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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s (TBDHU) Healthy Kids strategy focuses on building the skills, environments and policies needed to support the behaviours that reduce the risk of chronic disease.

 

(Updated June 2017 - Fixed links that no longer work)

The risk of bed bug problems is higher in certain types of buildings where many different people are staying including hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfast accommodations (e.g. B&Bs).

Carrying bed bugs back home with you after traveling could lead to problems in even the cleanest home. Take the proper steps to avoid bed bug hitchhikers while traveling.

The risk of bed bug problems is higher in certain types of buildings where many different people are living or staying including apartments, hostels and rooming houses.

Bed bugs are insects with oval-shaped bodies and no wings. Right now, there are no known cases of any infectious diseases being spread to people by bed bug bites.

A helpful pamphlet with tips and suggestions for avoiding contaminants in our food.

Phthalates (pronounced THALates) are chemicals used to soften vinyl products. They are also used in consumer products to make the scent last longer or mask the scent. This small brochure answers some of the questions you might have regarding Phthalates and your child's health.

Personal care products include items like shampoos, deodorants, perfumes, shaving creams, lotions, soaps and make-up. This pamphlet provide some facts and tips that ensure the personal care products you use are not adversely affecting your health.

 

Updated: May 2018

A listing of community programs, emergency helplines, emotional and breastfeeding support, and other general information for your pregnancy as well as after the baby arrives. 

 

Updated: March 2024

Poster indicates where on the body "tick checks" should be performed for both humans and dogs.

Updated: May 2024

All animal biting incidents, including those involving owners who have been bitten by their own animal, are to be reported to the Medical Officer of Health in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Rabies Prevention and Control Protocol, 2018 (or as current). 

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The Anishinabek Nation and Thunder Bay District Health Unit launch the newly published book, Migizi and Giniw’s Important Journey: Niish Migizi Bimisewin, today in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

“We are so very excited to share this storybook with communities. It’s been a long time in the works,” expresses…