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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…

Robyn Land & Melissa Syrja, Public Health Inspectors


A streamlined Outbreak Response Protocol has improved the efficiency of public health’s response to confirmed or suspected food and waterborne illness outbreaks.  

Micro-organisms such as Norovirus or E. coli bacteria can get into…

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"…

 

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…

Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain, Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…

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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…

Introduction

After a flood, it’s important to restore your home to good order as soon as possible to protect your health and prevent further damage to your house and belongings. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor, this handy checklist will help you organize the clean up.…

Find resources and information for professionals working in Emergency Services.

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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).…