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Being active is more fun with friends and family! Grab a buddy (furry friends count too) and get moving.
Explore the great outdoors and all that the city and surrounding area has to offer.
Build physical activity into your day. Choose an active way to get to your destinations.
Remember…
Nourish to Flourish!
March is Nutrition Month and the theme for 2025 is Nourish to Flourish. What this means will be slightly different for everyone, but is all about the broad role food plays in our lives, going beyond simply meeting our physical needs. It’s about exploring the social, cultural…
Mental health stigma arises from the negative attitudes and actions towards someone who is struggling with their mental wellness. It can lead to feelings of shame and hopelessness. Stigma is one of the main reasons that a person may not choose to seek help…
Good mental health is important to functioning well at work and outside of work too.
Follow the links below for resources on how the workplace can impact mental health, how to protect your mental health at work, and the mental health services that are available to help.
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Our bodies need physical activity. Humans were designed to be on the move many hours of the day. However, today’s modern lifestyles and workplaces mean that we are moving less than ever. Becoming more physically active improves our overall health, builds strength, and makes us feel better…
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,…
Opioids
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:…
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.
Follow the links below for information on various topics related…
Disclaimer
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit supports mental health in a variety of ways across our programs.
We do not provide acute crisis or mental health services or counselling. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
Call 911
Call the suicide crisis helpline at…
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…
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July 29, 2025
Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) – Updates to reporting form and fact sheet
World Hepatitis Day 2025
Save the Date: Harm Reduction Conference 2025
WEBINAR RECORDING: Understanding brain…
Are you protecting your most important business asset?
No matter how big or small, any company’s biggest asset is its employees.
Top 5 reasons to invest in employee wellness (PDF):
More productive and engaged employees
Improved workplace culture and staff morale
Reduced absenteeism…
What It’s About
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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Information for Employees Information for Workplace Leaders…