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The purpose of this community engagement exercise was to hear from both service providers and community members about their experience with violence as well as to solicit ideas that could be used to inform prevention strategies. It was identified that service providers, as well as community members…

Updated for 2017-2018

January 21, 2019

Walkability and Pedestrian Safety in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit, in partnership with Lakehead University and City of Thunder Bay, has prepared a comprehensive research report on Walkability and Pedestrian Safety in Thunder Bay. The report highlights the importance of…

 
Have you had an Unexpected Bad Reaction to a Street Drug?
Report bad drugs here. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will investigate further.
If someone is having a bad reaction now, call 911.
Submit Your Bad Street Drugs Experience
 
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Everyone is now eligible for a flu shot.
Some highlights: 

Everyone is now eligible for a flu shot and their next dose COVID-19 vaccine if they are 6 months and older.

 Those who have are considered high risk and priority groups continue to be eligible. 


Participating…

UV Index
To find the current UV index for the Thunder Bay District, please visit Environment Canada's page: Thunder Bay's Current Weather Conditions


UV Index


UV Index
Description




Low (1-2)


Sunglasses (bright days)
Cover-up (> 1 hour)

Sunscreen SPF 30+ (> 1 hour)






Medium (3-5…

Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain. Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…