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Local Crows Test Positive for West Nile Virus
June 27, 2006 - Officials at Thunder Bay District Health Unit have received notice that two dead crows submitted to provincial labs earlier this month have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Read more >>
Boulevard Swimming Advisory In Effect
June 23, 2006- The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is announcing a Swimming Advisory for Sunnyside Beach at the north end of Boulevard Lake because... Read more >>
Nipigon Hospital Long Term Care Unit Reopens to Visitors
June 19, 2006- The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has ended restrictions at the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital’s long term care facility... Read more >>
Local Program Receives Honor from Peers
June 16, 2006- Superior Points Harm Reduction Program recently received an award from the Ontario Needle Exchange Network in recognition for its ‘dedication, innovation and contribution to the field of Harm Reduction in Ontario’. Read more >>
Local Health Unit First to Receive WHO / UNICEF Designation
June 16, 2006- The Thunder Bay District Health Unit has become the first Community Health Service in Ontario to receive designation as a “Baby Friendly Community Health Service” by the World Health Organization / United Nations Children’s Fund. Read more >>
Multi-agency Pandemic Exercise Held
June 14, 2006- The Emergency Planning and Advisory Committee (EPAC) hosted a multi-agency exercise today at North Central Fire Station... Read more >>
Outbreak Limits Visitation to Nipigon Hospital Long Term Care Unit
June 12, 2006 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is investigating a gastrointestinal outbreak at Nipigon District Memorial Hospital’s long term care facility. At this time, a total of six residents and staff have been affected with symptoms of diarrhea and/or vomiting. Read more >>
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