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Are you an underdrinker?
That’s the tongue-in-cheek question the TBDHU asked young adults in fall 2015 through a campaign to prevent binge drinking.
Elevated levels of drinking in Northwestern Ontario means that people in our district are at a greater risk of negative consequences. One in…
Disclaimer
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs. We do not, however, provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Call 911
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Like public beaches, pools and other artificial recreational waters are great places to have fun and cool off in the summer. However, they can also be a breeding ground for recreational waterborne illnesses (RWIs), including a wide variety of infections such as gastrointestinal, skin, ear,…
Did you know?
1 in 4 school-aged children in Canada has a vision problem.
Children need healthy eyes to learn, read, write, see the board, be active and stay safe. It can be difficult to spot vision problems in children and left untreated, vision problems can affect a child's eye health for life…
As they say, safety first! And it’s something we believe and enthusiastically support at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit.
TBDHU is responsible for promoting and protecting the health of the community through a number of education and awareness initiatives such as:
Providing…
On Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth.
The Thunder Bay District will only experience a partial solar eclipse, when the Moon will block part of the Sun around 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Eastern time). During…
Safer Cannabis Use Starts with You!
In Fall 2023, TBDHU launched an educational campaign, aimed at young adults 18-30. If you are interested in getting a copy of these posters, get in contact with us using our contact form.
What is Cannabis?…
Reading about these topics can be hard. If you find yourself needing support, our Mental Health Resource page has a list of local and online supports.
Substance Use Health
Substance use health refers to the overall well-being and safety of individuals in relation to their use of drugs or alcohol.…
Water – it’s not just for drinking! Kids and adults alike love to splash around in it, water ski on it, and dive down into it, especially on a hot day. But water is also an excellent place for germs to live. Whether it is outdoors at our local beaches and lakes or indoors in our pools and spas, we…
Extreme heat events due to a changing climate are a growing public health risk in Canada. Because of our cooler climate in the Thunder Bay District, we can be more susceptible to extreme heat than those who are regularly exposed to it.
Heat Illnesses
Extreme heat puts everyone at risk of heat…
Children's visual health is vital for their overall development, learning and well-being. Undetected vision issues in children can impact their ability to explore their environment, succeed in school and engage in everyday activities. It is important for caregivers to understand how to spot vision…
What is Impaired driving?
Impaired driving means operating a motor vehicle (such as cars, trucks, ATVs/ORVs, snowmobiles and boats/water vessels) while the ability to do so has been compromised to any degree by consuming alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two.
It is illegal to drive…
Municipalities play an important role in reducing negative consequences of alcohol use and promoting the safe and responsible consumption of alcohol.
Research clearly links alcohol availability to alcohol-related harms and points to municipal alcohol policies as important tools to prevent and…
The Caring for Mother Earth Project is a collaboration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The project aims to engage service providers, parents and the general public on the topics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, children’s environmental,…
Year
Location
Water Sample Date
Date BGA Identified
2024
Marie Louise Lake
September 21, 2024
October 8, 2024
McKenzie Beach Avenue (Shuniah)
August 27, 202
August 29, 2024
Two Island Lake
August 22, 2024…