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January 13, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and Bethammi Nursing Home, located at 63 Carrie Street, have declared a facility-wide outbreak of a respiratory illness.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are…
January 20, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and St. Joseph's Hospital, located at 35 N. Algoma Street, have declared a respiratory outbreak on 4 South.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family…
January 23, 2020 - The outbreak of Influenza A at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North, located at 35 N. Algoma Street has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when…
January 29, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 South, located at 35 N. Algoma Street has been declared over this morning at 9:30am. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals…
February 10, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Bethammi Nursing Home located at 63 Carrie St. has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling…
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April 14, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, have declared a facility-wide respiratory outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus and Seasonal Coronavirus (NON-COVID-19) on Saturday April 11th, 2020 in the afternoon.
All admissions, transfers,…
May 2, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that an outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor (HRM), fourth floor, in Thunder Bay.
In recent testing, one staff member was found to be positive for COVID-19. At this time, no residents or…
This resource explains what a peanut allergy is, how to avoid peanuts, tips for grocery shopping and eating out, and how to handle a peanut allergy reaction.
June 22, 2020 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – affecting 3 North Lily Residence, located at 300 Lillie Street North has been declared over. All outbreak restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from…
This manual was designed for community agencies or volunteers to introduce and build food skills in adults by preparing food and eating together.
Gleaning is a traditional practice of gathering crops that would otherwise be left in the fields after harvesting to help people who otherwise would not have the means to pick their own fresh produce.
After several years’ hiatus during the COVID-19 Pandemic, in 2023 the program is being re-…
A Community Garden involves neighbours planning and growing a garden together for food. Learn the benefits and how you can get involved.