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Guidance for 2024/2025 respiratory illness vaccines can be found on the following dedicated web pages:
Influenza
COVID-19
RSV
In this section, health care providers can access important information about public health as it pertains to their profession. Please note…
The Caring for Mother Earth Project is a collaboration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The project aims to engage service providers, parents and the general public on the topics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, children’s environmental,…
February 1-7, 2025 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW)
See Every Body Collaborative Thunder Bay Chapter EDAW Toolkit and printable posters HERE. The toolkit includes resources to run your own Mirrorless Monday campaign and/or No Diet Day campaign in your education, healthcare, workplace, or…
Tips
Being active is more fun with friends and family! Grab a buddy (furry friends count too) and get moving.
Explore the great outdoors and all that the city and surrounding area has to offer.
Build physical activity into your day. Choose an active way to get to your destinations.
Remember…
Mindfulness helps you stay in the present by allowing you to feel and focus on the things in front of you. You can practice this by trying relaxing breathing techniques!
Tips
Sometimes, when people think about things happening in the future, they feel anxious. Mindfulness helps to…
As a workplace leader, it’s important to recognize how mental health and workplace environments impact each other. It makes good business sense to do what you can to protect and promote the psychological health of your workers.
Follow the links below for information on various topics related…
As of May 1st, 2018, “Reportable Diseases" are now referred to as "Diseases of Public Health Significance". Malaria and yellow fever are no longer reportable.
Download the full Diseases of Public Health Significance list.
Health care providers who suspect or have confirmation of the “Diseases of…
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The Children Count Pilot Study Project (PDF) - Utilizing the school climate survey for coordinated health…
Common STBBIs in Thunder Bay and District include gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis.
National Guidelines
National recommendations for the screening and diagnosis of STBBIs, and the treatment of STIs of national public health importance are outlined at: Sexually Transmitted and Blood-Borne…
In Thunder Bay District, the most common threat to air quality is wildfire smoke. The role of Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is to raise awareness and provide information about this health concern. This page has information on steps you can take to protect your health during wildfire…
Year
Location
Water Sample Date
Date BGA Identified
2024
Marie Louise Lake
September 21, 2024
October 8, 2024
McKenzie Beach Avenue (Shuniah)
August 27, 202
August 29, 2024
Two Island Lake
August 22, 2024…
Blue-green algae (BGA) are microscopic organisms found naturally in lakes and streams. They are usually found in low numbers but can rapidly increase in warm, shallow, surface water that receives a lot of sun. When this happens, they can form blooms that make the water look like green pea soup or…
How can I access travel vaccines?
NOTE: TBDHU’s clinic is currently closed.
Janzen’s Travel Clinic provides vaccinations for travel purposes and fees may apply. You can make an appointment at Janzen’s Travel Clinic through:
Accessing the online booking system
Sending an email to…
Nourish to Flourish!
March is Nutrition Month and the theme for 2025 is Nourish to Flourish. What this means will be slightly different for everyone, but is all about the broad role food plays in our lives, going beyond simply meeting our physical needs. It’s about exploring the social, cultural…
A monthly message throughout the school year with information about food and nutrition related topics, best practices for teaching and talking about food with students, and links to curriculum-matched lessons and activities.
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Topic
March 2025
Nutrition…