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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit encourages everyone including kids, adults and older adults to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. This leads to longer, more enjoyable lives – not to mention the fun you get from the activities themselves.
Below is information for all three stages of life to…

Joanna Carastathis, Health Promotion Planner


Staff members at the TBDHU now have a fleet of 4 workplace bikes, providing employees the opportunity to add exercise to their workdays by cycling to and from meetings, or to use during breaks or lunch. The workplace bike fleet program is designed to…

The Walkability Committee made great strides in 2015 by raising more awareness among city leaders about the importance and value of walkable communities.

During one event on March 3, 2015, urban design expert and walkability advocate Paul Young from Toronto visited Thunder Bay, joining committee…

Reducing and breaking up sitting time is beneficial to health. Simple, low-intensity activities such as standing, walking, taking the stairs, and stretching, done intermittently throughout the day is just as beneficial to your health as structured exercise! Below are some additional tips to…

 

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Keep it simple! Focus on changing one lifestyle habit at a time. As that becomes routine, build in another goal that helps you reach the overall lifestyle you are aiming for.
Stay positive! Believe in yourself that you can achieve your healthy lifestyle goals. If you have a…

Definition of Sedentary Behaviour
Prolonged sitting or lounging such as commuting in a personal vehicle, sitting at a computer, sitting on the couch, sitting at a desk.
 
What’s the Problem?
Over the past few decades, evidence proves that levels of physical activity among Canadians has…

Vaccine Protection Against Pertussis
TBDHU recommends adults receive vaccine protection against pertussis (whooping cough) so they do not spread the infection to infants who will not be protected until  they receive their infant vaccine series.

The FREE Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria,…

Parent involvement makes a huge difference in the success of children at school, and what you say and do as a parent matters. Below are some links that provide good information about health and your child.

Links and Handouts

 




Tip Sheets about the school system for parents in 15…

Have you recently had a baby or has someone close to you had a baby in the last year? Did you know that 1 in 5 women experience mood changes after baby? Postpartum mood difficulties (PPMD) or often called postpartum depression (PPD) not only affects women but has the potential to affect her…

The safest place for your baby to sleep is on his or her back, in a crib, cradle or bassinet. We recommend you place your baby to sleep next to the adult’s bed for the first 6 months of life. Below are some more tips to remember when placing your infant to sleep:

 

Quick Tips to Remember…

If you have any questions about the information below or would like further support, please do not hesitate to contact a public health nurse at (807) 625-8814 or by email: hbhc@tbdhu.com.

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My child is learning and growing so much. How can I check their growth and development and…

We all love sunny days, but the sun can be damaging to our health without the proper precautions. Holes in the Earth’s natural defence against ultraviolet (UV) rays – the ozone layer – have left us at an even higher risk for skin cancer.

The role of the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is to raise…

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…

Can Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding be used as a Method of Contraception (birth control)?

Yes. Breastfeeding/chestfeeding can be used for birth control, but only if you answer “Yes” to ALL of the four statements below:


My baby is less than 6 months old.
I have not had a period since my baby…

Happy National Breastfeeding Week!

We are starting this week by celebrating the power of peer support and the breastfeeding/chestfeeding experience. Connecting with others can provide the emotional support you need to overcome feeding challenges and reduce feelings of loneliness, sadness, or…