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October 12, 2022 - We have been advised by Norwest CHC (via the Lifeguard App) that multiple people have overdosed on Royal Blue Dope (fentanyl), reportedly a very strong substance.
Harm Reduction
If you use drugs, start with a smaller amount (start low, go…
October 13, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Glacier Ridge Retirement Residence confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the facility, in Thunder Bay.
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed…
October 16, 2022 - Due to an issue with the supply of the Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine for the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), this vaccine will NOT be available at the CLE Coliseum clinic on Monday, October 17.
All other COVID-19 vaccine products, including the Moderna…
October 17, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 4 North, Hospice and Palliative Care, in Thunder Bay is now over.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce the…
October 17, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak declared at Southbridge Pinewood has been expanded to include the Sandpiper Home Area, in Thunder Bay, and is now considered a facility wide outbreak.
TBDHU has initiated a…
October 17, 2022 - The Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the CLE Coliseum clinic starting on Tuesday, October 18th. Visit TBDHU.com for more information.
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For more information - Health Unit Media: news@tbdhu.com.
October 18, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2 North and South, Medically Complex Services, in Thunder Bay is now over.
Prior to the outbreak, significant measures were already in place to reduce…
October 25, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Hilldale Retirement Residence confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the facility, in Thunder Bay. TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be taken as needed to…
October 27, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group announce that the outbreak at St. Joseph’s Hospital, 4th Floor, in Thunder Bay is now over. All restrictions have been lifted for both 4 North, Hospice and Palliative Care Unit and 4 South, Transitional Care…
November 1, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is advising the public there has been a significant increase in the number of flu (influenza) cases reported in the Thunder Bay District over the past two weeks. This represents an early start to the flu season in this area.
TBDHU…
November 2, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor, 4 North, Iris Resident Home area, in Thunder Bay.
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures…
November 4, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence (Arundel Street) confirm that a COVID-19 outbreak has been declared at the facility, in Thunder Bay.
TBDHU has initiated a thorough assessment of the situation. Further measures will be…
November 4, 2022
Dear Parents and Caregivers of School-aged Children:
In recent weeks, we have seen a significant increase in respiratory viruses and illness in our communities. This level of illness has increased even over pre-pandemic levels. We are experiencing an early start to the influenza…