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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…
With more community partners collaborating to organize World Hepatitis Day events than ever before, the HepNet coalition was able to expand the occasion to a whole week of activities in July 2015. The goal was to raise awareness about the disease in the District of Thunder Bay where hepatitis C…
Ashley Belanger, Public Health Nurse
Through the effective use of social media, a campaign by the sexual health program intended to boost awareness of HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) has influenced some peoples’ decisions to get tested.
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A number of community events went smoke-free
TBDHU supported the roll-out of changes to the Smoke Free Ontario Act (SFOA) among other activities undertaken in 2015 to help decrease smoking in the district.
As of July 1, 2015, the SFOA (a provincial law) was revised to now ban smoking on all…
How does your sperm measure up?
There are many factors that affect sperm health. Sperm that has the ability to swim (motility) and are a good size and shape all affect the sperm’s ability to produce offspring. Now, maybe you aren’t planning to have a child so you think this information doesn’t…
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…
Smoking + Radon = Dangerous combination
Statistically, 1 in 20 people who have a high concentration of radon gas in their homes will develop lung cancer. However, if you smoke on top of this, your chances of developing lung cancer are 1 in 3. Don’t let the two leading causes of lung cancer stand…
Ready to quit? The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides support for smokers and other tobacco users who are ready to quit.
Take Control Clinic
The Take Control Clinic is offered to residents of Thunder Bay and the district. The Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Program is a…
Jolyne's Story
Darlene's Story
John's Story
Unscripted version
Gini's Story
Unscripted version
Denise's Story
Unscripted version
Gail's Story
In memoriam: Gail passed away December 13th, 2022. We are grateful that she shared her story in order to help…
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…
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA) (2017) prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis (medical and recreational) in enclosed workspaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in Ontario,…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Child Care Centres and Home Child Care. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Community Recreational Facilities. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Enclosed Public Spaces. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé publique…