News

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.

Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor - 5 North - Marigold Resident Home Area
September 26, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 South – Medically Complex Services
September 25, 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 Residences on Arundel
September 25, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 4 South – Lilac Resident Home Area
September 25, 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 – 5 North - Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care
September 21, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Kenogamisis Lake
September 21, 2023 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…
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Outbreak Over
Gastrointestinal Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 East – Mental Health Rehabilitation
September 20, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 6 North – Rose Resident Home Area
September 19, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Chartwell Hilldale
September 19, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Hilldale,…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 4 North – Iris Residential Home Area
September 18, 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 Heritage – Bethammi Nursing Home, Facility-wide
September 18, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Declared
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 East – Mental Health Rehabilitation
September 13, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South - Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care
September 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 4 North – Iris Residential Home Area
UPDATED September 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 South - Medically Complex Services
September 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 Hilldale
September 7, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Hilldale, located at…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Southbridge Lakehead
September 5, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead,…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South - Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care
September 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 East – Mental Health Rehabilitation
September 1, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31, 2022 – For International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), local organizations and…
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Blue-green algae
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Hazelwood Lake – Public Beach Area
August 30, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Lakehead
August 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead,…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at West Loon Lake
August 28, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed…
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Outbreak over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Pioneer Ridge Home Area 2 and Home Area 1
August 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay,…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 East - Mental Health Rehabilitation
August 25, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Celebrate the HOME Program with Healthy Kids Thunder Bay
August 22, 2022 – Healthy Kids Thunder Bay is hosting a community barbeque today at Minnesota…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Surprise Lake
August 17, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed…
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Outbreak Update
Respiratory Outbreak Update: Pioneer Ridge Home Area 2 and Home Area 1
August 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Pioneer Ridge – Home Area 2
August 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay,…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 5 North – Marigold Resident Home Area
July 31, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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