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Ready to quit? The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides support for smokers and other tobacco users who are ready to quit.
Take Control Clinic
The Take Control Clinic is offered to residents of Thunder Bay and the district. The Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Program is a…
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.
Jolyne's Story
Darlene's Story
John's Story
Unscripted version
Gini's Story
Unscripted version
Denise's Story
Unscripted version
Gail's Story
In memoriam: Gail passed away December 13th, 2022. We are grateful that she shared her story in order to help…
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: …
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA) (2017) prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis (medical and recreational) in enclosed workspaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in Ontario,…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Child Care Centres and Home Child Care. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Community Recreational Facilities. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Enclosed Public Spaces. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé publique…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Enclosed Workplaces. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé publique aux…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Community Recreational Facilities. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Tobacconists. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé publique aux numéro…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Tobacco and Vapour Product Retailers. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Schools. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé publique aux numéro …
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Home Health Care Workers. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé publique…