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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…
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Public health inspectors from the Thunder Bay District Health Unit visit personal service settings to make sure operators are meeting the minimum requirements under Ontario law; Ontario Regulation 136/18: Personal…
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…
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…
We all love sunny days, but the sun can be damaging to our health without the proper precautions. Holes in the Earth’s natural defence against ultraviolet (UV) rays – the ozone layer – have left us at an even higher risk for skin cancer.
The role of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is to raise…
The tools used in body art services (including tattoos, body piercing and micro-pigmentation – also known as “permanent makeup”) and salon services (including manicures and pedicures) often come into contact with blood and other bodily fluids. This increases the risk for transmitting serious…
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…
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…
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…
January 10, 2019
The outbreak of respiratory illness affecting 7 North and South at Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N. Lillie Street, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-…
January 10, 2019
Officials at the Health Unit and Jasper Place Retirement Home, located at 1200 Jasper Drive, have declared an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been placed on hold until further notice. Visitors are asked to call…
January 25, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Roseview Manor, located at 99 Shuniah Street, have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness located in the Celeste Resident Home Care Area only.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled…
The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lavender Resident Home Area (2 North), located at 300 N. Lillie Street, has been declared over this morning at 9am. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting…