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The Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program (NFVP) is serving fresh fruit and vegetables to elementary students in the District of Thunder Bay! Since 2006, the NFVP has been wildly successful with children in the northeastern region of Ontario, and as of May 2018, the program expanded to our region.…
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that infects the lungs and airways (breathing passages). RSV can affect anyone of any age, but it's most common in infants and young children. Almost all children get RSV at least once before they are 2 years old. RSV is usually a…
The 2023 Opioid Use and Impacts in Thunder Bay District report provides an update to previously reported data (i.e., 2018 Opioid Use and Impacts in Thunder Bay District; also linked above) regarding the scope of opioid use, the burden of opioid-related harms, and available opioid-related services…
COPIED FROM NISHNAWBE-ASKI POLICE OFFICER SAFETY BULLETIN
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) are issuing a warning regarding the distribution of illegal street drugs, specifically, Percocet Pills (Oxycodone).
A significant quantity of drugs held out to be Percocet Pills were recently…
For more information on TB and the outbreak, visit the Tuberculosis Outbreak page.
Updated: April 2018
Emergency Preparedness
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Take time to consider what you will do if you or a family/household member becomes sick and needs care.
If you are responsible for dependents, including young children or elderly relatives, consider putting in place alternative care plans should you…
This webpage has been adapted from five rack cards for accessibility. The page can be printed or you can request a copy of the rack card(s) by making a request through our contact page and we would be happy to provide it.
Baby Teeth are Important
Caregiver wiping baby's gums with a soft cloth…
Regular testing of your private well is important to make sure your water is safe for you and your family to drink. Bacteria such as E. coli can contaminate your well making it unsafe to drink. The risk is higher if you have animals in the area – especially on farms with livestock and other animals…
Good mental health is important to functioning well at work and outside of work too.
Follow the links below for resources on how the workplace can impact mental health, how to protect your mental health at work, and the mental health services that are available to help.
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