This includes higher volumes of patients presenting with ...

December is usually a busy time of year with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, people preparing for time with friends and family, gift giving and ringing in the New Year.

While it’s unlikely anybody’s holiday planning includes getting sick or some other urgent medical need, hospitals ...

Diabetes Education Centre provides comprehensive care to patients with diabetes locally in North Bay, Mattawa, Sturgeon Falls and other communities within Nipissing District.

At four years old Rachelle Gorecki was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. With no history of diabetes or previous experience ...

The Mammothon is back for the 12^th year of breast screening challenge!

If you’re a woman between the ages of 50 and 74 who has put off having a mammogram, Wednesday, June 19 is the day to make time for you and your good health!

No appointment necessary and ...