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January 21, 2019
According to a study released today by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, 65% of homes in Oliver Paipoonge and 17% of homes in Marathon have high levels of radon. The study was conducted in Oliver Paipoonge and Marathon between the fall of 2017 and the spring of 2018, during the home heating…
Use this checklist with families to monitor oral health development in young children 18-36 months old.
Use this form when requesting Health Unit services for children in need of dental care and/or navigation to an oral health care provider. Fax completed forms to (807) 625-2369.
June 24, 2019 - People aged 65 and older living in Thunder Bay and District communities are invited to provide input on their dental health and access to dental health care, by participating in the “Thunder Bay District Health Unit Seniors’ Dental Health Survey”.
In April 2019, the provincial…
February 19, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is now offering free routine dental care services to eligible low-income seniors. These services are available through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) in collaboration with dental providers in Thunder Bay and District.
“Many…
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of high levels of radon in Thunder Bay homes. The aim was to develop local recommendations about testing for radon and mitigation, and to inform public policy that would reduce the prevalence of excessive radon.
The risk of bed bug problems is higher in certain types of buildings where many different people are staying including hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations (e.g. B&Bs).