Ron Nelson, Chair of TBRHSC Board of Directors commented that, “This announcement is one of the most significant investments we have received in patient care for the people of Northwestern Ontario. With the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, we have partnered with one of Canada’s best. We know that in addition to their renowned reputation for quality care, our capacity for teaching and research will be enhanced with this partnership as we introduce this new service”.

Keith Jobbitt, Co-Chair, “Save a Heart” Campaign, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation, expressed his delight with this announcement. “As a patient who has travelled elsewhere for cardiac care in the past, I know what a difference this Program will make for the residents of Northwestern Ontario.”

Dr. Gordon Porter, Chief of Staff, TBRHSC identified that this Program will pave the way for enhanced physician resources. We have been actively recruiting Cardiologists to come to Thunder Bay. I am confident that with this announcement, we will have commitments from interventional Cardiologists who are anxious to be a part of building a new service”.

Lori Marshall, Vice President, TBRHSC acknowledges the support of the community. “Our success in being awarded this Program is in large part due to our friends at Mended Hearts and the Cardiac Surgical Coalition. We have had tremendous support from these passionate and committed individuals.”