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Thunder Bay's current temperature and UV Index:
Don’t let a sunburn ruin your vacation!
Sunburns can happen in minutes during a trip to sunny destinations where the UV index is Extreme (11+). More information can be found by reading below.
Unlike Canada, many tropical…
Each year, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit Oral Health Team visits elementary schools across the district to screen children in selected grades. This team consists of a Registered Dental Hygienist and a Dental Health Educator. The hygienist does a visual check of the child’s mouth to identify…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers free dental services for eligible children and youth 17 and under.
Dental Screening
Screening consist of a visual inspection by a registered dental hygienist to identify obvious dental conditions that are causing or will cause pain and will…
The best thing you can do for your child’s oral health is to be a good example. If you are brushing and flossing daily, your child will learn that taking care of their mouth is part of daily hygiene. But, until they are old enough, you will have to look after their oral health for…
Are you an underdrinker?
That’s the tongue-in-cheek question the TBDHU asked young adults in fall 2015 through a campaign to prevent binge drinking.
Elevated levels of drinking in Northwestern Ontario means that people in our district are at a greater risk of negative consequences. One in…
Disclaimer
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs. We do not, however, provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Call 911
Visit your nearest…
Thunder Bay's current temperature and UV Index:
Winter Sun Savvy Facts
Reducing ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure decreases the risk of skin cancer and eye
damage.
Up to 80% of sun’s UV rays reflect off snow and ice.
UV reflected off snow in winter is stronger than UV reflected…
Oral health (dental health) involves the health of your mouth. This includes your teeth, gums, jaw bone, palate (roof of the mouth), tongue, lips and the inside of your cheeks. It deals with “More Than Just Cavities” (PDF).
Many people don’t realize that good oral health is important for…
UV Index
To find the current UV index for the Thunder Bay District, please visit Environment Canada's page: Thunder Bay's Current Weather Conditions
UV Index
UV Index
Description
Low (1-2)
Sunglasses (bright days)
Cover-up (> 1 hour)
Sunscreen SPF 30+ (> 1 hour)
Medium (3-5…
Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain, Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…
Under Canada’s Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, if you seek medical help for yourself or for someone else who has overdosed, neither of you will be charged for possessing or using drugs, nor will anyone else at the scene.
Protection from the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act…
Welcome to Get Mouthy! Get Mouthy is for 12-17 year olds and is all about protecting your mouth by making healthy choices. Click on each image to learn more!
*Have pics from the Get Mouthy photo booth at your high school? Share them with us by tagging @TBDHealthUnit on Instagram - we'd love to see…
Did you know? Research shows that good oral health is also linked to good overall health. Gum disease and cavities can actually lead to severe illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and infections. Taking care of your mouth by brushing and flossing regularly and correctly will go a long way in…
Energy drinks can hurt your mouth. They can cause:
Breakdown of your tooth’s surface from the high acidity and sugar, leading to less protection for the tooth and tooth decay
Sensitive teeth
Cavities from tooth decay
They can also cause:
Irritation, anxiety, aggression,…
The Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread by skin-to-skin contact during sex, or any intimate contact with an infected partner.
Did you know? 75% of sexually active Canadians will have at least one HPV infection in their lifetime. There are many types of HPV, and some of…