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About the Conference
The annual Harm Reduction Conference is presented by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit with the support of the Thunder Bay Drug Strategy. The goals of the conference are to:
Provide a forum for the safe and open exchange of ideas
Share strategies and technical information…
Alcohol & You
Drinking alcohol is part of our society. For many people, drinking helps us mark special occasions, socialize, and wind down. But alcohol is also linked to problems that can affect the people we care about. These problems include injuries, diseases such as cancer and heart…
Psychoactive substances – what are often called “drugs” - are a part of our society. Most Canadians will use substances at some point in their lives, for many different reasons. Sometimes, using substances can cause harm to people’s health and to families and communities. Because many people…
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
Visit your nearest…
The world we live in has made it difficult to put homemade meals on the table. We are often running from one activity to another leaving less time to cook at home or eat together as a family. This may mean we sometimes rely on convenience food and restaurant meals. Homemade meals are good…
Access to nourishing foods (also known as “food security”) is important for our health. However, there are many things that can make being able to get food difficult, including:
Location (some foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables aren’t always available, especially in rural locations).…
Body image is a part of your self-esteem. It is how you see your body size, shape, and attractiveness. It also includes your attitudes and feelings about your body and how you think others see you.
Someone with a healthy body image feels good in their skin and feels good about their body. They do…
Are you looking for tasty new recipes? Check out the following easy-to-prepare and affordable solutions for cooking nourishing meals.
Recipe Booklets to Download
These resources were created prior to the revision of Canada's Food Guide in 2019. Some of the lessons and activities will…
Many people decide that going vegetarian is the right thing for them. There are several things to take into consideration. Consuming meat alternatives that contain protein, iron and other nutrients is an important part of a vegetarian diet. Find out more here: What you need to know about a…
Feeding Your Baby
Health Canada’s Nutrition for Healthy Term Infants: Recommendations from Birth to 6 Months recommends exclusive breastfeeding/chestfeeding for the first 6 months, and up to 2 years or longer with appropriate complementary feeding. If it is not possible to breastfeed/…
Walk, Broc and Roll (WBR) is a physical activity challenge to be used as part of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The intent of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program is to support youth from JK-Grade 8 to develop positive relationships with food and physical activity by influencing…
Eating, like a lot of other things in children’s lives, is a skill that is learned as kids grow. As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in forming your children’s eating habits. Providing a variety of food choices and getting children to eat them can be one of many parenting…
Under Canada’s Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, if you seek medical help for yourself or for someone else who has overdosed, neither of you will be charged for possessing or using drugs, nor will anyone else at the scene.
Protection from the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act…
Opioids
Opioids are drugs that are used primarily to treat pain. Opioids can also induce euphoria (feeling high) and are sometimes used for this purpose. Opioids can be prescribed medications dispensed from a pharmacy or obtained through the illicit market. Some commonly used opioids include:…