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 Over
Gastrointestinal Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 3 South – Daisy Resident Home Area and 3 North – Lily Resident Home Area
April 21, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth…
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Outbreak Declared
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Declared: Chartwell Thunder Bay (Isabella St.)
April 17, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, located at…
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Outbreak Update
Respiratory Outbreak Update: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 4 North – Iris Resident Home Area and 4 South – Lilac Resident Home Area
April 14, 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 (Isabella St.)
April 13, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, located at…
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Outbreak Update
Outbreak Update: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 3 South – Daisy Resident Home Area and 3 North – Lily Resident Home Area
April 11, 2023 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 3 South –…
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Outbreak Declared
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 3 South – Daisy Resident Home Area
April 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Southbridge Lakehead – Facility Wide
April 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead, confirm…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 2 North – Lavender Resident Home Area
April 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth…
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Spring 2023
COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign launches to protect those at highest risk
April 6, 2023 - Today, the Province of Ontario announced the launch of a “spring” COVID-19…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Birch Grove Resident Home Area (1st Floor)
April 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 1
April 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay Pioneer…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak (COVID-19) Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Iris Resident Home Area – 4 North
April 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Southbridge Pinewood – Kingfisher and Sandpiper Units
March 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood confirm that…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Lakehead – Facility Wide
March 30, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead,…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Orchid Resident Home Area – 5 South
March 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group – Hogarth…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lavender Resident Home Area – 2 North
March 27, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group Hogarth…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Jasper Place
March 27, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay – Jasper…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Pinewood – Kingfisher and Sandpiper Units
March 22, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood,…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Birch Grove Resident Home Area (1st Floor)
March 22, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group – Hogarth…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Orchid Resident Home Area - 5 South
March 17, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group – Hogarth…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Pioneer Ridge Plaza 1
March 16, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Jasper Place
March 16, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay Jasper…
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Outbreak Over
Gastrointestinal Outbreak Over: Bethammi Nursing Home – 2nd floor
March 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group, confirm…
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – Rehabilitative Care Services (3 South)
March 7, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Declared
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Declared: Bethammi Nursing Home
February 27, 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 – Rehabilitative Care Services (3 South)
Febraury 21, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Southbridge Pinewood – Blue Heron Unit
February 21, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Pinewood confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Pinewood – Blue Heron Unit
February 10, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Birch Grove Resident Home Area (1st floor)
February 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Respiratory Outbreak Declared Over at Southbridge Lakehead
February 6, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead,…
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