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Vision
To be leaders in creating healthy communities and healthy environments.
Mission
TBDHU is committed to meeting the public health needs of our citizens by delivering accessible programming of the highest standards in protection, prevention and health promotion.
Core Values…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is always looking for ways to work collaboratively with partners to build capacity, share knowledge and expertise and strengthen action around a variety of public health topics.
Reducing and breaking up sitting time is beneficial to health. Simple, low-intensity activities such as standing, walking, taking the stairs, and stretching, done intermittently throughout the day is just as beneficial to your health as structured exercise! Below are some additional tips to…
Tips
Keep it simple! Focus on changing one lifestyle habit at a time. As that becomes routine, build in another goal that helps you reach the overall lifestyle you are aiming for.
Stay positive! Believe in yourself that you can achieve your healthy lifestyle goals. If you have a…
2016 Accountability Agreement Indicators
Accountability Agreement Indicators
2016 Target
2016 Performance
% of tobacco vendors in compliance with youth access legislation at the time of last inspection
≥90%
100% (138/138…
Our Vision
Healthy lives together
Our Mission
We improve, promote, and protect the health and well-being of the population in the District of Thunder Bay by delivering high quality public health programs and services with our partners.
Our Guiding Principles
EXCELLENCE: …
Definition of Sedentary Behaviour
Prolonged sitting or lounging such as commuting in a personal vehicle, sitting at a computer, sitting on the couch, sitting at a desk.
What’s the Problem?
Over the past few decades, evidence proves that levels of physical activity among Canadians has…
What is Physical Literacy?
Do you love to be active? Do you find the time to make physical activity part of your daily routine? Do you believe that you can jump in to a new physical activity or sport and kill it? Do you take initiative to make being active a life-long goal? Then you are physically…
unique children participated in Early Years Oral Health Fluoride Varnish program
visits to schools for Oral Health Fluoride Varnish program
children receiving oral health screenings at school…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is pleased to share news of the past year's success in our 2018 Annual Report. We encourage members of our community to read our annual report, sharing information about the important work the Health Unit does to foster better health in our region. …
Collaborative Project Promotes Workplace Mental Wellness Initiatives
Promoting and supporting mental health and well-being in our community is one of 4 key pillars that came out of the TBDHU’s 2017-2020 Strategic Plan. This pillar was addressed head-on in 2018 with…
Joe Virdiramo, Chair
Serving in my final year as Chair of the Board of Health, it is my privilege to present to you the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s 2018 Annual Report. Once again, the work being highlighted in this year’s report reflects the needs of the entire district of Thunder Bay…
Attendees learning at the first Physical Literacy workshop.
TBDHU is always on the lookout for capacity building opportunities within the organization and throughout the community. When relevant opportunities arise, TBDHU searches for ways of involvement; understanding the impact that providing…
The built environment has the potential to decrease many risk factors for chronic disease by providing opportunities for physical activity and increased access to healthy food. Healthy built environments are directly impacted by the decisions of municipalities and policy-makers, such as city…
Pictured L-R: Sue Armstrong, Workplace Health Promotion Public Health Nurse, Dr. Vicki Kristman, Lakehead University key partner; and Lynda Fraser, Health Promotion Planner
Plaque reads: "Let's Talk About Mental Health - Pain is real, but so is hope."
Promoting and supporting mental…