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Our lakes are great places to relax, cool down, and have some family time during the summer. But bacterial infections such as E. coli can put a damper on the fun. Our role is to monitor public beaches within the city and district (with the exception of beaches within provincial parks) and alert…
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expand_moreSomeone in my household has head lice. What do I do?
Head lice (PDF) are a common issue at school. These tiny, flat insects live and breed on the head and pass easily from one person to another, usually through head-to-head contact. This is…
In this section, childcare, preschool, elementary school and secondary school educators can find useful information about public health topics such as physical activity, nutrition, sexual health, oral health and more.
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Water – it’s not just for drinking! Kids and adults alike love to splash around in it, water ski on it, and dive down into it, especially on a hot day. But water is also an excellent place for germs to live. Whether it is outdoors at our local beaches and lakes or indoors in our pools and spas, we…
Extreme heat events due to a changing climate are a growing public health risk in Canada. Because of our cooler climate in the Thunder Bay District, we can be more susceptible to extreme heat than those who are regularly exposed to it.
Heat Illnesses
Extreme heat puts everyone at risk of heat…
The Healthy Schools Team partners with schools and school boards to promote the well-being of students, staff, and families. They use the comprehensive school health model to address healthy eating, growth and development, mental health, physical activity, safety and injury prevention,…
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This project was funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Preventing Gender Based Violence: The Health Perspective grant.
The Youth Violence Prevention Project (YVPP) is a comprehensive, school-based approach to…
The Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program (NFVP) is serving fresh fruit and vegetables to elementary students in the District of Thunder Bay! Since 2006, the NFVP has been wildly successful with children in the northeastern region of Ontario, and as of May 2018, the program expanded to our region.…
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The Children Count Pilot Study Project (PDF) - Utilizing the school climate survey for coordinated health…
Year
Location
Water Sample Date
Date BGA Identified
2024
Marie Louise Lake
September 21, 2024
October 8, 2024
McKenzie Beach Avenue (Shuniah)
August 27, 202
August 29, 2024
Two Island Lake
August 22, 2024…
Blue-green algae (BGA) are microscopic organisms found naturally in lakes and streams. They are usually found in low numbers but can rapidly increase in warm, shallow, surface water that receives a lot of sun. When this happens, they can form blooms that make the water look like green pea soup or…
Submitting Vaccine Records - Allow 24 hours before a student`s record is updated:
Please allow 24 hours for a student`s record to be updated after any vaccine information is submitted to TBDHU.
This includes any vaccine information information submitted today (March 24) before the start of the…
Walk, Broc and Roll (WBR) is a physical activity challenge to be used as part of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The intent of the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program is to support youth from JK-Grade 8 to develop positive relationships with food and physical activity by influencing…
2024/2025 School Year
Elementary Schools (SK to Grade 8) - Thunder Bay
Suspended on April 15?
Get the vaccine needed to return to school:
April 17 to May 14: Walk-in clinics at TBDHU Main Office from Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 3:30pm; 999 Balmoral Street
Report the vaccine(s)…