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What is Public Health?
Public health refers to all organized measures to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole. It’s an essential part of the health care system which focuses on helping whole populations or groups of people to become healthy and stay…
May 2024
World Hand Hygiene Day
January 2024
Outbreak Newsletter
October 2023
National Infection Control Week
Reporting Obligations
Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-5930 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280…
About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…
This page contains a curated list of both local and provincial/federal resources, as well as information on a local working group that provides a network for professionals and other interested parties. This list was updated on April 4, 2024.
Upcoming trainings and workshops, suggested by SAGE…
Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-5930 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.
NEWS
September 2024 Update…
In the summer of 2017, the Superior Mental Wellness @ Work project asked the community to portray their mental health at work through creative photography.
REAL images and stories were submitted by REAL people who bravely and honestly answered two questions:
How do you really feel at work?
How do…
In Ontario, 4 out of 5 people are non-smokers. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) wants to make that 5 out of 5. Our role is to support and develop local programs to decrease the harmful effects of smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco.
We do that through a variety of approaches,…
Children's visual health is vital for their overall development, learning and well-being. Undetected vision issues in children can impact their ability to explore their environment, succeed in school and engage in everyday activities. It is important for caregivers to understand how to spot vision…
Tooth decay (cavities) in baby (primary) teeth is the most common chronic disease affecting children in Canada. Healthy teeth and gums are important as a child grows to help them develop good speech, healthy eating habits, good social skills and to keep a place for adult teeth as they grow in.
The…
Publicly funded vaccines are available from TBDHU at no cost to eligible health care providers, if the facility meets specific criteria to ensure safe handling and storage of vaccines.
These criteria can be reviewed with TBDHU staff by calling 807-625-5900 in Thunder Bay, your local branch…
COVaxON is the electronic documentation system that must be used for documenting all COVID-19 vaccinations in Ontario. Users must be created and “on-boarded” to the system. TBDHU is an authorizing organization or “AO” for creating new user accounts or reactivating previous accounts.
If you…
The Sexual Health Clinic at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides education on a variety of topics including:
Birth control
Pregnancy and options
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) testing and counselling
Pap testing
General questions about sexual health
Our clinic is open to…
I Found a Needle - Now What?
Step by Step Poster
Bring a puncture-proof, PLASTIC container with a lid (sharps container, peanut butter jar or drink bottle) and place it on a flat surface.
Pick up the needle from the plunger end with the needle end facing down and away…
October 2024 Updates
Please see the sections/tabs below for important information and updates related to the distribution and administration of publicly funded vaccines including:
guidance for fall 2024 vaccines
Influenza
COVID-19
RSV
updated vaccine order and reporting forms (September 2024)…