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August 26, 2019 - With the start of another school year just a few weeks away, the Health Unit is reminding parents and guardians of the importance of submitting their child’s immunization record to the Health Unit. The Health Unit must review the records of all children enrolled in both school and…
August 23, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in Hawkeye Lake. The MECP continues to investigate whether the blue-green algae identified is a toxin-producing strain. When blue-green algae is present in water, it is important…
August 28, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has informed the Health Unit that the toxin analysis of the blue-green algae bloom on Hawkeye Lake has shown that toxins were not present in the sample. Note that this result reflects the water conditions when the lake was…
August 29, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at the Northwest Side of Lower Shebandowan Lake on August 23, 2019. The MECP is conducting toxin analysis on the water sample. However, it is…
August 29, 2019 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Iris resident home area – (4 North), located at 300 N. Lillie Street, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals…
August 30, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Icarus Lake on August 25, 2019. The MECP is conducting toxin analysis on the water sample. However, it is important to remember that water should…
September 23, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae in a water sample collected at Surprise Lake on September 17, 2019.The MECP is conducting toxin analysis on the water sample. However, it is important to remember that water…
September 24, 2019 - A respiratory outbreak was declared at 1300hrs today at Southbridge Pinewood – Sandpiper Unit only, located at 2625 E. Walsh St. Restrictions are in place.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are…
October 2, 2019 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood - Sandpiper Unit, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, has been declared over today at 2pm. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-…
October 2, 2019 – EarthCare Thunder Bay in collaboration with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is bringing neighbours together this weekend at two Healthy Neighbourhood Harvest events.
The first Healthy Neighbourhood Harvest event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 1 – 4 pm, at County Park…
October 7, 2019 - When the leaves start falling, it’s time to start thinking about flu season! Flu shots are the body’s best defense against catching and spreading the flu virus that starts to circulate this time of year.
The flu (influenza) is a serious respiratory illness that can lead to…
October 16, 2019 - Thunder Bay recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day with a ‘wave of light’ candle lighting ceremony.
Around the world individuals, families and groups gathered together on October 15 in remembrance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss. The day is commemorated by lighting…
October 23, 2019 - Fentanyl is a toxic opioid that is sometimes mixed into street drugs. Heroin is a semi-synthetic opioid that is highly addictive. Some signs of opioid toxicity include: impaired breathing, loss of consciousness, inability to talk, blue fingernails or lips, or loud snoring or…
Event: Urban Access to Traditional Food: Understanding Wild Game & Understanding Our Food Systems
Gathering Date: 8am-4pm on October 29th and 30th, 2019
Location: Ka-Na-Chih-Hih and Roots to Harvest
October 28, 2019 – Evidence demonstrates important connections between culturally appropriate…
December 27, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 Walsh St. East, have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness this morning.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are…