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As of August 2024, the following organizations offer TB Skin Testing (TST). Please contact the facility regarding their hours of operation.
PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITY REGARDING THEIR HOURS OF OPERATION AND THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TEST.
Open to the Public
The following table includes…
Facts
Measles is among the most contagious diseases and can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, premature birth and death.
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from measles, and to limit spread of measles in our community.
The measles,…
More information on the 2025/2026 flu shot season will be posted here when it is available.
For more information about Ontario's campaigns:
FLU - To learn more, visit Ontario.ca/flu
COVID-19 - To learn more, visit Ontario.ca/COVID-19
For the complete 2018 Financials report, as well as previous years, please visit our Financials Report section.
Total Revenues 2018
Infogram
2018 Municipal Funding for Cost-Shared Mandated Programs
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The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is pleased to share news of the past year's success in our 2018 Annual Report. We encourage members of our community to read our annual report, sharing information about the important work the Health Unit does to foster better health in our region. …
Joe Virdiramo, Chair
Serving in my final year as Chair of the Board of Health, it is my privilege to present to you the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s 2018 Annual Report. Once again, the work being highlighted in this year’s report reflects the needs of the entire district of Thunder Bay…
unique children participated in Early Years Oral Health Fluoride Varnish program
visits to schools for Oral Health Fluoride Varnish program
children receiving oral health screenings at school…
Collaborative Project Promotes Workplace Mental Wellness Initiatives
Promoting and supporting mental health and well-being in our community is one of 4 key pillars that came out of the TBDHU’s 2017-2020 Strategic Plan. This pillar was addressed head-on in 2018 with…
Our Vision
Healthy lives together
Our Mission
We improve, promote, and protect the health and well-being of the population in the District of Thunder Bay by delivering high quality public health programs and services with our partners.
Our Guiding Principles
EXCELLENCE: …
Updates
Guidance for 2025/2026 respiratory illness season will be updated in the fall and will be available on these dedicated pages:
Influenza
COVID-19
RSV
In this section, health care providers can access important information about public health as it pertains to their…
Each year, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit produces an annual performance and financial report as a requirement of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s Public Health Organizational Standards. The report outlines the Health Unit’s vision and mission, provides an overview of our finances…
Policy
Accessibility policy: BH-02-12 Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (PDF)
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit strives to make it easy for everyone to get the services and information they want and in the way they need to improve their health.
Our goal is to provide people of…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected cases must be reported immediately by phone to TBDHU at 625-5930 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 5930 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.
Epidemiology
Aetiologic Agent:…
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TBDHU's social media accounts are managed by the Communications Team. If you…
Reporting Obligations
Suspected outbreaks must be reported immediately by phone to TBDHU at 625-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm). After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.
Use the following line…