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The TBDHU teamed up with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario to promote mental wellness within district schools. The Youth Mental Health and Addictions Champions project encourages youth champions to use creative approaches to raise awareness about mental health and support overall…
The TBDHU is following a revised province-wide risk assessment for food premises called the Operational Approaches for Food Safety Guideline, 2019.
This guideline is expected to make better use of the time spent inspecting food premises.
Food premises include places…
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…
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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:
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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:…
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…
Is Your Organization Interested in Serving Wild Game to the Public?
TBDHU has recently revamped its process for approving applications to serve wild game to the public.
You can apply to serve wild game on a one-time basis such as a fundraising event, or if you are a non-profit, you can apply to…
As they say, safety first! And it’s something we believe and enthusiastically support at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
TBDHU is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of the community through a number of education and awareness initiatives such as:
Providing…
Section 32 of Ontario Regulation 493 requires that every food premises operator must ensure that at all times during operation there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed provincially-approved food handler training. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU…
What is Food Poisoning?
Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, happens when people eat food containing harmful germs or organisms including bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Many foods naturally contain small amounts of these germs, but our bodies can usually handle them without…
If you are planning to sell or give away food to the public, learn how to put food safety first! Download a copy of TBDHU’s Special Event Guidelines – Operating Guidelines for Event Organizers and Food Vendors (PDF)
All persons and/or organizations planning to hold an event where food will be…
Providing food to the public carries an immense responsibility. Proper food handling steps must be followed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness (food poisoning) whether you are a national food producer/manufacturer, a restaurant owner, or operating a home-based business. The role of the Thunder…
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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.…
Have you recently had a baby or has someone close to you had a baby in the last year? Did you know that 1 in 5 women experience mood changes after baby? Postpartum mood difficulties (PPMD) or often called postpartum depression (PPD) not only affects women but has the potential to affect her…
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