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Oak Medical Arts - Academy Pharmacy
544 Beverly St Thunder Bay P7B 5V2
807-344-2282
One-on-one counselling and continued support
Use of “Smokerlyzer” to detect carbon monoxide levels
Cessation medications can be prescribed by pharmacists
Free program service for Ontario…
Telehealth Ontario
To get telephone-based smoking cessation support and health care information and advice, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, call toll free at 1-866-797-0000 or toll-free TTY at 1-866-797-0007.
STOP on the Net
STOP on the Net is an online program that can help you…
Geraldton Rexall Pharmacy
305 Main St
Geraldton P0T 1M0
807-854-1025
Free, one-to-one counselling
Open to everyone
Non-Ontario Drug Benefit clients pay a fee
Ready 2 Quit Smoking assessment form, bring to pharmacy
Rexall assessment form also accepted
Greenstone…
The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 prohibits the smoking of tobacco, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to vape any substance, and the smoking of cannabis (medical or recreational) in enclosed workplaces and enclosed public places, as well as other designated places in Ontario, to…
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…
Lactation Clinic Info and Hours
What We Do
The TBDHU’s role is to:
Provide breastfeeding/chestfeeding support services to individuals in Thunder Bay and the District.
Ensure accurate, accessible information is available to pregnant people by providing one-on-one, online and in-person…
Babies' Day Out offers a comfortable, fun and inviting atmosphere for caregivers and their babies up to 12 months of age. We have informal discussions on helpful topics relevant to caring for a baby in their first year. Topics include healthy growth and development, infant care and parenting. Also…
COVID-19 Vaccines
Evidence shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding/chestfeeding. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended, at any stage in pregnancy (including first trimester), as COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can be…
TBDHU, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, and Anishnawbe Mushkiki have created not one, but TWO exciting in-person prenatal classes:
Feeding My Newborn and
Preparing For My Newborn
These Classes Are Completely FREE and Open to All Expectant Parents!
Prepare for the journey…
Birth Control and Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
Lactation Support Services in Thunder Bay
Skin to Skin
NUTRITION TO SUPPORT LACTATION
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Specialty Vape Stores. Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé publique…
In Ontario, 4 out of 5 people are non-smokers. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) wants to make that 5 out of 5. Our role is to support and develop local programs to decrease the harmful effects of smoking, vaping and commercial tobacco.
We do that through a variety of approaches,…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Residential Care Facilities.
Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de santé…
Note: the following has been adapted from the Government of Ontario's Smoke-Free Ontario Act (2017) fact sheet: How the Act Affects: Hospitals and Hospital Properties.
Ce document est disponible en Français. Pour obtenir plus d'information, veuillez communiquez avec un agent avec le bureau de…