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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…

What We Do

Outreach, Needle Exchange and Related Services


Needle/syringe exchange
Other harm reduction services including condoms and sterile water
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: Preventing Opioid Overdose with Naloxone
HIV/AIDS and…

How does your sperm measure up?

There are many factors that affect sperm health. Sperm that has the ability to swim (motility) and are a good size and shape all affect the sperm’s ability to produce offspring. Now, maybe you aren’t planning to have a child so you think this information doesn’t…

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…

The Caring for Mother Earth Project is a collaboration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The project aims to engage service providers, parents and the general public on the topics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, children’s environmental,…

Planning a family? Or perhaps you've made a decision not to have a baby right now?

Either way, it’s important for women and men of reproductive age to be healthy for their unborn children. Whether you are planning it or not, pregnancies do happen. In fact, a Lakehead University study found…

Raising children is ultimately rewarding, but at times it can be frustrating and difficult. As the saying goes, children do not come with a handbook. In fact, most (if not all) parents could use a bit of help from time to time. It’s important to realize that there isn’t any one right way to raise…


Disclaimer
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:

Call 911
Visit your nearest…


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…

About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:

Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…

Safer Cannabis Use Starts with You! 

In Fall 2023, TBDHU launched an educational campaign, aimed at young adults 18-30. If you are interested in getting a copy of these posters, get in contact with us using our contact form.

         

What is Cannabis?…

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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…

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit Family Health Team is pleased to release “Cannabis and Pregnancy: Getting Ahead of Policy,” the first of three reports in a three-year cannabis and pregnancy project.

The report explores the needs and barriers identified by service and health care professionals…