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December 13, 2023 - Grade 8 students in Thunder Bay and District communities will be introduced to mindfulness skills used by athletes on Wednesday December 13, 2023 at Mindful Movement Matters. Youth will learn the benefits of practicing mindfulness, practice visualization techniques, and listen…

Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is pleased to announce that the Healthy Kids Health on the Move for Equity (HOME) Program has been named this year’s recipient of the esteemed Lori Chow Memorial Award by Health Promotion Ontario. This prestigious award celebrates exceptional health…

Information on who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccines for the Spring 2024 campaign.

Uploaded April 11, 2024.

This spring, individuals who are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19 are recommended to get an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine. This additional vaccine dose can provide added protection that may have decreased over time for those at increased risk.

 

 

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The Balanced Approach is a healthy way of living. Its aim is to create your personal balance among physical, emotional, mental and spiritual factors

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)

Memo to Health Care Providers (HCPs) from Chief Medical Officer of Helath, Dr. Kieran Moore.


re: Fall 2024 COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidance.

This form can be used by all providers in the City of Thunder Bay as well as those located in the district communities. 

Updated: September, 2024

TBDHU encourages everyone to protect themselves from seasonal illnesses by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu as soon as they become available to them.

Vaccines are now available to those who are at higher risk of severe illness from an infection, while everyone else becomes eligible on…

Rapid antigen tests are no longer available at Provincial Public Health locations

 

Rapid tests are now only available to a specific group of people.

If you develop symptoms and you are eligible for a publicly-funded test, we recommend you contact your primary care provider or pharmacist to…