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Since 2011, TBDHU has been reporting to the MOHLTC on several key performance indicators. The indicators were developed to monitor and report on public health programming, to support continuous quality improvement initiatives, and to ensure accountability and transparency to the public. The table…
Accountability Agreement Indicators
2013 Target
2013 Performance
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
% of high-risk food premises inspected once every 4 months while in operation
100%
99.5%
% of pools and public spas by class inspected while…
Vision
To be leaders in creating healthy communities and healthy environments.
Mission
TBDHU is committed to meeting the public health needs of our citizens by delivering accessible programming of the highest standards in protection, prevention and health promotion.
Core Values…
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is always looking for ways to work collaboratively with partners to build capacity, share knowledge and expertise and strengthen action around a variety of public health topics.
Babies learn from the time they are born by listening and interacting with the sounds and voices that surround them. The ability to hear is an important sense for brain development and helps newborn babies to learn beginning speech and communication skills. If a baby is born with hearing loss…
At birth, a baby’s vision is blurry and unfocused. Babies can detect light, shapes, and movement, and they can just make out the face of the person holding them. A baby’s sense of sight will develop gradually over the first 6 to 8 months of life. Regular eye exams with an optometrist,…
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…
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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Thank you for following us on our social media! The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) uses social media tools in an effort to communicate clearly, quickly and effectively to the residents of Thunder Bay District.
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The information presented on this site has been posted for general information purposes only and written by qualified professionals. It is subject to change without notice.
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…