News

Members of newsrooms and media groups across the district:

If you would like to contact us about a media release, public health story or issue, or you would like to request an interview, please contact the Media Line via email: news@tbdhu.com. The email will be received by the communications team from 8:30 to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday, to ensure your request is seen in a timely manner. TBDHU is committed to providing media with access to information about our services, programs and initiatives in a timely manner. Media requests from accredited media (representatives of a recognized media organization) are given priority.

Urgent after-hours inquiries can be made by calling the Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.

Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Rose Resident Home Area – 6 North
January 16, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 1
January 13, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the City of Thunder Bay confirm…
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Outbreak Updated
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Hospice/Palliative Care (4 North)
January 12, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lavender Resident Home Area (2 North)
January 12, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Hogarth Riverview Manor,…
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Outbreak Declared
Gastrointestinal Illness Outbreak Declared: Chartwell Thunder Bay (Arundel St.)
January 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay, located…
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Outbreak declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Rehabilitative Care Services (3 North)
January 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lily Resident Home Area – 3 North
January 10, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Transitional Care (4 South)
January 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Chartwell Glacier Ridge – Facility Wide
January 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Glacier Ridge confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Rose Resident Home Area – 6 North
January 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm that a…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Lakehead – 4th Floor
January 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Southbridge Lakehead, located at 135…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Southbridge Roseview – Heritage Resident Home Area
January 9, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes announce…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Spruce Grove Retirement Home Area
January 6, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Hogarth Riverview Manor announce…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – Medically Complex Services (2 North)
January 6, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 4
January 6, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and the City of Thunder Bay confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South
January 4, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Lavender Resident Home Area – 2 North
January 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor confirm that a…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Pioneer Ridge – Plaza 2
January 3, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Pioneer Ridge confirm that a…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Southbridge Roseview – Heritage Unit
December 30, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes confirm…
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Outbreak declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Jasper Place
December 30, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Jasper Place confirm that a…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared at Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence (Arundel Street)
December 30, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory (Influenza A) Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor -Bluebell Resident Home Area (2 South)
December 28, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Declared
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared at Hogarth Riverview Manor - Spruce Grove Resident Area (1st floor)
December 28, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Declared
Influenza A Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – Bluebell Resident Home Area (2 South)
December 19, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and St. Joseph’s Care Group, located at…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Seventh Floor
December 19, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Southbridge Roseview
December 16, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Care Homes…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Chartwell Hilldale Retirement Residence
December 9, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Hilldale Retirement…
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Outbreak Over
COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Chartwell Thunder Bay Retirement Residence (Arundel Street)
December 5, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Chartwell Thunder Bay…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Tulip Resident Home Area (6 South)
December 5, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Third Floor
December 5, 2022 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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