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The Thunder Bay District is a lively Northwestern community that is constantly changing and growing. This profile of the Thunder Bay District will help us to better understand how the population experiences the social determinants of health and allow us to follow population changes over time.
This…
A Community is Stronger When We All Have an Opportunity for Good Health
In addition to understanding how the social determinants of health play a major role in health, it is also important to understand how to provide everyone with a fair chance to live a healthy life. Health equity is a term used…
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) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…
Winter Sun Savvy Facts
Reducing ultraviolet radiation (UV) exposure decreases the risk of skin cancer and eye damage.
Up to 80% of sun’s UV rays reflect off snow and ice.
UV reflected off snow in winter is stronger than UV reflected off sand in summer.
The higher the altitude, the stronger…
Unlike some Canadian provinces and other developed nations, Ontario currently lacks a coordinated surveillance system for child and youth health. The Children Count report examines this issue through a comprehensive survey with Ontario public health units and key informant interviews with…
This guideline provides infection control guidelines for child care facilities licensed for more than 5 children.
Updated: April 2023
This resource was developed by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit for use by licensed child care centres to provide guidelines for safe food handling practices in child care centre kitchens. Updated June 2022.
Many homeowners in the Thunder Bay District rely upon septic systems, or onsite sewage treatment systems, to treat and disperse their sanitary wastewater.
Approval for in-ground sewage treatment and dispersal is required in all parts of Ontario, including the unorganized lands.
TBDHU…
This document describes the immunization guidelines that must be in place for licensed child care operators.
Welcome to Bump to Baby!
A FREE online prenatal program developed by public health professionals through Southeast Public Health Unit. Expectant parents can learn about pregnancy, labour and birth, and caring for a newborn!
Engaging videos & interactive tools
Up-to-date, evidence-based…
In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged.
NOTE:
Cash, cheque, VISA, MASTERCARD and Interac accepted
Please make cheque payable to "Thunder Bay District Health Unit"…