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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:…
Get Ready for the Active Commute Challenge – June 1–30!
Join workplaces across the City and District in the Active Commute Challenge (ACC) this June! Choose sustainable options like walking, biking, transit, carpooling, jogging, or rollerblading instead of driving alone. Track your trips,…
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The Superior Mental Wellness @ Work project promotes workplace environments that reduce psychological hazards and maintain positive mental health for employees in Thunder Bay and the District.
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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…
As a workplace leader, it’s important to recognize how mental health and workplace environments impact each other. It makes good business sense to do what you can to protect and promote the psychological health of your workers.
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WEBINAR: rom TSTin3D to TSTin4D: Enhancing Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Decisions…
Workplace wellness is about increasing awareness about valuing the overall health and well-being of a workplace’s greatest resource - its people! It is an opportunity to support employee's overall well-being so they are empowered to feel and do their best.
If you're looking for support to…
According to a study released today by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, 65% of homes in Oliver Paipoonge and 17% of homes in Marathon have high levels of radon. The study was conducted in Oliver Paipoonge and Marathon between the fall of 2017 and the spring of 2018, during the home heating…
May 31, 2019 - The 2019 Commuter Challenge officially kicks off Sunday, June 2, and residents are encouraged to participate each day until June 8.
The Commuter Challenge is a national week-long event that encourages people to commute to and from work using sustainable modes of travel. This…
The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of high levels of radon in Thunder Bay homes. The aim was to develop local recommendations about testing for radon and mitigation, and to inform public policy that would reduce the prevalence of excessive radon.