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Respiratory Outbreak at Dawson Court
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Leave “Big Tobacco” out in the Cold for National Non-Smoking Week
Today, for the final day of National Non-Smoking Week, residents of Thunder Bay were encouraged to kick their tobacco addiction. Youth from YETI (Youth Engaged in Tobacco-Free Initiatives) and LTPB (Leave the Pack Behind) teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Smokers’ Helpline to offer support. Read more >>
Food Safety and Food Bank Donations
With a 28.5 per cent increase reported in the number of people visiting Thunder Bay District food banks between November 2007 and November 2008, donations are welcomed and appreciated. Although most food donations are safe to consume, some can be a risk for causing food-borne illness. Read more >>
Outbreak Over at Pinewood Court
The gastrointestinal illness outbreak at Pinewood Court on Walsh Street East is now declared over. Visitation, admissions, transfers and discharges have resumed at the facility. Read more >>
Public Health Inspector: Another Career Option in the Healthcare Field
January 21, 2009 - Individuals looking toward a career in the healthcare field have many options including training as a nurse, a lab technician or a paramedic. Local Public Health Inspectors want to add their profession to this list. Read more >>
2009 Board of Health Elections
January 20, 2009 - The chair and executive committee members of the Board of Health were elected today during the Board’s Annual Meeting held at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. Read more >>
Outbreaks over; Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital and Marathon Hospital
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Outbreak at Marathon Hospital
January 8, 2009 - Officials at the Health Unit and the Wilson Memorial General Hospital in Marathon have declared an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness in the Chronic Care Unit. Read more >>
Outbreak Over at Geraldton District Hospital
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Outbreak at Older Adult Rehabilitation Program, Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital
January 7, 2009 - The Health Unit and facility officials have declared a gastrointestinal outbreak at the Older Adult Rehabilitation Program located in the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital, 580 North Algoma Street. Read more >>
Outbreak Over at McCausland Hospital
January 7, 2009 - The gastrointestinal illness outbreak at The McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay is now declared over. Visitation, admissions, transfers and discharges have now resumed. Read more >>
Facility-Wide Outbreak at Pinewood Court
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Outbreak Called at Pinewood Court
January 5, 2009 - Officials at the Health Unit and Pinewood Court have declared an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness at the long-term care facility located on Walsh Street East. At this time, the outbreak is contained to the second floor of the facility, within the Kingfisher and Blue Heron units. Read more >>
More Outbreaks Called in City and District Health Care Facilities
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