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If you smoke or vape, your lungs could be more susceptible to a respiratory illness, such as COVID-19. People who smoke or vape are more likely to have pre-existing conditions, a compromised immune system and poorer lung health. As a result, they are more susceptible to contracting the virus…
June 7, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting 1 (one) new case of COVID-19 in residents in the TBDHU Region.
For information about the status of COVID-19 in the Thunder Bay District Health Unit area, please visit Current COVID-19 Data in TBDHU.
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August 27, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has been advised that a recent positive test on a TBDHU area resident was incorrect due to a technical issue at the lab that analyzed the test. This lab is in southern Ontario and not one of the labs in our area.
Repeat analysis of the…
The Regular Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, September – June, at 1:00 pm in the Boardroom of the Health Unit. The Board may change, by resolution, the date, time and location of any meeting. No meetings are held in…
(Adapted from Public Health Agency of Canada’s Facebook Terms of Use)
Thank you for following us on our social media! The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) uses social media tools in an effort to communicate clearly, quickly and effectively to the residents of Thunder Bay District.
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As they say, safety first! And it’s something we believe and enthusiastically support at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
TBDHU is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of the community through a number of education and awareness initiatives such as:
Providing…
Posted Information
The information presented on this site has been posted for general information purposes only and written by qualified professionals. It is subject to change without notice.
As such, the information is not intended as a replacement or substitution for a consultation with a…
A map providing the location of harm reduction supports throughout the Thunder Bay District. Includes operating hours for service providers.
The map is organized according to the following categories:
Safe Injection Supplies
Safe Inhalation Supplies
Safer Sex Supplies
Naloxone
Supervised Injection…
Section 32 of Ontario Regulation 493 requires that every food premises operator must ensure that at all times during operation there is at least one food handler or supervisor on the premises who has completed provincially-approved food handler training. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU…
What is Food Poisoning?
Foodborne illness, commonly known as food poisoning, happens when people eat food containing harmful germs or organisms including bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi. Many foods naturally contain small amounts of these germs, but our bodies can usually handle them without…
If you are planning to sell or give away food to the public, learn how to put food safety first! Download a copy of TBDHU’s Special Event Guidelines – Operating Guidelines for Event Organizers and Food Vendors (PDF)
All persons and/or organizations planning to hold an event where food will be…
Providing food to the public carries an immense responsibility. Proper food handling steps must be followed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness (food poisoning) whether you are a national food producer/manufacturer, a restaurant owner, or operating a home-based business. The role of the Thunder…
expand_moreAppointments at Rural Community Clinic - Stanley
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Rural Communities
Location
Date
Time
NorWest Arena
40 Hwy 588, Stanley
Thurs. June 17
2:00 - 6:30 p.m.
For residents of Oliver Paipoonge, Neebing, O’Connor, Conmee, Gillies and nearby…
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.
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FEE
"In Good Hands" Online Safe food Handling Course1
$34.95*
In-Class Safe…