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Welcome to Thunder Bay District Health Unit

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Healthy, Happy Kids (E-Bulletin)Healthy, Happy Kids (E-Bulletin)

You have the most influence over what your children eat. Here are some real-life ideas for getting your kids growing up healthy and feeling good about themselves.

 
Get Fresh, Eat Local, Go Wild!Get Fresh, Eat Local, Go Wild!

Register for the Northern Food Connections Conference March 4-6, 2010 at Lakehead University.

 
The Dressing Room ProjectThe Dressing Room Project

Local teens are taking a positive stand against the unrealistic ideals portrayed in the media with the Dressing Room Project.

 
2010 Driven to Quit Challenge2010 Driven to Quit Challenge

If you are thinking about quitting or just need extra motivation, visit DrivenToQuit.ca to register by February 28, 2010 and show off your drive!

 
Travel ClinicsTravel Clinics

Travelling? Know the risks. Learn about disease, food and water. Contact the Travel Clinic.

 
Tobacco Free Parks and BeachesTobacco Free Parks and Beaches

Everyone deserves a clean and healthy place to play!

 

News, Advisories, Reports

Food Recalls and Allergy Alerts

Nutri-Step Report 2010 Summary Report | Full Report

Outbreak Over at St. Joseph’s Hospital[3/11/2010]
 
Employees "Get Caught" Eating their Veggies and Fruit![3/8/2010]
 
Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness – Versa Care Thunder Bay[3/8/2010]
 
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak – Bethammi Nursing Home[3/4/2010]
 
Outbreak at St. Joseph's Hospital - 5 South[3/1/2010]
 

Interactive Zone

It's Not Going to Kill You. Eat something good for you. Get More Active.

Do you have questions on healthy eating and nutrition? Call the EATRIGHT Ontario Contact Centre and speak to a Registered Dietitian 9:00-5:00 Mon.-Fri. at 1-877-510-5102, or visit their website.

The Dietitians of Canada website has lots of great interactive features. Get personal feedback on your food choices, build a menu and much more...


Upcoming Events / Classes                                                        More >>

Prenatal Class Schedule
Classes start April 20, 2010.
Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Cost: $10.00.
Register at front desk by April 16, 2009. Call 625-8313 for more info.

Sexual Health Walk-in Clinic

Breast Screening Coach Schedule

Fair Start Screening Schedules for: Thunder Bay and District


Popular Health Info

Travel Clinics

Handwashing Technique

Guidelines for Special Events, Charity Barbecues, Fairs and Festivals

New Canada's Food Guide

Nurse Practitioner Program

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Last Updated: 2/27/2010

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