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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The virus is passed from person to person through direct contact with blood or bodily fluids. You can get HIV in a number of ways including:
Unprotected sex
Sharing drug equipment (needles, spoons,…
Getting Off to a Good Start
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is natural but it can take a little time for breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals and babies to learn. Pregnancy is a great time to get information and talk to health care providers and others who know…
The Street Outreach team provides free, confidential, non-emergency public health support to anyone who is street-involved, including people who are homeless, under-housed, and/or using substances in the City of Thunder Bay.
The Street Outreach Program is like a mobile Health Unit. Staffed by…
We believe that everyone has the right to choose the birth control method that is right for them. Our role at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Sexual Health Clinic is to:
Help provide birth control options and education.
Provide easier, low-cost access to certain types of birth control…
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.
Sexual Health & Clinical Program Fees
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Hormonal contraceptive - Alesse
$15.001…
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and venereal disease (VD), are infections that are transmitted during sex. They are very common and are usually passed on during unprotected sex.
What We Do
The Sexual Health Clinic at the Thunder Bay…
Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Sexual Health Program promotes and celebrates healthy sexuality. This includes understanding possible consequences of sex including pregnancy or contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and protecting yourself against those risks by practicing…
To book an appointment, contact us at (807) 625-5976.
Sexual Health Clinic Hours
Monday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am to 11:30 am
Thursday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
To book an appointment or inquire about services available,…
DISCLAIMER: IF YOU ARE DUE FOR cervical screening, PLEASE REQUEST ONE FROM YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PROVIDER, CALL TBDHU AT 807-625-5976 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY RESOURCES. cervical screening appointments can also be booked with the…
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.
The Thunder…
DineWise 3.0 - Updated Operator Education Package
As of March, 2025 the Operator Education Package has been updated.
The document includes two (2) changes to DineWise that are outlined on page four (4).
To download the updated package, click on the image below:
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Congratulations!
Expecting and having a baby can be one of the happiest times of your life, even if you weren’t planning to become pregnant. Expectant mothers (and fathers) can feel ranges of emotion – from sheer joy to anxiety, from overwhelming hope to uncertainty about the future. These…
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Date
Contents
April 10, 2025
Spring Update: Covid-19 and RSV Vaccine
April 7, 2025
Early Frequent Issues - HPV Primary Screening
NEW Resources: Syphilis, Sexual Health, & U=U
IPV Shortage
Measles Vaccine and Travel…
SYPHILIS IS HERE
You can have syphilis and not know it! Many people do not notice any symptoms. However, even with no symptoms, if left untreated syphilis can cause serious health problems.
Syphilis cases are increasing in Thunder Bay and across the district!
Get Tested! Testing is available…
This guideline provides infection control guidelines for child care facilities licensed for more than 5 children.
Updated: April 2023