THUNDER BAY— The Ontario government has invested up to $9.3 million to support the expansion of Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre’s cancer care services, connecting more people in Northwestern Ontario to life-saving radiation therapy, closer to home.
Through this investment, approximately 3,100 sq ft of hospital space has been renovated to house a new Positron Emission Tomography-Computerized Tomograph (PET-CT) scanner used in diagnostics, and the expansion of the linear accelerator (LINAC) service from two to three units, allowing for additional patient capacity.
“Our government is continuing to make record investments in health care to connect more Ontarians to convenient care options, close to home,” said Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “This expanded radiation therapy in Thunder Bay will allow even more people across Northwestern Ontario to access state-of-the-art cancer care closer to home, when they need it most.”
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is one of 14 regional cancer centres in Ontario that provide a range of advanced services to screen, diagnose, and treat cancers.
“I’m proud to see our government’s continued commitment to improving health care in Northern Ontario through this significant investment at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre,” said Kevin Holland, MPP for Thunder Bay—Atikokan. “The addition of the new PET-CT scanner and expanded linear accelerator service means that patients in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario can now access critical cancer care services closer to home. This investment is a game changer for families in our region, allowing more people to receive life-saving treatment more quickly and conveniently.”
Through Your Health: A Plan For Connected and Convenient Care, Ontario is helping connect more Ontarians to convenient care, closer to home, for years to come.