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Beach Notifications
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will notify the public of any issues concerning beaches tested by the Health Unit.
Beach advisories will be issued in beaches outside of Thunder Bay (with the exception of private beaches and provincial parks) when recreational water…
In this section, you can access useful information relevant to organizations, businesses and employers such as COVID-19 information and resources, safe food handling certification, beauty and body art safety, pool and spa operator information, workplace health and more.
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The tools used in body art services (including tattoos, body piercing and micro-pigmentation – also known as “permanent makeup”) and salon services (including manicures and pedicures) often come into contact with blood and other bodily fluids. This increases the risk for transmitting serious…
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…
In the summer of 2017, the Superior Mental Wellness @ Work project asked the community to portray their mental health at work through creative photography.
REAL images and stories were submitted by REAL people who bravely and honestly answered two questions:
How do you really feel at work?
How do…
As a workplace leader, it’s important to recognize how mental health and workplace environments impact each other. It makes good business sense to do what you can to protect and promote the psychological health of your workers.
Follow the links below for information on various topics related…
Nourish to Flourish!
March is Nutrition Month and the theme for 2025 is Nourish to Flourish. What this means will be slightly different for everyone, but is all about the broad role food plays in our lives, going beyond simply meeting our physical needs. It’s about exploring the social, cultural…
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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Mental health stigma arises from the negative attitudes and actions towards someone who is struggling with their mental wellness. It can lead to feelings of shame and hopelessness. Stigma is one of the main reasons that a person may not choose to seek help…
Good mental health is important to functioning well at work and outside of work too.
Follow the links below for resources on how the workplace can impact mental health, how to protect your mental health at work, and the mental health services that are available to help.
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Are you protecting your most important business asset?
No matter how big or small, any company’s biggest asset is its employees.
Top 5 reasons to invest in employee wellness (PDF):
More productive and engaged employees
Improved workplace culture and staff morale
Reduced…
Workplace wellness is about increasing awareness about valuing the overall health and well-being of a workplace’s greatest resource - its people! It is an opportunity to support employee's overall well-being so they are empowered to feel and do their best.
If you're looking for support to…
What It’s About
The Superior Mental Wellness @ Work project promotes workplace environments that reduce psychological hazards and maintain positive mental health for employees in Thunder Bay and the District.
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Information for Employees Information for Workplace Leaders…
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April 10, 2025
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Early Frequent Issues - HPV Primary Screening
NEW Resources: Syphilis, Sexual Health, & U=U
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