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The Caring for Mother Earth Project is a collaboration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The project aims to engage service providers, parents and the general public on the topics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, children’s environmental,…
As of May 1st, 2018, “Reportable Diseases" are now referred to as "Diseases of Public Health Significance". Malaria and yellow fever are no longer reportable.
Download the full Diseases of Public Health Significance list.
Health care providers who suspect or have confirmation of the “Diseases of…
What We Do
Outreach, Needle Exchange and Related Services
Needle/syringe exchange
Other harm reduction services including condoms and sterile water
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: Preventing Opioid Overdose with Naloxone
HIV/AIDS and…
The Street Outreach team provides free, confidential, non-emergency public health support to anyone who is street-involved, including people who are homeless, under-housed, and/or using substances in the City of Thunder Bay.
The Street Outreach Program is like a mobile Health Unit. Staffed by…
Reporting Obligations
Laboratory confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by fax, phone or mail.
Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
Annual Universal…
COVID-19 Vaccines
Evidence shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding/chestfeeding. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended, at any stage in pregnancy (including first trimester), as COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can be…
Suspected cases must be reported immediately; do not wait for laboratory confirmation.
Call 25-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm).
After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.
2025 NEWS
March - Cases…
IPAC Champion Training Modules
There are 5 recorded presentations that have been designed for our CLS IPAC Champions. They are meant to be completed in the order presented for individuals new to IPAC but they can also be used as needed to refresh knowledge on a specific IPAC topic. Each module is…
Updated Ontario Ministry of Health Guidance: Recommendations for Outbreak Prevention and Control in Institutions and Congregate Living Settings (February 2025).
This information is intended for Congregate Living Settings (CLS) including but not limited to shelters, group homes and…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected outbreaks must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected outbreaks must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-…
Reporting Obligations
Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day:
Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294—6630, ext. 8318
Positive tuberculosis skin tests and positive IGRA serology (LTBI…
Reporting Obligations
Laboratory confirmed cases of HIV must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by fax, phone or mail.
Fax: (807) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5676 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
Epidemiology…
Reporting Obligations
Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day by fax, phone or mail.
Fax: (807) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5976 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5976
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…
Reporting Obligations
Individuals with suspect or confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by the next working day by fax, phone or mail.
Fax: (807) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5976 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5976
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…