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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit provides a variety of resources and services for health-care workers, educators and employers. In this section, you can access useful information about common public health topics such as communicable disease reporting, immunization, general health…

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Anaphylaxie


Connaitrelesallergies.ca        ​


 

Poux de tête


Poux de tête…

Frequently Asked Questions and Resources

expand_moreSomeone in my household has head lice. What do I do?


Head lice (PDF) are a common issue at school. These tiny, flat insects live and breed on the head and pass easily from one person to another, usually through head-to-head contact. This is…

In this section, childcare, preschool, elementary school and secondary school educators can find useful information about public health topics such as physical activity, nutrition, sexual health, oral health and more.


Healthy Schools


Teacher Resources
Ressources pour les Enseignants
Healthy…

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?…

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…

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.…


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…

I Found a Needle - Now What?

 



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Bring a puncture-proof, PLASTIC container with a lid (sharps container, peanut butter jar or drink bottle) and place it on a flat surface.
Pick up the needle from the plunger end with the needle end facing down and away…

The Healthy Schools Team partners with schools and school boards to promote the well-being of students, staff, and families.  They use the comprehensive school health model to address healthy eating, growth and development, mental health, physical activity, safety and injury prevention,…

 
  
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This project was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Preventing Gender Based Violence: The Health Perspective grant.  
The Youth Violence Prevention Project (YVPP) is a comprehensive, school-based approach to…

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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…



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…

Opioids are a family of drugs that are usually used to treat pain. Some commonly used opioids include: oxycodone (oxy), fentanyl, methadone, morphine, Percocet and heroin.

 

Opioids & You


About Prescription Opioids (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)


Opioid use can be dangerous…