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.

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COVID-19 Outbreak Over at Southbridge Pinewood
November 7, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes announce…
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Lettre aux parents et aux soignants concernant la grippe et le COVID-19
Chers parents et soignants d'enfants d'âge scolaire : Ces dernières semaines, nous avons constaté…
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Letter to Parents & Caregivers Concerning Influenza and COVID-19
November 4, 2022 Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children: In recent weeks, we have…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence (Arundel Street)
November 4, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Iris Resident Home Area (4 North)
November 2, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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Ken Boshcoff and Janet DeMille get Boosted
Flu Cases on the Rise in Thunder Bay District Health Unit
November 1, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is advising the public there has…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4th Floor
October 27, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Chartwell Hilldale Retirement Residence
October 25, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Hilldale Retirement…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 North and South
October 18, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Update on Pfizer Bivalent Vaccine
October 17, 2022 - The Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the CLE Coliseum…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Southbridge Pinewood – Facility Wide
October 17, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 North
October 17, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Update on Pfizer Bivalent Vaccine
October 16, 2022  - Due to an issue with the supply of the Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence
October 13, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Glacier Ridge…
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Norwest CHC Overdose Advisory: Increased Overdoses Related to Royal Blue Dope
Purpose of this Advisory October 12, 2022 - We have been advised by Norwest CHC (via the Lifeguard…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4th Floor
October 12, 2022 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South
October 11, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at the northeast portion of Open Bay on Lac des Milles Lacs
October 11, 2022 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Southbridge Pinewood – Blue Heron
October 11, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North
October 11, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Gastro Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor (Lavender Resident Area 2N)
October 11, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Hogarth Riverview Manor confirm…
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Gastrointestinal Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor (Lavender Resident Area 2N)
October 4, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health unit (TBDHU) and Hogarth Riverview Manor confirm…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 North and South
October 3, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Southbridge Pinewood - Kingfisher Home Area
September 30, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Southbridge Lakehead Manor
September 30, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Trillium Resident Home Area (7 North)
September 29, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North
September 26, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Southbridge Pinewood – Hummingbird
September 23, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Spruce Grove Resident Home Area (1st Floor)
September 23, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Southbridge Roseview - Primrose
September 21, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes…
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