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Babies' Day Out offers a comfortable, fun and inviting atmosphere for caregivers and their babies up to 12 months of age. We have informal discussions on helpful topics relevant to caring for a baby in their first year. Topics include healthy growth and development, infant care and parenting. Also…
Safer Cannabis Use Starts with You! In Fall 2023, TBDHU launched an educational campaign, aimed at young adults 18-30. If you are interested in getting a copy of these posters, get in contact with us using our contact form. What is Cannabis?Cannabis, often…
What We Do
To learn more about harm reduction, read the brochure.
Outreach, Harm Reduction and Related Services
Needle/syringe distribution and recovery
New inhalation (snorting and smoking) equipment
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: …
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.updated February 2026 to include HIVHealth care providers who suspect or have…
Helpful information on Folic Acid, including a list of foods with high levels of folate and some tasty ways to enjoy folic acid!
FOLIC ACID PILOT PROJECT:
Participant enrollment for the Folic Acid Pilot Project is now closed.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit wishes to thank everyone who has enrolled in the Folic Acid Pilot Project.
Follow-up surveys will continue to be sent to participants at 3, 6 and 9…
Psychoactive substances – what are often called “drugs” - are a part of our society. Most Canadians will use substances at some point in their lives, for many different reasons. Sometimes, using substances can cause harm to people’s health and to families and communities. Because many people…
Rodents and insects can be a big problem for both homeowners and business owners. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides information about prevention and control, and public health inspectors inspect businesses in the District – particularly restaurants and food vendors – for signs of pests…
Lactation Clinic Info and HoursWhat We DoThe TBDHU’s role is to:Provide breastfeeding/chestfeeding support services to individuals in Thunder Bay and the District.Ensure accurate, accessible information is available to pregnant people by providing one-on-one, online and in-person prenatal classes.…
Beach Notifications
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will notify the public of any issues concerning beaches tested by the Health Unit.
Beach advisories will be issued in beaches outside of Thunder Bay (with the exception of private beaches and provincial parks) when recreational water…
Planning a family? Or perhaps you've made a decision not to have a baby right now?
Either way, it’s important for women and men of reproductive age to be healthy for their unborn children. Whether you are planning it or not, pregnancies do happen. In fact, a Lakehead University study found…
Having a baby can be tiring physically, mentally, and emotionally. It's important to make the time to rest and relax as your health is important to the whole family. Here are a few other things you can keep in mind:
Weight loss. Do not try to lose pregnancy weight immediately. Weight loss…