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Keeping hands clean (hand hygiene) and covering coughs and sneezes (respiratory etiquette) can prevent the spread of germs, including those which cause flu and COVID-19 as well as other illnesses (e.g. gastrointestinal). These actions are important layers of protection against illness causing germs…
What We Do
Outreach, Needle Exchange and Related Services
Needle/syringe exchange
Other harm reduction services including condoms and sterile water
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: Preventing Opioid Overdose with Naloxone
HIV/AIDS 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…
Updates
Guidance for 2024/2025 respiratory illness vaccines can be found on the following dedicated web pages:
Influenza
COVID-19
RSV
In this section, health care providers can access important information about public health as it pertains to their profession. Please note…
The Caring for Mother Earth Project is a collaboration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The project aims to engage service providers, parents and the general public on the topics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, children’s environmental,…
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…
Disclaimer
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs.
We do not provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Call 911
Call the suicide crisis helpline at…
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…
About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…
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) 625-4866
Phone: 625-5976 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5976
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON…
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…
It is important to use the layers of protection approach to reduce the risk of illness. These layers will help to protect everyone, especially those who are at higher risk of developing severe outcomes from these viruses.
Each layer of protection helps prevent the spread of germs and when combined…
Safer Cannabis Use Starts with You!
In Fall 2023, TBDHU launched an educational campaign, aimed at young adults 18-30. If you are interested in getting a copy of these posters, get in contact with us using our contact form.
What is Cannabis?…
Ticks are Present in Thunder Bay and District
The percentage of blacklegged ticks In the City of Thunder Bay area infected with Borrelia burgdorferi (the causative agent of lyme Disease) is greater than 40% as of 2023.
The City of Thunder Bay and immediately surrounding area are…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-…