Handbook Empowers Caregivers of Youth Who Use Substances
Thunder Bay District Health Unit has launched “Parents Like Us”, a locally informed and designed resource for families and caregivers of youth with substance use challenges.
Active Commute Challenge 2025 Officially Launched
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has partnered with the City of Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Confederation College, and EcoSuperior to kick off the 2025 edition of the Active Commute Challenge (ACC).
Update: Measles Exposure Locations From Confirmed Case in Thunder Bay
On Friday May 9, 2025, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) reported a lab-confirmed case of measles.
TBDHU is advising people of additional locations where the public may have been exposed to the measles virus:
Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Harbourview Family Health Team 10:40 am – 1:15 pm #301 - 1040 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, ON P7B 7A4
- LifeLabs Oliver Road. 11:15 am – 1:45 pm - 1040 Oliver Rd. Thunder Bay, IN P7B 7A4
Thursday May 8, 2025
Measles Case Confirmed in Thunder Bay District
Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting a lab-confirmed case of measles. The individual acquired the infection through international travel and is now recovering at home.
The public health investigation is unfolding. At this time, TBDHU is following up directly with known contacts, with a focus on those at higher risk. The risk to the general public is low.
TBDHU is advising people of the following potential for exposure to measles:
Sunday May 4, 2025:
Flora’s Walk Returns for Maternal Mental Health Month
Thunder Bay joins over 50 cities across the nation supporting Flora’s Walk again this Saturday, May 3, in Canada’s largest perinatal mental health event.
TBDHU Announces Resignation of Medical Officer of Health & CEO, Dr. Janet DeMille
Dr. Janet DeMille, Medical Officer of Health & CEO of Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has announced plans to resign at the end of December 2025.
Photovoice Project Captures Mental Health in the Workplace
The Superior Mental Wellness @ Work Advisory Group, coordinated by Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), unveiled the Get Real photovoice project today at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The community exhibit showcases stories and photos from 37 people across the region relating to workplace mental health. The project aims to generate dialogue and inspire positive change towards reducing mental health stigma and improving psychological health and safety in the workplace.
Healthy Kids H.O.M.E. Program Recognized with the Community Engaged Research Award
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is proud to announce that the Healthy Kids Health on the Move for Equity (H.O.M.E.) Program has been awarded the Community Engaged Research Award (CERA) by Lakehead University. This prestigious recognition is part of the 2025 Research & Innovation Awards of Excellence, and highlights research partnerships that create meaningful, positive impacts in the community through collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
School Suspensions Coming Up for Students Without Up-to-Date Vaccine Records
Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has started the annual process of enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to ensure students are protected against vaccine preventable diseases. Students who do not meet the ISPA requirements could face a 20-day school suspension. All mailed notices will be sent well before deadlines to give families ample time to update student vaccine records and avoid suspension.
TBDHU Seeing Rise in Pertussis Cases
Parents and caregivers reminded to keep children and themselves up to date with routine immunizations. Pregnant individuals are also a group of emphasis.
The province has seen a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases. While the rates of pertussis in the District of Thunder Bay are currently below the provincial average, reported cases have increased over the past months locally and it is anticipated that this trend will continue.