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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…

This page contains a curated list of both local and provincial/federal resources, as well as information on a local working group that provides a network for professionals and other interested parties. This list was updated on April 4, 2024.
Upcoming trainings and workshops, suggested by SAGE…


In the summer of 2017, the Superior Mental Wellness @ Work project asked the community to portray their mental health at work through creative photography.
REAL images and stories were submitted by REAL people who bravely and honestly answered two questions:

How do you really feel at work?
How do…

I Found a Needle - Now What?

 



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Bring a puncture-proof, PLASTIC container with a lid (sharps container, peanut butter jar or drink bottle) and place it on a flat surface.
Pick up the needle from the plunger end with the needle end facing down and away…

The Thunder Bay District is a lively Northwestern community that is constantly changing and growing. This profile of the Thunder Bay District will help us to better understand how the population experiences the social determinants of health and allow us to follow population changes over time.
This…

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit charges fees for the following:

TBDHU Fees Table


Fee Description
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NSF Charge
$25.001


Freedom of Information Requests
Fees are charged in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act1


Information Systems…

Body image is a part of your self-esteem. It is how you see your body size, shape, and attractiveness. It also includes your attitudes and feelings about your body and how you think others see you.

Someone with a healthy body image feels good in their skin and feels good about their body. They do…

Collection of Personal Health Information

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will only collect your personal health information directly from you, from a person acting on your behalf, or from other sources if we have obtained your consent to do so, or if the law permits.

The…



Do you have a passion for public health and want to make a difference in your community?

The Thunder Bay District Health Unit offers a supportive, team-oriented environment. As part of an Interprofessional team, you’ll work closely with others in allied professions in all aspects of service…

Procedural By-law (PDF)

BH-02-01 Orientation Policy (PDF)

BH-02-01 Orientation Procedure (PDF)

BH-02-02 Compensation Strategy (PDF)

BH-02-03 Continuing Education Policy (PDF)

BH-02-03 Continuing Education Procedure (PDF)

BH-02-04 Remuneration and Expense…

The Caring for Mother Earth Project is a collaboration between the Anishinabek Nation and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. The project aims to engage service providers, parents and the general public on the topics of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, children’s environmental,…

What We Do

Outreach, Needle Exchange and Related Services


Needle/syringe exchange
Other harm reduction services including condoms and sterile water
FREE nasal spray naloxone kits and overdose awareness training. Learn more: Preventing Opioid Overdose with Naloxone
HIV/AIDS and…

What Shapes People's Health?
It is important to have good health. We often hear about ways to improve our health and how good health will help us live a longer, better, and more enjoyable life. So how exactly do we achieve good health?
Good health is affected by the lifestyle choices we make,…

In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, the Board of Health has approved a User Fee Policy for goods and services for which a fee is charged. 




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"In Good Hands" Online Safe food Handling Course1
$34.95*


In-Class Safe…