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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:…
In Thunder Bay District, the most common threat to air quality is wildfire smoke. The role of Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is to raise awareness and provide information about this health concern. This page has information on steps you can take to protect your health during wildfire…
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June 17, 2024
Measles Memo and FAQs from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health
NEW Resource for Supporting Caregivers: Parents Like Us
Shingles Chapter Updated in Can Immunization Guide (CIG)
WEBINAR:…
SYPHILIS IS HERE
You can have syphilis and not know it! Many people do not notice any symptoms. However, even with no symptoms, if left untreated syphilis can cause serious health problems.
Syphilis cases are increasing in Thunder Bay and across the district!
Get Tested! Testing is available…
March 13, 2019 - The Superior Points Harm Reduction program at the Health Unit reminds the public to stay safe this spring as the snow melts. Melting snow can reveal discarded needles that have been left over the winter months. Due to the high amount of snowfall this winter, and with warmer…
May 1, 2019 - The 7 public health units in northern Ontario will be working together on climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation reports over the next 2 years with funding support from Health Canada. Climate change is a threat to human health around the world. The changing environment…
June 25, 2019 - TBDHU is declaring an HIV outbreak that is centred in the homeless/under-housed population in the city of Thunder Bay. This is the same population that is disproportionately impacted by the ongoing tuberculosis outbreak.
The outbreak declaration comes after a recent spike of…
A rack-card sized PDF on Healthy Relationships and Consent.