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Reporting Obligations
Laboratory confirmed cases must be reported to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit by fax, phone or mail.
Fax: (807) 625-4822
Phone: 625-8318 or toll-free at 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318
Mail: 999 Balmoral Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6E7
Annual Universal…
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,…
COVID-19 Vaccines
Evidence shows that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe for people who are trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or are breastfeeding/chestfeeding. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended, at any stage in pregnancy (including first trimester), as COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can be…
We believe that everyone has the right to choose the birth control method that is right for them. Our role at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Sexual Health Clinic is to:
Help provide birth control options and education.
Provide easier, low-cost access to certain types of birth control…
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.
Sexual Health & Clinical Program Fees
DESCRIPTION
FEE
Hormonal contraceptive - Alesse
$15.001…
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and venereal disease (VD), are infections that are transmitted during sex. They are very common and are usually passed on during unprotected sex.
What We Do
The Sexual Health Clinic at the Thunder Bay…
Gonorrhoea, chlamydia, chancroid, HIV, and syphilis are considered Diseases of Public Health Significance (DoPHS) and, as such, must be reported to the local public health unit. The duty to report communicable diseases can be found in Section 25(1) of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990.…
Under section 7 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990 and the Ontario Public Health Standards, all public health units in Ontario are required to ensure partners are notified of exposure to STBBIs. TBDHU works with healthcare professionals to ensure this duty is carried out to the…
Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Sexual Health Program promotes and celebrates healthy sexuality. This includes understanding possible consequences of sex including pregnancy or contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and protecting yourself against those risks by practicing…
To book an appointment, contact us at (807) 625-5976.
Sexual Health Clinic Hours
Monday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am to 11:30 am
Thursday
11:00 am to 5:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
To book an appointment or inquire about services available,…
DISCLAIMER: IF YOU ARE DUE FOR cervical screening, PLEASE REQUEST ONE FROM YOUR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PROVIDER, CALL TBDHU AT 807-625-5976 TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON COMMUNITY RESOURCES. cervical screening appointments can also be booked with the…
Alerts
August 20, 2024 - Alert - Rat Poison in Turquoise fentanyl
Have you had an Unexpected Bad Reaction to a Street Drug?
Report bad drugs here. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit will investigate further.
If someone is having a bad reaction now, call 911.
Submit Your Bad…
The Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program (HBHC) is a free and voluntary program that supports pregnant individuals and families with children 0-6 years of age. The HBHC Program can help you:
Have a healthy pregnancy.
Build a positive relationship with your child.
Promote your…
Suspected cases must be reported immediately; do not wait for laboratory confirmation.
Call 25-8318 or toll-free 1-888-294-6630, ext. 8318 (Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm).
After hours and on weekends/holidays call Thunder Bay Answering Service at (807) 624-1280.
2025 NEWS
March - Cases…
Many homeowners in the Thunder Bay District rely upon septic systems or “onsite sewage treatment systems” to treat and disperse their sanitary wastewater. Approval for in-ground sewage treatment and dispersal is required in all parts of Ontario, including the unorganized lands.
The Thunder…