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Stephanie Maki & Jackie Rink, Family Home Visitors


Family home visitors (FHVs) from the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program added food skills education into the services they offered to families in 2015 thanks to a one-time grant from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. As…

 

Tips


Keep it simple! Focus on changing one lifestyle habit at a time. As that becomes routine, build in another goal that helps you reach the overall lifestyle you are aiming for.
Stay positive! Believe in yourself that you can achieve your healthy lifestyle goals. If you have a…

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Include cross-curricular connections in the classroom
Use hands-on learning strategies to engage students in the learning process
Spread healthy eating lessons throughout the year
Explain the facts about healthy eating using current and credible…

In School Implementation

To administer the NFVP in participating schools, annual Implementation funds are provided to participating schools. These funds can be used to cover:


The cost of supplies and small food equipment
Food literacy and physical activity resources that support your school…

The perishable fruits and vegetables must be refrigerated in the designated snack refrigerator upon arrival to your school and must remain refrigerated until delivery to classrooms.

It would be advisable to serve the most perishable item (i.e. pre-sliced items) at the beginning of the week and…

Parent involvement makes a huge difference in the success of children at school, and what you say and do as a parent matters. Below are some links that provide good information about health and your child.

Links and Handouts

 




Tip Sheets about the school system for parents in 15…

Download the BodyWise Operator Education Package (PDF):



 

Background

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…

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…

This webpage has been adapted from five rack cards for accessibility. The page can be printed or you can request a copy of the rack card(s) by making a request through our contact page and we would be happy to provide it.
Baby Teeth are Important


Caregiver wiping baby's gums with a soft cloth…

The map below is updated periodically but is currently out of date. 

For more current information, please see and download the 'Where to Get Food in Thunder Bay' resource.

 

To locate a specific location or service, click on the Community Food Programs title on the top left of the map…

expand_moreFresh and Fun Recipes


Pumpkin recipes:

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
Pumpkin Banana Oat Muffins
Pumpkin Lentil Soup

Kale recipes:

Kale Pesto
Kale Chips
Kale Caesar Salad

Carrot recipes:

Maple Glazed Carrots
Carrot Cookies
Moroccan Spiced Carrot Soup

Spaghetti squash recipes:…

Access to nourishing foods (also known as “food security”) is important for our health. However, there are many things that can make being able to get food difficult, including:


Location (some foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t always available, especially in rural locations).…

The Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program (NFVP) is serving fresh fruit and vegetables to elementary students in the District of Thunder Bay! Since 2006, the NFVP has been wildly successful with children in the northeastern region of Ontario, and as of May 2018, the program expanded to our region.…

Most people like to go out for dinner from time to time. Below are some tips for when going to a restaurant or other places to eat that are adapted from the Guide to Eating Out from UnlockFood.ca.


Look for whole-grain products, such as whole wheat, rye or multi-grain breads, rolls,…