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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.

Blue-green algae
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Hazelwood Lake – Public Beach Area
August 30, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Southbridge Lakehead
August 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and Southbridge Lakehead,…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at West Loon Lake
August 28, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed…
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Outbreak over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Pioneer Ridge Home Area 2 and Home Area 1
August 28, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay,…
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Outbreak declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 2 East - Mental Health Rehabilitation
August 25, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Celebrate the HOME Program with Healthy Kids Thunder Bay
August 22, 2022 – Healthy Kids Thunder Bay is hosting a community barbeque today at Minnesota…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified at Surprise Lake
August 17, 2023 -  The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed…
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Outbreak Update
Respiratory Outbreak Update: Pioneer Ridge Home Area 2 and Home Area 1
August 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay confirm…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Pioneer Ridge – Home Area 2
August 8, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay,…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 5 North – Marigold Resident Home Area
July 31, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Lake Superior, near Scott Drive (Shuniah)
July 28, 2023 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South – Geriatric Assessment & Rehabilitative Care
July 26, 2023 - Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 South – Geriatric…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 North – Hospice / Palliative Care
July 25, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Update
Respiratory Outbreak Update: St. Joseph’s Hospital 5th Floor
July 24, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Update
Respiratory Outbreak Update: St. Joseph’s Hospital 4th Floor
July 24, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: Pioneer Ridge – Home Are 4
July 24, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City of Thunder Bay,…
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Outbreak Update
Respiratory Outbreak Update: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North – Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care and 5 South Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care
July 21, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 3 South – Rehabilitative Care Services
July 18, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Update
Respiratory Outbreak Update: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 South – Transitional Care and 4 North – Hospice / Palliative Care
July 17, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Hogarth Riverview Manor – 5 North – Marigold Resident Home Area
July 17, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 South – Transitional Care
July 14, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: Pioneer Ridge – Home Area 4
July 14, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and The City Thunder Bay, located…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North – Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitative Care
July 13, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak Declared: St. Joseph’s Hospital 3 South–Rehabilitative Care Services
July 11, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group,…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Icarus Lake
July 6, 2023 - Blue-Green Algae Identified at Icarus Lake The Ministry of the Environment,…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Trout Lake
July 6, 2023 - Blue-Green Algae Identified at Trout Lake The Ministry of the Environment,…
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TBDHU Offering Routine and Catch-up Vaccines for Children, Youth and Young Adults
July 5, 2023 - TBDHU is offering vaccine clinics throughout the summer months to encourage…
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Blue-Green Algae Identified
Blue-Green Algae Identified at Surprise Lake
June 21, 2023 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the presence…
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Outbreak Over
Respiratory Outbreak Over: St. Joseph’s Hospital – 3 South - Rehabilitative Care Services
June 12, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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Outbreak Declared
Respiratory Outbreak: St. Joseph's Hospital - 3 South - Rehabilitative Care Services
June 6, 2023 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) and St. Joseph’s Care Group…
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