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Welcome to Thunder Bay District Health Unit

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Balanced School DayBalanced School Day

Is your school starting a "Balanced School Day" timetable? Click here for mini-meal ideas.

 
Swimming AdvisoriesSwimming Advisories

Find out if your favourite beach is open or closed. Beaches can be closed because of high E. coli levels.

 
Healthy, Happy Kids (E-Bulletin)Healthy, Happy Kids (E-Bulletin)

You have the most influence over what your children eat. Here are some real-life ideas for getting your kids growing up healthy and feeling good about themselves.

 
Get Fresh, Eat Local (Recipe Contest)Get Fresh, Eat Local (Recipe Contest)

Enter to win local food. Submit your favourite local food recipe by October 16, 2010.Click here for the new recipe contest.

 
Prevent Animal BitesPrevent Animal Bites

Love your own... leave others alone! Stay away from wild animals and unfamiliar pets.

 

News, Advisories, Reports

Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts

Nutri-Step Report 2010 Summary Report | Full Report

Beach Advisory[8/25/2010]
 
Beach Advisory[8/18/2010]
 

Interactive Zone

Do you have questions on healthy eating and nutrition? Call the EATRIGHT Ontario Contact Centre and speak to a Registered Dietitian 9:00-5:00 Mon.-Fri. at 1-877-510-5102, or visit their website.

The Dietitians of Canada website has lots of great interactive features. Get personal feedback on your food choices, build a menu and much more...


Upcoming Events / Classes                                                        More >>

Prenatal Class Schedule
Classes start September 14, 2010.
Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Cost: $10.00.
Register at front desk by September 10, 2010. Call 625-8313 for more info.

Sexual Health Walk-in Clinic

Genetics Clinic Schedule
June 23 - 24, Sept 15 - 16, Nov 24 - 25

Fair Start Screening Schedules for: Thunder Bay and District


Popular Health Info

Handwashing Technique

New Canada's Food Guide

Travel Clinics

Fairs, Festivals & Special Events

Nurse Practitioner Program

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Last Updated: 7/21/2010

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