NBRHC News

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 an increase in parking, changes to how some services are accessed, and staff layoffs.

In order to meet budget requirements, NBRHC is making the difficult, but necessary, adjustments to its budget and operations for an annual reduction of $5.6M when fully implemented.

JOB LOSS

• 40 positions (full-time and part-time roles): it is anticipated that the number of employees impacted could be much lower based on new positions (14 roles), offers of early exit, retirements, attrition and movement to other positions.  

PARKING RATE INCREASES

• applies to all public rates effective January 1, 2026: one time exit pass will be increasing by $1.25 to $7.25. Other parking options include Day Pass $10.00; 7 day pass $30.00; 14 day pass $45.00; and 30 day pass $65.00.  (Lost ticket pays Day Pass rate $10.00)

 PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP MODEL CHANGE

• reducing the number of physician leadership positions effective January 1, 2026: reduction of 20% with no change in physician numbers. 

“We have done everything in our power to meet our financial target and find savings equal to 2% of our budget,” says Paul Heinrich, President and CEO.

“Hospitals face a number of complex challenges including operational pressures, financial constraints and an increased demand for services,” Heinrich says. “Our priority is always to protect and maintain access to health care.”

Heinrich says it is important to openly acknowledge the stress this causes for our staff, physicians, volunteers, and patients. “NBRHC is focused on working collaboratively with the Government of Ontario to find both funding and operational solutions to create a more innovative and sustainable future for the communities we serve.”