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Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:

If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the communications team from 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, to ensure your request is seen in a timely manner. TBDHU is committed to providing media with access to information about our services, programs and initiatives in a timely manner. Media requests from accredited media (representatives of a recognized media organization) are given priority.

Urgent after-hours inquiries can be made by calling the Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.

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TBDHU Seeing Rise in Pertussis Cases
Parents and caregivers reminded to keep children and themselves up to date with routine…
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Rapid Antigen Tests No Longer Available at Provincial Health Units
Rapid antigen tests are no longer available at Provincial Public Health locations   Rapid…
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Thunder Bay District Health Unit Receives Employer Allyship Award at National Workplace Wellness Festival
Thunder Bay District Health Unit Receives Employer Allyship Award at National Workplace Wellness Festival
The Community Addictions Peer Support Association (CAPSA) recently honoured Thunder Bay District…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Marie Louise Lake, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Available Now for High Risk and Priority Groups
TBDHU encourages everyone to protect themselves from seasonal illnesses by getting vaccinated…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Barton Bay, Kenogamisis Lake
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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TBDHU launches online consent for school vaccine clinics
TBDHU has launched a new secure online form to make providing consent for school-based vaccines…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Poplar Lodge Park, Lake Nipigon
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Two Island Lake, McKenzie Beach Avenue
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Kenogamisis Lake
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Beach on Scott Drive in Shuniah
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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Toxic Drug Advisory: Rat Poison Present in Turquoise Fentanyl
TBDHU have been advised by Norwest CHC (via the Lifeguard App) that multiple people have been…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at One Island Lake
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green…
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Boards of Health not Proceeding with a Merger in Northwestern Ontario
Today, the Boards of Health of the Thunder Bay District (TBDHU) and the Northwestern Health Unit (…
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Healthy Kids HOME Initiative Honoured with the Lori Chow Memorial Award
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is pleased to announce that the Healthy Kids Health on the…
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TBDHU Releases Food Insecurity Report
Getting enough to eat continues to be difficult for many households, as shown in the 2023 Cost of…
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Measles on the Rise Globally Despite Being Preventable
As noted in a memo from Ontario's CMOH to health system partners (February 20, 2024),…
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TBDHU’s Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program Presents: Mindful Movement Matters
December 13, 2023 - Grade 8 students in Thunder Bay and District communities will be introduced to…
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TBDHU ramping up school immunization programming
December 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is moving forward with its usual…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Southbridge Roseview – Cheshire Unit
November 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Roseview,…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 7 North – Trillium Resident Home Area
November 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 North – Medically Complex Services
November 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence
November 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Glacier Ridge…
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Outbreak over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 2 North - Lavender Resident Home Area
November 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence
November 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Roseview – Cheshire Unit
November 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Roseview,…
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Flu and COVID-19 vaccine campaign expands to general public
October 30, 2023 - COVID-19 and influenza (flu) shots are now available to the general public.…
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Outbreak over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North – Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care
October 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 7 North - Trillium Resident Home Area
October 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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