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Breastfeeding/chestfeeding is natural but it can take a little time for breastfeeding/chestfeeding individuals and babies to learn. Pregnancy is a great time to get information and talk to health care providers and others who know…

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,…

What We Do

Outreach, Needle Exchange and Related Services


Needle/syringe exchange
Other harm reduction services including condoms and sterile water
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: Preventing Opioid Overdose with Naloxone
HIV/AIDS and…

The Street Outreach team provides free, confidential, non-emergency public health support to anyone who is street-involved, including people who are homeless, under-housed, and/or using substances in the City of Thunder Bay.

The Street Outreach Program is like a mobile Health Unit. Staffed by…

We believe that everyone has the right to choose the birth control method that is right for them. Our role at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Sexual Health Clinic is to:


Help provide birth control options and education.
Provide easier, low-cost access to certain types of birth control…

In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged. 


Sexual Health & Clinical Program Fees


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Hormonal contraceptive - Alesse
$15.001…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and venereal disease (VD), are infections that are transmitted during sex. They are very common and are usually passed on during unprotected sex.

What We Do

The Sexual Health Clinic at the Thunder Bay…

Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Sexual Health Program promotes and celebrates healthy sexuality. This includes understanding possible consequences of sex including pregnancy or contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and protecting yourself against those risks by practicing…

To book an appointment, contact us at (807) 625-5976.
Sexual Health Clinic Hours



Monday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm


Tuesday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm


Wednesday
8:30 am to 11:30 am


Thursday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm


Friday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm



To book an appointment or inquire about services available,…

DISCLAIMER: IF YOU ARE DUE FOR cervical screening, PLEASE REQUEST ONE FROM YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PROVIDER, CALL TBDHU AT 807-625-5976 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY RESOURCES. cervical screening appointments can also be booked with the…

Congratulations!

Expecting and having a baby can be one of the happiest times of your life, even if you weren’t planning to become pregnant. Expectant mothers (and fathers) can feel ranges of emotion – from sheer joy to anxiety, from overwhelming hope to uncertainty about the future. These…

Imagine a community that promotes a safe and supportive environment to talk about addictions and recovery.
Recovery saves lives and builds communities. During the month of September, communities across Canada celebrate the hope and reality of recovery from addiction and shine a light on the many…

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:…

An Unofficial Guide to Caring for a Young Person Who Uses Substances
   
You Are Not Alone
Parents Like Us is a free, community-developed handbook for caregivers of young people who are navigating substance use challenges. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, or someone who cares…

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June 10, 2025


Moderna Covid-19 Vaccines Expiring




June 4, 2025


RESOURCE: The Ontario Hepatitis C Elimination Roadmap
WEBINAR: rom TSTin3D to TSTin4D: Enhancing Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Decisions…