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January 25, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Roseview Manor, located at 99 Shuniah Street, have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness located in the Celeste Resident Home Care Area only.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is happy to announce the start of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program! From January to June 2019, almost 16,000 students attending 87 northern elementary schools from Thunder Bay to Manitouwadge to Fort Severn will receive two free, weekly servings of…
January 29, 2019 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Jasper Place Retirement Home, located at 1200 Jasper Drive, has been declared over at 10:45am today. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term…
Please note that the Pregnancy & Cannabis survey is currently unavailable due to technical difficulties. We hope to have the survey back up and running early next week!
Thanks for your patience and please check back soon!
February 4, 2019 - The outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor, Marigold Resident Home Area - 5 North, located at 300 N. Lilie Street, has been declared over at 9:45am today. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain…
February 4, 2019 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Roseview Manor – Celeste Resident Home Care Area, located at 99 Shuniah Street, has been declared over today at 9:30 am. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit along with Honourable Minister Patty Hajdu are pleased to support the recent release of the revised Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) through a media launch hosted by the Superior Collegiate Vocational Institute on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at 12:00PM. The new CFG…
February 16, 2019 - The Enteric Outbreak that identified Norovirus on the Acute care side of Geraldton District Memorial Hospital was declared over February 16, 2019 at 10:00 am. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term…
February 19, 2019 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Pioneer Ridge, located at 750 Tungsten Street, have declared a gastroenteric outbreak for Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 1.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice.…
The effects of pesticides (including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides) on human health are complex and not completely understood. However, there are clear links between pesticide use and illness. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s role is to provide recommendations and information about…
February 20, 2019 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N. Lillie Street have declared an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness affecting Lavender resident home area (2 North).
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have…
Walk, Broc and Roll (WBR) is a physical activity challenge to be used as part of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The intent of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program is to support youth from JK-Grade 8 to develop positive relationships with food and physical activity by influencing…
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Include cross-curricular connections in the classroom
Use hands-on learning strategies to engage students in the learning process
Spread healthy eating lessons throughout the year
Explain the facts about healthy eating using current and credible…
In School Implementation
To administer the NFVP in participating schools, annual Implementation funds are provided to participating schools. These funds can be used to cover:
The cost of supplies and small food equipment
Food literacy and physical activity resources that support your school…