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A concussion is a brain injury. It is caused by any blow to the head or a blow to the body which causes a sudden shaking of the head. It affects the way a child may think and remember things, and can cause a variety of symptoms.
Here is a Concussions page from Parachute Canada that can help…
January 9, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E. Walsh Street, has been declared over today. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when…
January 10, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Spruce Resident Home Area, located at 300 N. Lillie Street, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and…
January 31, 2020 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Bethammi Nursing Home, located at 63 Carrie Street, have declared a facility wide outbreak of a respiratory illness.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice.…
January 14, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 1 North, located at 300 N. Lillie Street, has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care…
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Compliance inspections required by law: Public health inspectors conduct compliance inspections at all personal service settings to make sure operators are meeting the minimum requirements under Ontario law;…
January 17, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and St. Joseph's Hospital, located at 35 N. Algoma Street, have declared an influenza A outbreak on 5 North.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family…
January 13, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and Bethammi Nursing Home, located at 63 Carrie Street, have declared a facility-wide outbreak of a respiratory illness.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are…
January 20, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and St. Joseph's Hospital, located at 35 N. Algoma Street, have declared a respiratory outbreak on 4 South.
All admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. Visitors are restricted to family…
January 23, 2020 - The outbreak of Influenza A at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North, located at 35 N. Algoma Street has been declared over. All restrictions have been lifted.
The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when…
Published: January 2020
Published: January 2020
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Reporting Obligations
Suspect cases in institutions must be reported immediately by phone to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm).
After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807)…