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.

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March 11, 2020 - Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is aware of the COVID-19 case reported by…
Senior receiving dental care
February 19, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is now offering free routine dental care…
Outbreak Over
February 10, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Bethammi Nursing Home located at 63…
Coronavirus
January 31, 2020 - The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is monitoring the novel coronavirus (…
Outbreak Over
January 29, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 4 South…
Outbreak Over
January 23, 2020 - The outbreak of Influenza A at St. Joseph’s Hospital – 5 North, located at 35 N…
Outbreak Declared
January 20, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and St. Joseph's Hospital, located at 35 N. Algoma…
Outbreak Declared
January 17, 2020 - Officials at the Health Unit and St. Joseph's Hospital, located at 35 N. Algoma…
Outbreak Over
January 14, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – 1 North,…
Outbreak Declared
January 31, 2020 - Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Bethammi Nursing Home,…
Outbreak Over
January 10, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Spruce…
Outbreak Over
January 9, 2020 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625 E.…
Outbreak Declared
December 31, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N…
Outbreak Declared
December 29, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor, located at 300 N…
Outbreak Declared
December 27, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Southbridge Pinewood, located at 2625…
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Event: Urban Access to Traditional Food: Understanding Wild Game & Understanding Our Food…
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October 23, 2019 - Fentanyl is a toxic opioid that is sometimes mixed into street drugs. Heroin is…
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day Ribbon
October 16, 2019 - Thunder Bay recognizes Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day with a ‘wave…
Influenza Vaccine
October 7, 2019 - When the leaves start falling, it’s time to start thinking about flu season! Flu…
Healthy Neighbourhood Harvest
October 2, 2019 – EarthCare Thunder Bay in collaboration with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit…
Outbreak over
October 2, 2019 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Southbridge Pinewood - Sandpiper Unit,…
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September 23, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…
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August 30, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…
Outbreak Over
August 29, 2019 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Hogarth Riverview Manor – Iris resident…
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August 29, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…
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August 28, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has informed the Health…
Immunization Records
August 26, 2019 - With the start of another school year just a few weeks away, the Health Unit is…
Blue-Green Algae
August 23, 2019 - The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has confirmed the…
Outbreak Declared
August 19, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Hogarth Riverview Manor – Iris resident home…
Outbreak Over
June 28, 2019 - The outbreak of respiratory illness at Bethammi Nursing Home - facility-wide,…