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2016 Accountability Agreement Indicators
Accountability Agreement Indicators
2016 Target
2016 Performance
% of tobacco vendors in compliance with youth access legislation at the time of last inspection
≥90%
100% (138/138…
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Include cross-curricular connections in the classroom
Use hands-on learning strategies to engage students in the learning process
Spread healthy eating lessons throughout the year
Explain the facts about healthy eating using current and credible…
In School Implementation
To administer the NFVP in participating schools, annual Implementation funds are provided to participating schools. These funds can be used to cover:
The cost of supplies and small food equipment
Food literacy and physical activity resources that support your school…
The perishable fruits and vegetables must be refrigerated in the designated snack refrigerator upon arrival to your school and must remain refrigerated until delivery to classrooms.
It would be advisable to serve the most perishable item (i.e. pre-sliced items) at the beginning of the week and…
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…
The Regular Meetings of the Thunder Bay District Board of Health are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, September – June, at 1:00 pm in the Boardroom of the Health Unit. The Board may change, by resolution, the date, time and location of any meeting. No meetings are held in…
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Posted Information
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As such, the information is not intended as a replacement or substitution for a consultation with a…
As per our Scent Safe Workplace Policy (PDF), the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment for our staff, students, volunteers and visitors.
For this reason, scented and fragrant products are not to be worn or used at the Thunder Bay…
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Volunteering at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is a great way to help your community, learn some new skills, and meet new people.
You can make a difference! Some of the benefits of volunteering at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit include:
The good feeling you get from helping people…
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TBDHU's social media accounts are managed by the Communications Team. If you…
The Board of Health has been established by the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA), RSO 1990, and Regulations, as the governing body and policy maker for public health units.
The Board of Health is accountable to the communities within its jurisdiction and to the Ministry of Health…
Public health is a unique part of the health care system. Instead of focusing on treatment for the sick and injured, the goal of public health units is to help people in a community stay healthy by preventing disease and health hazards, protecting health, and promoting healthy behaviours.
To…
What is Public Health?
Public health refers to all organized measures to prevent disease, promote health, and prolong life among the population as a whole. It’s an essential part of the health care system which focuses on helping whole populations or groups of people to become healthy and stay…