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1 in 4 school-aged children in Canada has a vision problem.
Children need healthy eyes to learn, read, write, see the board, be active and stay safe. It can be difficult to spot vision problems in children and left untreated, vision problems can affect a child's eye health for life…
On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth.
The Thunder Bay District will only experience a partial solar eclipse, when the Moon will block part of the Sun around 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Eastern time). During…
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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…
About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…
Children's visual health is vital for their overall development, learning and well-being. Undetected vision issues in children can impact their ability to explore their environment, succeed in school and engage in everyday activities. It is important for caregivers to understand how to spot vision…
The Thunder Bay District is a lively Northwestern community that is constantly changing and growing. This profile of the Thunder Bay District will help us to better understand how the population experiences the social determinants of health and allow us to follow population changes over time.
This…
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April 10, 2025
Spring Update: Covid-19 and RSV Vaccine
April 7, 2025
Early Frequent Issues - HPV Primary Screening
NEW Resources: Syphilis, Sexual Health, & U=U
IPV Shortage
Measles Vaccine and Travel…
PLEASE NOTE: This page provides up to date information about active outbreaks within the Thunder Bay and District.
An outbreak is declared in a facility when there is a higher than normal rate of respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms among the residents. The public are notified through this…
COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are issuing a warning regarding the distribution of illegal street drugs, specifically, Percocet Pills (Oxycodone).
A significant quantity of drugs held out to be Percocet Pills were recently…
COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN
November 9, 2018 - The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are issuing a public safety warning regarding the distribution of Illegal Street drugs, specifically, Percocet Pills (Oxycodone).
A quantity of drugs held out to be Percocet…
December 31, 2018
Hogarth Riverview Manor Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 Lillie Street North, have declared an enteric outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness on 5 South.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until…
January 8, 2018 - Officials at the Health Unit and Chartwell Glacier Ridge, located at 1261 Jasper Drive, have declared a facility-wide enteric outbreak at 1400hrs on January 8, 2019.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors…
January 10th, 2018
Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N. Lillie Street, have declared an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness on 1 North - (Daffodil).
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors…