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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…
The Superior Points team working with Sam, hired through the Community Living Thunder Bay Employment Services
In mid-2017 a unique relationship was formed between the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Community Living Thunder Bay (CLTB) Employment Services. The role of CLTB Employment…
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…
Motor vehicle collisions both on-road (i.e. with cars,bicycles, or pedestrians) and off-road (i.e. with all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, or boats) are some of the leading causes of injury in Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit works in promoting safety and preventing…
In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged.
Vaccination Fees
VACCINE
FEE PER DOSE
Resolution 10-2017 (January 18, 2017)
Hepatitis…
In March 2018, TBDHU declared a community outbreak of tuberculosis (TB). Over the course of 7 months 11 cases were identified - 73% of which were within the homeless or under-housed population. The outbreak was a huge strain on resources both human and financial. To mitigate some of the…
Under the Child Care and Early Years Act, all children attending a licensed child care centre (daycare) must be immunized as required by the local Medical Officer of Health (MOH). The operator of the licensed facility has a legal obligation to make sure that all the children in their care are…
As a group, Indigenous peoples in Canada have poorer health status and shorter life expectancies than other Canadians. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has called on the health care system to increase Indigenous self-determination and improve western-based systems to make them culturally…
Access to nourishing foods (also known as “food security”) is important for our health. However, there are many things that can make being able to get food difficult, including:
Location (some foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t always available, especially in rural locations).…
A community HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) outbreak was declared by the TBDHU on June 25, 2019. The outbreak declaration comes after a recent spike of cases in May and June 2019 bringing the total number since January 1, 2019 to 8 cases with 2 additional cases under investigation.…